Old Maps of Forks, Washington for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Forks with 11 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Forks has changed over the decades.


Forks, WA maps

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  1. 1939 Map of Forks
    1939 Map of Forks
    1939 Forks
    1939 Print · USGS
    The Olympic Peninsula logging and oil frontier comes into focus here just before the Second World War. Researchers can trace family homesteads like the Otto Dimmel Ranch alongside industrial landmarks like the Bloedel Donovan Beaver Camp and Oil City Camp.

  2. 1943 Map of Copalis Beach
    1943 Map of Copalis Beach
    1943 Copalis Beach
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Washington coast in the 1940s is detailed here from the Olympic Peninsula to the Columbia River. Trace old beach settlements like Moclips and Copalis Beach alongside landmarks like the Willapa Bay Lighthouse.

  3. 1951 Map of Copalis Beach
    1951 Map of Copalis Beach
    1951 Copalis Beach
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Olympic Peninsula's rugged coast and tribal lands are meticulously detailed in the early 1950s. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of coastal communities from Taholah to La Push or locate early markers like the James Island Lighthouse.

  4. 1957 Map of Forks, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Forks, 1959 Print
    1957 Forks
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Olympic Peninsula comes into focus in the late fifties as timber and early oil exploration shape the landscape. Researchers can trace the Logging Railroad near Forks, locate the Cassel Sch, and find the remote Wilson Ranch.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1957 Map of Copalis Beach, 1968 Print
    1957 Map of Copalis Beach, 1968 Print
    1957 Copalis Beach
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Washington coast during the late fifties reveals a landscape of tribal reservations and timber towns linked by the Northern Pacific RR. Trace family history and land patterns near Forks Cemetery, the shingle mill, or coastal landings like Taholah and Oysterville.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1963 Map of Copalis Beach
    1963 Map of Copalis Beach
    1963 Copalis Beach
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Washington coast in the early sixties reveals a landscape of massive timber reserves, indigenous lands, and quiet seaside villages. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of coastal life through sites like Lone Fir Cemetery, the Dismantled RR, and the historic oyster beds of Oysterville.

  7. 1981 Map of Forks, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Forks, 1982 Print
    1981 Forks
    1982 Print · USGS
    The convergence of the Soleduck River, Calawah River, and Bogachiel River defines this Olympic Peninsula town in the early eighties. Trace local landmarks like the Community Hosp, Municipal Airport, and the Old RR Grade.

  8. 1981 Map of Reade Hill, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Reade Hill, 1982 Print
    1981 Reade Hill
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Olympic Peninsula logging town of Forks is shown in the early eighties as it expanded into the surrounding timberlands. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early streets of Forks, the local Cem, and the recreation sites at Bogachiel State Park.

  9. 1988 Map of Forks
    1988 Map of Forks
    1988 Forks
    1988 Print · USGS
    The Olympic Peninsula's western coastline and timber heartland are documented here in the late eighties, from the high ridges to the Pacific shelf. Local researchers can trace the coastal settlements of La Push and Mora or locate remote sites like Destruction Island.

  10. 2023 Map of Forks, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Forks, 2023 Print
    2023 Forks
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Olympic Peninsula town of Forks is shown in 2023 at the confluence of several major rivers. Researchers can trace the layout of Forks Prairie, the Forks Airport, and high points like Grader Creek Hill.

  11. 2023 Map of Reade Hill, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Reade Hill, 2023 Print
    2023 Reade Hill
    2023 Print · USGS
    The western Olympic Peninsula is captured here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the growing community of Forks and the surrounding river valleys. Researchers can trace the layout of Forks Prairie, the Forks Cem, and various forest routes like Sitkum Solduc Rd.

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