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1950s Maps of Washington

Explore 468 historic maps of Washington from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 1950s, 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 1950s, 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 1950s. This is your window into the past.

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  1. 1950 Map of Lincoln
    1950 Map of Lincoln
    1950 Lincoln
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Columbia and Spokane Rivers converge here just after the filling of Lake Roosevelt, shaping the borders of two tribal nations. Genealogists and local historians can locate early schools like Rothlisburg Sch, the landmark Fort Spokane, and the community of Lincoln.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1950 Map of Vancouver
    1950 Map of Vancouver
    1950 Vancouver
    1950 Print · USGS
    Coastal Oregon and the lower Columbia River valley are captured in detail just after the war. Researchers can trace historic rail routes like the Southern Pacific or locate early settlements such as Vernonia, Gaston, and the Grand Ronde Indian Reservation.
  7. 1950 Map of The Brothers
    1950 Map of The Brothers
    1950 The Brothers
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Jefferson County coast meets the Olympic peaks in the mid-century, capturing the area's transition from the Hood Canal shoreline to high wilderness. Researchers can trace early backcountry camps and coastal landmarks like John Ahl Sch, Camp Collins, and the Hamma Hamma Guard Sta.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1950 Map of Mt Christie
    1950 Map of Mt Christie
    1950 Mt Christie
    1950 Print · USGS
    Jefferson and Grays Harbor counties appear here during the mid-century, showing a landscape of backcountry shelters and mountain trails. You can trace the routes of early hikers and rangers through Graves Creek Inn, the Muncaster Sch, and Chicago Camp.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1950 Map of Turtle Lake
    1950 Map of Turtle Lake
    1950 Turtle Lake
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Spokane Indian Reservation and the newly formed reservoir at Franklin D Roosevelt Lake dominate this mid-century survey. Genealogists and historians can locate the Germania Mine, the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, and rural landmarks like Egypt Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1950 Map of Wilmont Creek
    1950 Map of Wilmont Creek
    1950 Wilmont Creek
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Colville and Spokane Indian Reservations meet here at the newly formed Lake Roosevelt in the years following the Grand Coulee Dam project. Genealogists and historians can locate old landmarks like Kewa, the Kewa Cem, and the Rogers Bar Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1950 Map of La Crosse
    1950 Map of La Crosse
    1950 La Crosse
    1950 Print · USGS
    Whitman County's wheat-growing heartland is captured here in the mid-twentieth century as the rail-and-river economy flourished. You can trace the Union Pacific line through Winona and La Crosse, or locate rural landmarks like Pampa Pond and the Airway Beacon.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1950 Map of Mt. Steel
    1950 Map of Mt. Steel
    1950 Mt. Steel
    1950 Print · USGS
    The interior Olympic Peninsula at mid-century reveals a high-country wilderness of glaciers and remote outposts. Trace the locations of backcountry sites like Chalet, Hammer Cabin, and the Darky Mine along the North Fork Skokomish River.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1950 Map of Starbuck
    1950 Map of Starbuck
    1950 Starbuck
    1950 Print · USGS
    Southeast Washington during the late 1940s is defined by the winding Snake River and its rugged canyons. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river network of Starbuck and Riparia, or locate family sites like Gordon Farm and McGregor Ranch.
  28. 1950 Map of Wilbur
    1950 Map of Wilbur
    1950 Wilbur
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Washington plateau and the newly formed Franklin D Roosevelt Lake appear here in the late 1940s as the regional landscape adjusted to massive hydrological change. Genealogists can locate family landmarks in Wilbur and Creston, or trace rural life through the Potlatch Grange and Keller Ferry.
  31. 1950 Map of Hunters
    1950 Map of Hunters
    1950 Hunters
    1950 Print · USGS
    Stevens County is shown in the early postwar years as a rugged mining and ranching corridor between the Columbia River and the high peaks. Genealogists and researchers can locate family-named landmarks and rural centers like the Greenwood Grange, Enterprise Cemetery, and several remote operations including the Cleveland Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1950 Map of Haas
    1950 Map of Haas
    1950 Haas
    1950 Print · USGS
    Franklin County at the midpoint of the century reveals a landscape shaped by the Snake River and competing rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can locate early homesteads like Davin Ranch and Nunamaker Farm alongside rail stops at Sperry and McAdam.
  37. 1950 Map of Grand Coulee Dam
    1950 Map of Grand Coulee Dam
    1950 Grand Coulee Dam
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Grand Coulee region during the late 1940s reveals a landscape transformed by the new reservoir and the massive engineering of the dam. Researchers can trace local history through the Lafollette Cem, the community at Elmer City, and rural sites like the Grand Coulee Grange.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1950 Map of Vancouver, 1951 Print
    1950 Map of Vancouver, 1951 Print
    1950 Vancouver
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Pacific Northwest urban corridor meets the rugged coast in the years following the war, showing the expansion of Portland and Vancouver. Genealogists and historians can trace the reach of the Southern Pacific RR and locate coastal communities like Tillamook, Seaside, and Tolovana Park.
  43. 1950 Map of Yakima, 1951 Print
    1950 Map of Yakima, 1951 Print
    1950 Yakima
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Yakima Valley and the towering Cascades meet in this mid-century survey of South Central Washington. Genealogists and local historians can trace the irrigation-era growth of Yakima, the historic Fort Simcoe outpost, and the White Swan Mission on the Yakima Indian Reservation.
  46. 1950 Map of Spokane NE, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Spokane NE, 1952 Print
    1950 Spokane NE
    1952 Print · USGS
    Spokane and its eastern valleys are captured here at a peak of rail and aviation development in the early fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots and school districts from Hillyard Cemeteries to the Hutton Settlement and Felts Field.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1950 Map of Nespelem, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Nespelem, 1952 Print
    1950 Nespelem
    1952 Print · USGS
    Within the Colville Indian Reservation at mid-century, this area shows the transition from mountain lakes to the Columbia River shore. You can trace early settlements and agency sites like Nespelem, Koontzville, and the Colville Indian Agency during a period of significant regional change.
    4 unique versions available
  52. 1950 Map of Penawawa, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Penawawa, 1952 Print
    1950 Penawawa
    1952 Print · USGS
    In the early 1950s, the Snake River still flowed freely past small riverside settlements and across numerous bars. Genealogists can trace family names and vanished locales such as Penawawa, Gould City, and Rice Bar along the Union Pacific line.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1950 Map of Spokane SE, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Spokane SE, 1952 Print
    1950 Spokane SE
    1952 Print · USGS
    Spokane and the surrounding prairies and mountains are captured here in the early postwar years as rural crossroads were still the heart of the community. Genealogists and historians can locate Moran Cem, the Grange Hall, and several local schools like Sunnyside Sch and Adams Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1950 Map of Endicott, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Endicott, 1952 Print
    1950 Endicott
    1952 Print · USGS
    Whitman County's wheat country is captured in the early fifties, showing the rural rail-and-creek network that sustained the Palouse. Researchers can locate the Union Pacific line, the small settlement of Dusty, and local landmarks like Lacrosse Grange.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1950 Map of Mt Spokane, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Mt Spokane, 1952 Print
    1950 Mt Spokane
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Washington-Idaho borderlands in the early fifties reveal a landscape of high summits and quiet lake basins. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural school districts like Kit Carson School and small community hubs such as Inland Grange and Peone.
    3 unique versions available
  64. 1950 Map of Boot Mtn, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Boot Mtn, 1952 Print
    1950 Boot Mtn
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Okanogan highlands meet the Columbia River in the early 1950s within the Colville Indian Reservation. Trace rural life through the Condon Ferry (Site) and several remote schoolhouses like Long Lake Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1950 Map of Spokane SW, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Spokane SW, 1952 Print
    1950 Spokane SW
    1952 Print · USGS
    The outskirts of mid-century Spokane reveal a busy intersection of major railroads and rural community life on the edge of Moran Prairie. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Windsor School, Glenora Church, and several grange halls serving the farms along LATAH CREEK.
  70. 1950 Map of Inchelium, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Inchelium, 1952 Print
    1950 Inchelium
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Huckleberry Range and the newly formed Franklin D Roosevelt Lake define this mid-century look at the Columbia River valley. Genealogists and historians can trace riverside settlements like Rice and Inchelium, as well as industrial remnants like the Columbia Tungsten Mine.
    4 unique versions available
  73. 1950 Map of Spokane NW, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Spokane NW, 1952 Print
    1950 Spokane NW
    1952 Print · USGS
    Spokane enters the early fifties as a major military and rail hub, with neighborhoods expanding across the Spokane River. Genealogists and historians can locate legacy institutions like Gonzaga University, George Wright Air Force Base, and Holy Cross Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
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