1940s Maps of Lacey, Washington

Explore 7 historic maps of Lacey 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 Lacey'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.
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Start exploring Lacey's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Lacey, WA maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Tenino
    1940 Map of Tenino
    1940 Tenino
    1940 Print · USGS
    Thurston County’s rail and timber landscape is documented here at the start of the 1940s, showing a critical intersection of three major railroads. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural school districts of Spurgeon Creek Sch and the industrial footprint of the Panama Lumber & Shingle Co.

  2. 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.

  3. 1944 Map of Tenino
    1944 Map of Tenino
    1944 Tenino
    1944 Print · USGS
    Thurston County and the Lewis County border are captured in the mid-1940s, highlighting a landscape shaped by coal mining and heavy rail. Genealogists and historians can trace the positions of old schools like Cattail Sch, local landmarks such as the Oregon Trail Monument, and mining sites including Tono Mine No 1.

  4. 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.

  5. 1948 Map of Nisqually, 1955 Print
    1948 Map of Nisqually, 1955 Print
    1948 Nisqually
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Nisqually River delta and the South Puget Sound coastline are captured here in the late 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Dupont, the Fort Lewis Military Reservation, and rail stops like St Clair Sta and Nisqually Sta.

  6. 1949 Map of Tenino, 1958 Print
    1949 Map of Tenino, 1958 Print
    1949 Tenino
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Tenino region of Washington is captured here in the late 1940s as a bustling corridor of rail lines and expansive prairies. Researchers can trace historic coal mining at Monarch Mines, locate the Oregon Trail Monument, or find rural landmarks like Violet Prairie Church.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1949 Map of Olympia, 1958 Print
    1949 Map of Olympia, 1958 Print
    1949 Olympia
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Puget Sound shoreline and the capital city of Olympia are captured here just after the war. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Northern Pacific or find local landmarks like St Martins College and Boston Harbor.
    3 unique versions available

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