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1800s (19th Century) Maps of Washington

Explore 24 historic maps of Washington from the 1800s (19th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1800s — 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 Washington's landscape evolved across the 1800s, 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 1800s, 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.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Washington's history through authentic maps from the 1800s. This is your window into the past.

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  1. 1894 Map of Seattle, 1903 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1895 Map of Snohomish, 1954 Print
    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.
  7. 1897 Map of Mount Stuart
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1897 Map of Tacoma
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1897 Map of Portland
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1897 Map of Seattle
    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.
    10 unique versions available
  19. 1899 Map of Glacier Peak, 1955 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1899 Map of Stillaguamish, 1955 Print
    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.
  25. 1899 Map of Ellensburg, 1957 Print
    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.
  28. 1899 Map of Methow, 1963 Print
    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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