Old Maps of Washington, Utah for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Washington with 36 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Washington has changed over the decades.


Washington, UT maps

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  1. 1885 Map of St. George
    1885 Map of St. George
    1885 St. George
    1885 Print · USGS
    Southern Utah’s high deserts and river valleys are captured here during the mid-1880s, an era of mining expansion and early settlement. Researchers can trace the layout of pioneer towns like Silver Reef, Virgin City, and the historic site of Mountain Meadows.

  2. 1891 Map of St. George
    1891 Map of St. George
    1891 St. George
    1891 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Utah in the early 1890s was a landscape of pioneer outposts and mining ventures at the edge of the Escalante Desert. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of St George, the mining camp at Silver Reef, and the now-quiet site of Iron City.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1953 Map of Cedar City, 1966 Print
    1953 Map of Cedar City, 1966 Print
    1953 Cedar City
    1966 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Utah's high plateaus and desert basins are mapped here during the mid-fifties, showing the region before the modern interstate system. Researchers can trace historic mining at Silver Reef, follow the Union Pacific line, and locate early settlements like Kanarraville and Toquerville.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1954 Map of La Verkin 3 NW, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of La Verkin 3 NW, 1956 Print
    1954 La Verkin 3 NW
    1956 Print · USGS
    Washington County at the mid-century shows a landscape shaped by ranching and the Virgin River. Local historians can trace the foundations of Harrisburg, locate the Bastion Ranch, and identify early industrial efforts at the local Coal Mine.

  5. 1954 Map of La Verkin 3 SW, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of La Verkin 3 SW, 1956 Print
    1954 La Verkin 3 SW
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Utah-Arizona borderlands south of the Virgin River are captured here in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape of pioneer history and early aviation. Researchers can locate the Fort Pearce (Ruins) and the CAA Intermediate Field alongside prominent landmarks like Shinob Kibe.

  6. 1954 Map of St. George, 1958 Print
    1954 Map of St. George, 1958 Print
    1954 St. George
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southern Utah in the mid-fifties reveals a network of emerging towns and established agriculture along the Virgin River. Researchers can locate the iconic Temple, the historic Toniquint site, and family heritage sites like the Santa Clara Cemetery.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1954 Map of Hurricane, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Hurricane, 1959 Print
    1954 Hurricane
    1959 Print · USGS
    Southern Utah's desert frontier comes alive in the mid-1950s, showing the early infrastructure of Hurricane and La Verkin. Genealogists and historians can trace the Fort Pierce (Ruins), find the Vanderbilt Mine, and locate family holdings like Bastion Ranch.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1956 Map of St. George SE
    1956 Map of St. George SE
    1956 St. George SE
    1956 Print · USGS
    The growing town of St. George and its surrounding valleys are captured here in the mid-fifties during a period of steady expansion. Researchers can locate specific institutions like Dixie Jr College, find the Toniquint (Site), or trace the critical irrigation routes of the St George and Washington Canal.

  9. 1956 Map of St. George NE
    1956 Map of St. George NE
    1956 St. George NE
    1956 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Utah in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of high desert water sources and growing pioneer settlements. Trace the town grid of Washington, locate the Cem, and find the Cottonwood Guard Station within the Dixie National Forest.

  10. 1958 Map of Cedar City
    1958 Map of Cedar City
    1958 Cedar City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Utah in the late fifties was a land of mineral extraction and monumental landscapes. Genealogists and historians can trace pioneer-era settlements like Grafton and Parowan alongside industrial sites such as the Silver Reef Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1962 Map of Cedar City
    1962 Map of Cedar City
    1962 Cedar City
    1962 Print · USGS
    Southern Utah in the early sixties showcases a landscape of dramatic plateaus and historic mining outposts. Trace the early settlement patterns at the Silver Reef (ruins), locate the Iron Mine near the Hurricane Cliffs, or find the Fort Harmony Monument.

  12. 1980 Map of St. George, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of St. George, 1981 Print
    1980 St. George
    1981 Print · USGS
    The St. George region underwent significant expansion in the early eighties as ranching traditions met new modern development. Researchers can trace the heritage of the Virgin River valley through sites like Grafton, the Apex Mine, and Snow Canyon State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1986 Map of Washington, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Washington, 1987 Print
    1986 Washington
    1987 Print · USGS
    The growing communities of southwestern Utah are captured here in the mid-eighties, showing the development around Washington and St George. Trace local geography from Black Knolls Reservoir to the heights of T Bone Hill and Cedar Bench.

  14. 1986 Map of Washington Dome, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Washington Dome, 1987 Print
    1986 Washington Dome
    1987 Print · USGS
    Southern Utah in the mid-eighties reveals a landscape of massive geological formations and historical frontier sites. Researchers can locate the Fort Pearce (Site) and trace the route of the Washington Canal past Shinob Kibe and Washington Dome.

  15. 1986 Map of Harrisburg Junction, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Harrisburg Junction, 1987 Print
    1986 Harrisburg Junction
    1987 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Utah in the mid-eighties shows a rugged landscape of high plateaus and river valleys before modern suburban expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Harrisburg (Site) near White Reef or locate old water sources like Berry Springs and Cottonwood Spring.

  16. 1986 Map of St. George, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of St. George, 1987 Print
    1986 St. George
    1987 Print · USGS
    St George and its surrounding valleys are captured here in the mid-1980s, just as suburban growth began to reshape the traditional landscape. Researchers can trace the development of Bloomington, the original layout of Dixie Jr College, and early irrigation features like the Santa Clara Canal.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 2011 Map of Washington, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Washington, 2011 Print
    2011 Washington
    2011 Print · USGS
    The city of Washington is shown here during a period of modern expansion at the foot of the desert ridges. Genealogists and historians can trace the town's footprint from the Washington City Cemetery and Washington Post Office to the nearby Santa Clara Dam.

  18. 2011 Map of Washington Dome, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Washington Dome, 2011 Print
    2011 Washington Dome
    2011 Print · USGS
    Southern Utah's desert landscape was becoming increasingly managed by the early twenty-first century as new infrastructure met the ancient terrain. Researchers can trace land use at Herd House, find local landmarks like Shinob Kibe, and locate debris basins at Stucki Debris Basin Reservoir.

  19. 2011 Map of Harrisburg Junction, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Harrisburg Junction, 2011 Print
    2011 Harrisburg Junction
    2011 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Utah's geologic and ranching landscape is captured here in the early twenty-first century as the desert transitions toward the Virgin River. Researchers can locate the historic Cobb Mine, trace the extent of Bastion Ranch, or explore the terrain of Harrisburg Dome.

  20. 2011 Map of Saint George, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Saint George, 2011 Print
    2011 Saint George
    2011 Print · USGS
    Saint George and the surrounding red rock valleys are shown during a period of rapid modern expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of outlying settlements like Atkinville and Middleton or locate the Saint George City Cemetery and Saint George Post Office.

  21. 2014 Map of Washington Dome, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Washington Dome, 2014 Print
    2014 Washington Dome
    2014 Print · USGS
    The growing communities of southwestern Utah are captured here in the early twenty-first century as they expand into the surrounding desert. Trace the topography of Washington Dome, the waters of Sand Hollow Reservoir, and the distinctive peak of Shinob Kibe.

  22. 2014 Map of Washington, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Washington, 2014 Print
    2014 Washington
    2014 Print · USGS
    Greater Saint George and Washington are shown during a period of significant growth at the edge of the Mojave Desert. Trace neighborhood expansion alongside vital water sources like the Black Knolls Reservoir and the Washington City Cem.

  23. 2014 Map of Saint George, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Saint George, 2014 Print
    2014 Saint George
    2014 Print · USGS
    Saint George and its surrounding valleys are shown here during a period of rapid 21st-century development and expansion. Researchers can trace the layout of growing neighborhoods like Bloomington and Little Valley or locate local landmarks such as Sugarloaf and the Dixie State Coll of Utah.

  24. 2014 Map of Harrisburg Junction, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Harrisburg Junction, 2014 Print
    2014 Harrisburg Junction
    2014 Print · USGS
    The growing communities of Washington and Harrisburg are captured here in the early twenty-first century as the region's infrastructure expands. Genealogists and historians can trace the geography around Harrisburg, Berry Spring, and the prominent White Reef.

  25. 2017 Map of Harrisburg Junction, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Harrisburg Junction, 2017 Print
    2017 Harrisburg Junction
    2017 Print · USGS
    The desert landscape between the southern boundary of the Dixie National Forest and the Virgin River valley is shown here in the late twenty-tens. Researchers can trace local history through sites like the Harrisburg Cem or explore the geologic formations of Harrisburg Dome and Leeds Reef.

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