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1940s Maps of Roy, Washington

Explore 5 historic maps of Roy from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Roy's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Roy's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Roy, WA maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Anderson Island
    1940 Map of Anderson Island
    1940 Anderson Island
    1940 Print · USGS
    Coastal Washington at the start of the 1940s shows a landscape of strategic military installations and island prisons. You can trace the development of Fort Lewis, the boundaries of the Nisqually Indian Reservation, and the layout of the Federal Penitentiary on McNeil Island.
  4. 1944 Map of Yelm
    1944 Map of Yelm
    1944 Yelm
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Nisqually River valley and the surrounding prairies are captured here during the 1940s as military and rail infrastructure reshaped the landscape. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Northern Pacific, the Centralia Power Plant, and local landmarks like Collins Sch and Vail.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1948 Map of Anderson Island, 1955 Print
    1948 Map of Anderson Island, 1955 Print
    1948 Anderson Island
    1955 Print · USGS
    The South Sound shoreline and its island communities are captured here just after the war as military and suburban footprints expanded. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks from McNeil Island to the Visitation Academy and the rail stops at Nisqually Station.
  10. 1948 Map of Fort Lewis, 1955 Print
    1948 Map of Fort Lewis, 1955 Print
    1948 Fort Lewis
    1955 Print · USGS
    Fort Lewis and McChord Air Force Base are captured during the height of post-war military activity. Local researchers can trace old rail lines, the Indian Cem, and family landmarks like Davis Woods and McCall Hill.
  13. 1949 Map of Yelm, 1958 Print
    1949 Map of Yelm, 1958 Print
    1949 Yelm
    1958 Print · USGS
    Yelm and the surrounding prairies of Thurston and Pierce counties are shown here just after the war. Researchers can trace family ranching sites like Fox Ranch, early schools such as Collins School, and the heavy rail activity at McKenna.
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