Old Maps of Washington

1. 1894 Map of Seattle, 1903 Print

   

   1894 Seattle

   1903 Print · USGS

   Seattle and its surrounding bay-side towns come alive in the 1890s, showing the region before modern industrialization reshaped the shoreline. Researchers can trace the original courses of the Dwamish River and locate early settlements like Ballard, West Seattle, and Ravenna.

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4. 1895 Map of Snohomish, 1954 Print

   

   1895 Snohomish

   1954 Print · USGS

   The Puget Sound region in the late nineteenth century is documented here as Seattle and Everett rapidly expand via a growing rail network. Genealogists and historians can trace early waterfront settlements and inland junctions such as Mukilteo, Woodinville, and the grounds of Ft. Lawton.

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7. 1897 Map of Mount Stuart

   

   1897 Mount Stuart

   1897 Print · USGS

   The Kittitas Valley and Wenatchee Mountains are captured here at the end of the nineteenth century as coal and gold mining began to transform the frontier. Researchers can trace the early rail networks of the Northern Pacific and locate historic mining camps like Liberty, Meaghersville, and the remote Blewett station.

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10. 1897 Map of Tacoma

    

    1897 Tacoma

    1897 Print · USGS

    Puget Sound and the Tacoma waterfront come alive in the late 1890s, when coal railroads and river valleys drove regional growth. Genealogists can trace family roots in early island settlements like Chautauqua or inland rail towns such as Black Diamond and Wilkeson.

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13. 1897 Map of Portland

    

    1897 Portland

    1897 Print · USGS

    The Portland and Vancouver riverfronts appear here at a pivotal moment in the 1890s. Trace the early city street grids and rail terminals alongside landmark sites like Vancouver Barracks, Portland University, and Swan Island.

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16. 1897 Map of Seattle

    

    1897 Seattle

    1897 Print · USGS

    The Puget Sound region is seen here in the late nineteenth century as the rail-and-water economy flourished. Genealogists and historians can trace early landings and rail stops like Curtis Landing, Moorland, and Kirkland Junction.

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19. 1899 Map of Glacier Peak, 1955 Print

    

    1899 Glacier Peak

    1955 Print · USGS

    The high North Cascades appear here just before the turn of the century, detailing the early outposts and massive ice fields of the region. Researchers can trace the original trails between Mineral Park and Gilbert or locate high-altitude landmarks like Suiattle Glacier and Monte Cristo Lake.

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22. 1899 Map of Stillaguamish, 1955 Print

    

    1899 Stillaguamish

    1955 Print · USGS

    The North Cascades foothills at the turn of the century are defined by the rapid expansion of rail lines and mining camps. Trace the early routes of the Everett & Monte Cristo Ry and locate early settlements like Silverton, Darrington, and Granite Falls.

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25. 1899 Map of Ellensburg, 1957 Print

    

    1899 Ellensburg

    1957 Print · USGS

    Central Washington at the turn of the century shows a landscape of growing river towns and high ridges. Researchers can trace early railroad expansion along the Northern Pacific RR or locate rural outposts like Tampico, Ahtanum, and Nile.

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28. 1899 Map of Methow, 1963 Print

    

    1899 Methow

    1963 Print · USGS

    The Methow Valley and its high-mountain tributaries appear here during the late nineteenth-century settlement period. Researchers can trace early river outposts like Winthrop and Twisp or locate family landmarks near Pearrygin Lake and Elbow Coulee.

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31. 1900 Map of Tacoma

    

    1900 Tacoma

    1900 Print · USGS

    The Puget Sound region was a hive of rail and maritime activity at the end of the Victorian era. Researchers can trace early settlements like Chautauqua, identify tribal lands at the Muckleshoot Indian Reservation, and locate mining towns such as Black Diamond.

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34. 1901 Map of Glacier Peak

    

    1901 Glacier Peak

    1901 Print · USGS

    The North Cascades wilderness is captured here at the end of the 19th century, during the early years of the Washington Forest Reserve. Local historians can trace the high-country outposts of Gilbert and Stehekin, as well as the original boundaries of the Horseshoe Basin and Cascade Pass.

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37. 1901 Map of Chelan

    

    1901 Chelan

    1901 Print · USGS

    North Central Washington is captured at the dawn of the twentieth century, showing the early development of the lake and river valleys. Researchers can trace the original Wapato Indian Reservation boundary and locate early townsites like Lakeside and Waterville.

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40. 1901 Map of Spokane

    

    1901 Spokane

    1901 Print · USGS

    The Inland Empire was entering a period of massive rail-driven growth at the turn of the century, with Spokane as its industrial heart. Genealogists and historians can trace the early foundations of Ft. Wright, the railroad works at Hillyard, and rural outposts like Chattaroy and Spokane Bridge.

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43. 1901 Map of Stilaguamish

    

    1901 Stilaguamish

    1901 Print · USGS

    The North Cascades at the close of the nineteenth century reveal a landscape of mining camps and pioneer river settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace early families in Silverton, Darrington, and the remote Mansford Prairie.

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46. 1901 Map of Methow

    

    1901 Methow

    1901 Print · USGS

    The Methow Valley at the turn of the century was a frontier of early settlements and protected forest reserves. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Winthrop and Silver, or locate landmarks along Sawtooth Ridge and the shores of Lake Chelan.

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49. 1901 Map of Ellensburg

    

    1901 Ellensburg

    1901 Print · USGS

    Central Washington at the turn of the century shows a landscape shaped by river valleys and high ridges. Trace the early Northern Pacific Railway line through Ellensburg and the remote outposts of Nile and Tampico.

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52. 1901 Map of Chiwaukum, 1956 Print

    

    1901 Chiwaukum

    1956 Print · USGS

    Chelan County is captured at the dawn of the twentieth century as the railroad began to transform the high Cascades. Researchers can trace the original Great Northern R.R. route through mountain hamlets like Merritt, Winton, and the Dardanelles P O.

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55. 1901 Map of Snoqualmie Pass, 1956 Print

    

    1901 Snoqualmie Pass

    1956 Print · USGS

    Snoqualmie Pass and the central Cascades are seen here during the early years of transcontinental rail expansion. Trace the original Northern Pacific route through the Stampede Tunnel and past early mountain stops like Easton, Hyak, and Ronald.

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58. 1902 Map of Mount Aix

    

    1902 Mount Aix

    1902 Print · USGS

    The eastern Cascades around Yakima are captured here at the start of the twentieth century, showing a high-country landscape of early mining and pack trails. Genealogists and historians can locate the site of Fife's Mine, the settlement at Goose Prairie, and early landmarks like Lake House.

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61. 1902 Map of Skykomish

    

    1902 Skykomish

    1902 Print · USGS

    The central Cascades were defined by the rail corridor at the turn of the century as the high passes were first conquered. Genealogists and historians can trace early mountain settlements like Monte Cristo, Mineral City, and Skykomish along the Great Northern Railway.

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64. 1902 Map of Osoyoos

    

    1902 Osoyoos

    1902 Print · USGS

    Okanogan County at the dawn of the twentieth century was a landscape of high-country mines and riverfront settlements along the Canadian border. Genealogists and historians can trace early mining operations at Okanogan Free Gold Mine or locate early towns like Molson, Chesaw, and Oroville.

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67. 1902 Map of Mount Stuart, 1908 Print

    

    1902 Mount Stuart

    1908 Print · USGS

    The Kittitas Valley and Wenatchee Mountains are shown here during the height of the early twentieth-century rail and mining era. Researchers can trace the industrial landscape through the Roslyn Branch and mountain camps like Liberty and Blewett.

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70. 1902 Map of Stehekin, 1955 Print

    

    1902 Stehekin

    1955 Print · USGS

    Lake Chelan and the North Cascades are captured here at the dawn of the twentieth century, during a period of remote mountain development. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements at Stehekin, Lucerne, and Gilbert, along with the route of the Holden Railroad.

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73. 1903 Map of Snoqualmie

    

    1903 Snoqualmie

    1903 Print · USGS

    The Cascade Range at the turn of the century was a landscape of high-altitude rail engineering and timber potential. Trace the Northern Pacific RR through the Stampede Tunnel to early mountain settlements like Easton and Lester.

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