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1940s Maps of Spokane County, Washington

Explore 8 historic maps of Spokane County 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 Spokane County'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 Spokane County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Spokane County, WA maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Newport
    1942 Map of Newport
    1942 Newport
    1942 Print · USGS
    Pend Oreille River country is captured here during the early 1940s, showing the vital rail and river links between Newport and the mountain frontier. Researchers can trace family homesteads near old schools like Fertile Valley Sch or locate the Indian Mission and Dalkena mill site.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1943 Map of Mt Spokane
    1943 Map of Mt Spokane
    1943 Mt Spokane
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Washington and Idaho borderlands are shown here during the early years of the state park's development. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural school districts like Blanchard Valley Sch and old supply points like the Peone Store.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1943 Map of Medical Lake
    1943 Map of Medical Lake
    1943 Medical Lake
    1943 Print · USGS
    The prairie and lake country west of Spokane in the early 1940s reveals a landscape of rural schools, rail junctions, and major public institutions. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Gramps Landing, Spring Hill Grange, and the State Custodial School.
  10. 1944 Map of Clayton
    1944 Map of Clayton
    1944 Clayton
    1944 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape north of Spokane is captured here just before the mid-forties, showing the vital river junctions and rail-connected settlements. Genealogists and researchers can trace local school districts and landmarks like Clayton, Haines Ranch, and the Spokane Indian Reservation.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1944 Map of Wellpinit
    1944 Map of Wellpinit
    1944 Wellpinit
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Spokane Indian Reservation and the winding Spokane River define this 1940s landscape during an era of logging and early hydroelectric power. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local life at Wellpinit, the Deer Park Logging Camp, and the State Fish Hatchery.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1945 Map of Reardan
    1945 Map of Reardan
    1945 Reardan
    1945 Print · USGS
    The Lincoln County plateau in the mid-forties was a vital crossroads of the Great Northern and Northern Pacific railroads. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like District School No 1, Pleasant View Cem, and the high point of Hanning Butte.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1949 Map of Deer Park, 1960 Print
    1949 Map of Deer Park, 1960 Print
    1949 Deer Park
    1960 Print · USGS
    Spokane County's northern prairies and river valleys are captured here in the late 1940s as rural agriculture met growing industrial hubs. Researchers can trace family roots at Wild Rose Ch, identify old grange halls, or locate the Aluminum Reduction Plant and Whitworth College.
  22. 1949 Map of Greenacres, 1961 Print
    1949 Map of Greenacres, 1961 Print
    1949 Greenacres
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Spokane Valley-Rathdrum Prairie border is captured here at a peak of post-war industrial activity. Local historians can trace the massive Naval Supply Depot, the Aluminum Rolling Mill, and various country landmarks like the Saltese Cemetery and Tri-Community Grange.
    3 unique versions available
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