Historical Maps of Bellingham, Washington

What stories do these 17 old maps tell about Bellingham's past? From 1906 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Bellingham's history through maps:

  • Trace Bellingham's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Bellingham's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Bellingham, WA maps

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  1. 1906 Map of Sumas, 1958 Print
    1906 Map of Sumas, 1958 Print
    1906 Sumas
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Bellingham, including Sumas, and others.

  2. 1908 Map of Sumas
    1908 Map of Sumas
    1908 Sumas
    1908 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Bellingham, including Sumas, and others.

  3. 1908 Map of Sumas, 1931 Print
    1908 Map of Sumas, 1931 Print
    1908 Sumas
    1931 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Bellingham, including Sumas, and others.

  4. 1908 Map of Sumas, 1943 Print
    1908 Map of Sumas, 1943 Print
    1908 Sumas
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Bellingham, including Sumas, and others.

  5. 1954 Map of Bellingham North, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Bellingham North, 1957 Print
    1954 Bellingham North
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Bellingham, including Whatcom County, and others.

  6. 1954 Map of Lynden, 1960 Print
    1954 Map of Lynden, 1960 Print
    1954 Lynden
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Bellingham, including Lynden, and others.

  7. 1954 Map of Lynden, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Lynden, 1968 Print
    1954 Lynden
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Bellingham, including Lynden, and others.

  8. 1954 Map of Lynden, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Lynden, 1968 Print
    1954 Lynden
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Bellingham, including Lynden, and others.

  9. 1954 Map of Bellingham North, 1970 Print
    1954 Map of Bellingham North, 1970 Print
    1954 Bellingham North
    1970 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Bellingham, including Whatcom County, and others.

  10. 1954 Map of Bellingham North, 1974 Print
    1954 Map of Bellingham North, 1974 Print
    1954 Bellingham North
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Bellingham, including Whatcom County, and others.

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