1940s Maps of University Place, Washington
Explore 3 historic maps of University Place 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 University Place'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 University Place's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.
University Place, WA maps
(3)- 1940 Map of Anderson Island
1940 Anderson Island1940 Print · USGSCoastal 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. - 1948 Map of Anderson Island, 1955 Print
1948 Anderson Island1955 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1948 Map of Steilacoom, 1955 Print
1948 Steilacoom1955 Print · USGSThe Puget Sound shoreline and its inland lakes are captured here during a period of rapid mid-century growth. Genealogists and historians can locate family plots at New Tacoma Cemetery or trace the early footprint of Fort Lewis Military Reservation and Lakewood Center.
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