Join Free

1930s Maps of Washington

Explore 41 historic maps of Washington from the 1930s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1930s — 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 1930s, 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 1930s, 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 1930s. This is your window into the past.

Washington maps

(41)
  1. 1930 Map of Chewelah
    1930 Map of Chewelah
    1930 Chewelah
    1930 Print · USGS
    Stevens County's mining and timber landscape comes alive in the late 1920s, showing the vital rail-to-river corridor. Trace family roots and vanished industrial sites from Springdale to Chewelah, including the United Copper Mine and Bear Creek Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1930 Map of Grand Coulee Sheet 3
    1930 Map of Grand Coulee Sheet 3
    1930 Grand Coulee Sheet 3
    1930 Print · USGS
    Grant County is captured during a period of transition in the late twenties, showing the area's complex geology before major development. Researchers can trace local landmarks like the Grand View Sch and the significant geological formation of the Bacon Monocline.
  7. 1931 Map of Steamboat Mtn
    1931 Map of Steamboat Mtn
    1931 Steamboat Mtn
    1931 Print · USGS
    Skamania and Lewis Counties appear as a managed wilderness of national forests in the years before World War II. Researchers can trace the early footprint of forest management at the Cispus Lookout Sta and remote sites like Graveyard Camp or Buckhorn Camp.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1933 Map of Colville
    1933 Map of Colville
    1933 Colville
    1933 Print · USGS
    In the early thirties, this corner of Washington was a powerhouse of mining and timber activity along the Columbia River. Local historians can trace the foundations of Colville and Northport, and locate historic landmarks like Old Fort Colville or the Electric Point Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1934 Map of The Dalles
    1934 Map of The Dalles
    1934 The Dalles
    1934 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River Gorge in the early thirties reveals a complex network of rapids and river engineering before the completion of major modern dams. Local historians can trace early school districts like Threemile Sch and family landmarks such as Clancy Ranch or Petersburg.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1934 Map of Troutdale
    1934 Map of Troutdale
    1934 Troutdale
    1934 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River shoreline and the wooded hills of Clark County come alive in this mid-1930s survey of the riverfront. Researchers can trace early rural life through Washougal and local landmarks like Fern Prairie Grange, Lackamas Lake, and the Silver Star Mine.
  19. 1934 Map of Metaline, 1959 Print
    1934 Map of Metaline, 1959 Print
    1934 Metaline
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Pend Oreille River valley was a hub of mining and rail activity in the 1930s as the railroad pushed north toward the Canadian border. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Metaline Falls and Tiger or locate the Bunker Hill Mine and Lincoln Sch.
  22. 1935 Map of Pendleton
    1935 Map of Pendleton
    1935 Pendleton
    1935 Print · USGS
    Pendleton and the surrounding Umatilla River valley are captured in the mid-1930s as the region solidified its role as a transportation and agricultural hub. Genealogists can locate numerous named rural schoolhouses such as Campbell Sch and North Yoakum Sch, or trace family sites near the Umatilla Indian Reservation and Cabbage Hill.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1935 Map of Clallam, 1947 Print
    1935 Map of Clallam, 1947 Print
    1935 Clallam
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Olympic Peninsula coast at the start of the mid-century era shows a landscape of isolated homesteads and maritime landings. Researchers can trace the early footprints of coastal ranching at the George Clarke Ranch or locate the historic timber and fishing hubs of Sekiu and Clallam Bay.
  28. 1935 Map of Mount Olympus, 1954 Print
    1935 Map of Mount Olympus, 1954 Print
    1935 Mount Olympus
    1954 Print · USGS
    The high peaks and glaciers of the Olympic Range are shown here as they appeared in the 1930s. Researchers can locate remote backcountry landmarks like Michaels Ranch, the Olympus Guard Station, and the old Hurricane Hill Lookout.
  31. 1935 Map of Ozette Lake, 1957 Print
    1935 Map of Ozette Lake, 1957 Print
    1935 Ozette Lake
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal Clallam County at the mid-thirties reveals a landscape of isolated homesteads and ancient village sites along the Pacific. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Pete Rooses Ranch and the Old Cemetery near the Ozette Indian Reservation.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1935 Map of Lake Pleasant, 1958 Print
    1935 Map of Lake Pleasant, 1958 Print
    1935 Lake Pleasant
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Olympic Peninsula's logging and ranching frontier is captured here in the mid-1930s. Genealogists and historians can trace family sites like Klahoose Ranch and timber infrastructure including the Big Creek Shingle Mill and several logging railroads.
  37. 1936 Map of Marcus
    1936 Map of Marcus
    1936 Marcus
    1936 Print · USGS
    Upper Stevens County was a hub of mining and rail transport in the mid-1930s, where the Kettle River meets the Columbia River. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Napoleon Sch and the Old Catholic Mission.
  40. 1936 Map of Newport
    1936 Map of Newport
    1936 Newport
    1936 Print · USGS
    The Pend Oreille River valley in the 1930s reveals a landscape of railroad towns and timber outposts along the Idaho border. Genealogists can locate family-named school districts like Locke Sch and Otter Creek Sch, alongside settlements at Dalkena, Cusick, and Scotia.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1936 Map of Yakima East
    1936 Map of Yakima East
    1936 Yakima East
    1936 Print · USGS
    Yakima and the Moxee Valley are shown here in the mid-1930s as the regional irrigation and rail networks were fully established. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Pease Ranch, Moxee City, and schools like Central Sch.
  46. 1936 Map of Hog Ranch Buttes
    1936 Map of Hog Ranch Buttes
    1936 Hog Ranch Buttes
    1936 Print · USGS
    Yakima and Kittitas counties are captured here in the mid-thirties, showing a vast ranching landscape defined by high ridges and deep canyons. Family historians can trace homesteads like Holmes Ranch and Meeboer Ranch, or locate local landmarks like Taylor Sch.
  49. 1936 Map of Point Misery, 1958 Print
    1936 Map of Point Misery, 1958 Print
    1936 Point Misery
    1958 Print · USGS
    Communities along the Hood Canal thrived on timber and maritime trade in the mid-1930s. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Seabeck, the Lewis Lumber Co, and the Brinnon Seabeck Ferry route.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1937 Map of Olympia
    1937 Map of Olympia
    1937 Olympia
    1937 Print · USGS
    The state capital and the southern inlets of Puget Sound are captured here during the mid-1930s as the region's rail and maritime networks matured. Genealogists and historians can locate vanished schoolhouses like Plainview Sch, old coastal landings at Boston Harbor, and early industry at Union Mills.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1937 Map of White Swan
    1937 Map of White Swan
    1937 White Swan
    1937 Print · USGS
    The Yakima Indian Reservation in the mid-1930s reveals a landscape of high ridges meeting an emerging irrigation frontier. Genealogists and historians can trace early school sites like Medicine Valley Sch, the rail-stop at Harrah, and the historic grounds of Fort Simcoe.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1937 Map of Eatonville
    1937 Map of Eatonville
    1937 Eatonville
    1937 Print · USGS
    The timber and mining corridors of Pierce and Lewis Counties are captured here in the mid-1930s. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Eatonville, locate the Ladd Mine, and follow the path of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific RR.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1937 Map of Pomeroy
    1937 Map of Pomeroy
    1937 Pomeroy
    1937 Print · USGS
    Garfield and Columbia Counties appear in the late thirties as a patchwork of upland farms and forest outposts. Genealogists and historians can locate rural landmarks like Pataha Cem, the Tucannon Guard Sta, and various country schools including Pine Grove Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  64. 1937 Map of Port Orchard, 1960 Print
    1937 Map of Port Orchard, 1960 Print
    1937 Port Orchard
    1960 Print · USGS
    Bremerton and the Kitsap Peninsula were defined by their deep-water naval facilities and ferry networks in the years preceding World War II. Local historians can trace the early footprints of the Puget Sound Navy Yard, the Port Madison Indian Reservation, and the Fort Ward coastal defenses.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1937 Map of Port Gamble, 1964 Print
    1937 Map of Port Gamble, 1964 Print
    1937 Port Gamble
    1964 Print · USGS
    Puget Sound and the Hood Canal meet in the 1930s, showing a world of timber mills and vital ferry crossings. Trace the old routes of the Port Gamble-Shine Auto Ferry and locate historic landmarks like the Point No Point Lighthouse and Indianola.
  70. 1938 Map of Badger Pocket
    1938 Map of Badger Pocket
    1938 Badger Pocket
    1938 Print · USGS
    The Kittitas Valley at the end of the 1930s reveals a landscape of expanding irrigation and rail-connected settlements. Researchers can trace the extensive Cascade Canal system and locate family-history sites like Denmark Hall, Regal, and the Silica Mine.
  73. 1938 Map of Cape Disappointment
    1938 Map of Cape Disappointment
    1938 Cape Disappointment
    1938 Print · USGS
    The Long Beach Peninsula in the late 1930s was a bustling landscape of oyster docks, coastal ranches, and military outposts. Genealogists can trace family holdings like the Loomis Ranch or find local landmarks including the Moby Dick Hotel and Fort Canby.
Showing maps 1-25 of 41

Top cities of Washington

See more

Top counties of Washington

See more

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Washington?
  • What is the oldest map of Washington?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Washington for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Washington?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Washington?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Washington?
  • Where are historical maps of Washington sourced from?