Old Maps of Kelso, Washington
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(33)- 1921 Map of Kalama
1921 Kalama1921 Print · USGSThe Columbia River corridor is captured here in the early twenties, showing the vital rail and road networks connecting Washington and Oregon. Genealogists and historians can locate riverside settlements like Carrolls PO, industrial landmarks like the Ostrander Tunnel, and early routes like the Pacific Highway. - 1953 Map of Hoquiam
1953 Hoquiam1953 Print · USGSSouthwest Washington in the early fifties shows a landscape shaped by timber, rail, and river commerce from the coast to the Cascades. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of timber towns like Ryderwood and the industrial hubs of Hoquiam and Kelso.2 unique versions available - 1953 Map of Mt. Brynion, 1955 Print
1953 Mt. Brynion1955 Print · USGSCowlitz County timber country is captured here in the early fifties, showing the transition from river valleys to high logging ridges. Researchers can trace the path of the Private Railroad and locate landmarks like the Coweman River Gaging Sta and Rose Valley.4 unique versions available - 1953 Map of Rainier, 1955 Print
1953 Rainier1955 Print · USGSThe Columbia River waterfront at the start of the fifties reveals a heavy industrial corridor between Oregon and Washington. Genealogists and local historians can locate early landmarks like Hudson Cem, Neer City Sch, and the Reuben (site).4 unique versions available - 1953 Map of Kalama, 1955 Print
1953 Kalama1955 Print · USGSThe Columbia River corridor in the early fifties shows a bustling network of rail and river commerce. Genealogists can trace the rural life of Rose Valley through the Rose Valley School and locate ancestors at Mt Pleasant Cem.5 unique versions available - 1953 Map of Kelso, 1955 Print
1953 Kelso1955 Print · USGSThe industrial corridor of the Cowlitz and Columbia rivers comes alive in the mid-1950s, showing the early development of the Longview-Kelso area. Researchers can trace the layout of local institutions like R A Long HS or find rural landmarks like Sandy Bend School and Huntington Rock.3 unique versions available - 1957 Map of Hoquiam
1957 Hoquiam1957 Print · USGSCoastal timber ports and inland rail hubs define Southwest Washington during the late fifties. Genealogists can trace early twentieth-century settlements like Bordeaux, Tono, and Cosmopolis alongside the expanding tracks of the Northern Pacific. - 1958 Map of Hoquiam, 1969 Print
1958 Hoquiam1969 Print · USGSSouthwest Washington and the Columbia River estuary appear here in the mid-century, before major landscape shifts. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Northern Pacific, locate the Fort Henness Site, or explore the Naselle Air Force Station.2 unique versions available - 1962 Map of Hoquiam
1962 Hoquiam1962 Print · USGSSouthwest Washington in the late fifties is defined by the bustling timber ports of Hoquiam and the rail-linked commerce of the interior valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of settlements like Raymond and Pe Ell, or locate family sites at Grand Mound Cem and Odd Fellows Cem. - 1990 Map of Mount Brynion, 1995 Print
1990 Mount Brynion1995 Print · USGSThe timberlands and river valleys east of Kelso are captured here in the early nineties. Researchers can trace the RAILROAD through its Tunnel, locate the Headquarters logging site, or follow the winding Coweeman River. - 1990 Map of Rainier, 1995 Print
1990 Rainier1995 Print · USGSAlong the Columbia River in the early nineties, industrial waterfronts met the rural hills of Oregon. Trace family roots at Hudson Cem, explore the riverside at Rainier, or locate the Power Plant at Trojan. - 1990 Map of Kalama, 1995 Print
1990 Kalama1995 Print · USGSSettled along the busy river-and-rail corridor of the lower Columbia, this area in the early nineties shows a landscape balanced between industry and timbered uplands. Researchers can trace family sites at Rose Valley Cemetery, explore the riverside rail lines of the Burlington Northern, and locate old landmarks like the Salmon Hatchery and Carrolls Bluff. - 1990 Map of Kelso, 1995 Print
1990 Kelso1995 Print · USGSThe industrial and riverfront centers of the Pacific Northwest are captured in the 1990s as the cities grew around the Cowlitz River. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood development near Lower Columbia College and locate old settlements like Ostrander and Pleasant Hill. - 2011 Map of Mount Brynion, 2011 Print
2011 Mount Brynion2011 Print · USGSIn the hills east of Kelso during the early 2010s, this area shows a landscape defined by timber history and river valleys. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the Coweeman River near Headquarters and the peak of Mount Brynion. - 2011 Map of Kalama, 2011 Print
2011 Kalama2011 Print · USGSThe Columbia River corridor south of Kelso is captured here during a period of modern development and industrial growth. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as the Rose Valley Cemetery and Mount Pleasant Cemetery or trace the riverfront near Hoffman Landing. - 2011 Map of Kelso, 2011 Print
2011 Kelso2011 Print · USGSThe sister cities of Kelso and Longview are shown in detail during their early 21st-century development alongside the Cowlitz River. Researchers can trace residential growth in Columbia Valley Gardens or locate landmarks like Lake Sacajawea and Mount Solo. - 2011 Map of Rainier, 2011 Print
2011 Rainier2011 Print · USGSThe Columbia River shoreline at the turn of the 21st century reveals a landscape defined by heavy industry and river navigation. Researchers can trace the development of Longview and Rainier or locate family sites at Hudson Cemetery and Fernhill School. - 2013 Map of Mount Brynion, 2013 Print
2013 Mount Brynion2013 Print · USGSIn the hills east of Kelso during the early twenty-first century, this landscape shows a network of upland homesteads and timber access roads. Researchers can trace local lineage and land use through landmarks like Mt Brynion, the settlement of Rose Valley, and old routes like Schoolhouse Rd. - 2013 Map of Kelso, 2013 Print
2013 Kelso2013 Print · USGSThe riverfront cities of Longview and Kelso are shown here in the early twenty-first century as established industrial and residential hubs. Researchers can trace neighborhood growth through Columbia Valley Gardens or locate family landmarks near Lake Sacajawea and Mt Solo. - 2013 Map of Kalama, 2013 Print
2013 Kalama2013 Print · USGSThe riverfront and rail corridors of the Columbia River are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and researchers can locate family sites at Rose Valley Cem and trace the historic Great Northern Ry through Kalama. - 2014 Map of Rainier, 2014 Print
2014 Rainier2014 Print · USGSThe industrial corridor of the lower Columbia River is captured in the mid-2010s, showing the intersection of Washington's rail and air hubs with Oregon's riverside towns. Trace family roots at the Knights of Pythias Cem or explore the river landings at Rainier and Goble. - 2017 Map of Kalama, 2017 Print
2017 Kalama2017 Print · USGSThe Columbia River corridor near the Washington-Oregon border comes alive in this study of rail and river transport. Genealogists and historians can trace the rural communities of Carrolls and Rose Valley, or locate ancestral sites at Rose Valley Cem and Mount Pleasant Cem. - 2017 Map of Mount Brynion, 2017 Print
2017 Mount Brynion2017 Print · USGSCowlitz County’s timberlands and river valleys are captured here in the late twenty-tens, showing the intersection of logging industry and rural life. Researchers can trace family-named routes and old settlements from Rose Valley to the heights of Mount Brynion. - 2017 Map of Kelso, 2017 Print
2017 Kelso2017 Print · USGSThe riverfront cities of Kelso and Longview are captured in 2017, showcasing their complex industrial waterfronts and hillside neighborhoods. Researchers can trace the development of Lower Columbia Coll, the curving banks of Lake Sacajawea, and local landmarks like Huntington Rock. - 2017 Map of Rainier, 2017 Print
2017 Rainier2017 Print · USGSThe industrial corridor of the lower Columbia River is captured here during the late twenty-teens, showing the busy ports and riverfronts of Washington and Oregon. Researchers can locate historic burial sites like Knights of Pythias Cem and trace rural settlements such as Beaver Homes and Goble.
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