1940s Maps of Stevens County, Washington

Explore 11 historic maps of Stevens 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 Stevens 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.
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Start exploring Stevens County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Stevens County, WA maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Marcus
    1942 Map of Marcus
    1942 Marcus
    1942 Print · USGS
    Upper Stevens County in the late thirties shows a rugged landscape of rail-connected river towns and mountain mines. Trace family roots at the Old Catholic Mission or locate early industrial sites like the Kettle River Mine and Meyers Falls.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1942 Map of Metaline
    1942 Map of Metaline
    1942 Metaline
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Pend Oreille River valley and the surrounding Selkirk Mountains are shown here in the early 1940s, during a period of intense mining and timber activity. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side settlements like Ione and Tiger or locate mining sites such as Josephine Mine and Bunker Hill Mines.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 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. 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

  5. 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

  6. 1948 Map of Kettle Falls, 1960 Print
    1948 Map of Kettle Falls, 1960 Print
    1948 Kettle Falls
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Kettle Falls region of Stevens County is captured here shortly after the creation of Lake Roosevelt. Genealogists and local historians can locate the community of Boyds, the Sherwood Sch (Aban'd), and family-named landmarks like Bisbee Mtn.

  7. 1948 Map of Hunters, 1960 Print
    1948 Map of Hunters, 1960 Print
    1948 Hunters
    1960 Print · USGS
    In the late 1940s, this portion of Stevens County shows the impact of the newly created Lake Roosevelt on the Columbia River valley. Researchers can trace remote mining operations like the Cleveland Mine and Germania Mine or locate family roots near the Enterprise Cem and Cedonia Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1948 Map of Orient, 1960 Print
    1948 Map of Orient, 1960 Print
    1948 Orient
    1960 Print · USGS
    In the late 1940s, the remote valley of the Kettle River was a lifeline for border communities along the Great Northern rail line. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local life through labels for the Barstow Sch, the Orient Ranger Station, and the Kettle River Mine.

  9. 1948 Map of Wilmont Creek, 1964 Print
    1948 Map of Wilmont Creek, 1964 Print
    1948 Wilmont Creek
    1964 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of the Columbia River are captured here in the late 1940s, showing the early years of the massive reservoir. Genealogists and local historians can trace small communities like Kewa and Rogers Bar, noting the exact locations of the Kewa Cem and rural schools.

  10. 1948 Map of Lincoln, 1968 Print
    1948 Map of Lincoln, 1968 Print
    1948 Lincoln
    1968 Print · USGS
    The mid-century transformation of the upper Columbia River is captured here as the new reservoir rises. Researchers can trace the legacy of Fort Spokane, old schoolhouses like Enterprise Sch, and the layout of Bachelor Prairie.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1948 Map of Turtle Lake, 1969 Print
    1948 Map of Turtle Lake, 1969 Print
    1948 Turtle Lake
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Spokane River and the newly formed Franklin D. Roosevelt Lake define the landscape of Stevens County in the late 1940s. Genealogists can trace family connections at Egypt Ch, the St Augustine Sch, or the Germania Consolidated Mine.

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