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1970s Maps of Franklin County, Washington

Explore 14 historic maps of Franklin County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 Franklin County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, 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 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Franklin County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Franklin County, WA maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Burr Canyon, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Burr Canyon, 1972 Print
    1970 Burr Canyon
    1972 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's coulee country is captured in the early 1970s, showing a landscape of deep canyons and isolated wheat ranches. Trace local history along family-named routes like Bauermeister Road or explore the terrain of Maid Coulee and Burr Canyon.
  4. 1970 Map of Lower Monumental Dam, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Lower Monumental Dam, 1973 Print
    1970 Lower Monumental Dam
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Snake River at the start of the 1970s reveals a landscape transformed by the Lower Monumental Dam and Lake Sacajawea. Researchers can trace the Burlington Northern rail line past the settlements of Farrington and Windust.
  7. 1970 Map of Mesa East, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Mesa East, 1973 Print
    1970 Mesa East
    1973 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's dryland farming and rail corridors come into focus in the early 1970s. Trace the tracks of the Burlington Northern through Mesa and find family-named landmarks like Pepiot Road and Old Maid Coulee.
  10. 1970 Map of Frischknecht, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Frischknecht, 1973 Print
    1970 Frischknecht
    1973 Print · USGS
    Franklin County grain-growing country comes into focus in the early 1970s, as the rail and road network supported the region's agricultural harvest. Genealogists and historians can trace the Burlington Northern line to the Grain Elevators at Frischknecht and locate the Paradise Flats Cem.
  13. 1970 Map of Connell SE, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Connell SE, 1973 Print
    1970 Connell SE
    1973 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's coulee-scarred plains are captured here in the early 1970s, illustrating the agricultural and infrastructural network of eastern Washington. Researchers can trace family-named routes like Bauermeister Road and find landmarks such as McLean and Five Corners.
  16. 1970 Map of Kahlotus, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Kahlotus, 1973 Print
    1970 Kahlotus
    1973 Print · USGS
    Kahlotus and the surrounding coulee country are captured here in the early seventies, showing a landscape defined by rail and ranching. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Union Pacific corridor, locate Lakeview Cemetery, and explore the terrain of Michigan Prairie.
  19. 1970 Map of Connell, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Connell, 1973 Print
    1970 Connell
    1973 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's rail and agricultural heart is captured here during the early seventies as the region's transport network matured. Researchers can trace the path of the Northern Pacific railroad through Connell or locate family-named landmarks like Myers Road and Nordheim.
  22. 1970 Map of Sulphur Lake, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Sulphur Lake, 1973 Print
    1970 Sulphur Lake
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Franklin and Adams County line comes alive in the early seventies, showing a landscape defined by the deep Washtucna (Depression) Coulee. Trace the Union Pacific rail corridor to find local landmarks like Sulphur Lake, Estes, and numerous grain elevators.
  25. 1975 Map of Mathews Corner, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Mathews Corner, 1977 Print
    1975 Mathews Corner
    1977 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's irrigation and canyon country are shown in detail during the mid-seventies, just as the region's agricultural infrastructure was maturing. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Mathews Corner, the Markham Sch, and the deep cuts of Parsons Canyon.
  28. 1978 Map of Richland
    1978 Map of Richland
    1978 Richland
    1978 Print · USGS
    Richland and West Richland are shown in the late seventies as the region functioned as a critical hub for energy and atomic research. Researchers can trace the industrial layout of the Hanford Works or locate local landmarks like the Westie Drive-in Theatre and Resthaven Cem.
  31. 1978 Map of Columbia Point
    1978 Map of Columbia Point
    1978 Columbia Point
    1978 Print · USGS
    In the late seventies, the Tri-Cities area was expanding across the high desert and along the shores of Lake Wallula. Researchers can trace the development of irrigation infrastructure and rural settlements through Riverview, the Sand Dunes, and Bateman Island.
  34. 1978 Map of Wooded Island, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Wooded Island, 1979 Print
    1978 Wooded Island
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Hanford nuclear site and the Columbia River meet in the late seventies, showing a secure industrial landscape during the Cold War. Researchers can trace the path of the U. S. Government Railroad past a Test Facility and islands like Wooded Island.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1979 Map of Priest Rapids
    1979 Map of Priest Rapids
    1979 Priest Rapids
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River basin in the late seventies reveals a landscape shaped by massive federal projects and rail expansion. Trace the Hanford Works perimeter, the Priest Rapids Dam, and the early growth of Royal City and Othello.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1979 Map of Glade
    1979 Map of Glade
    1979 Glade
    1979 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's arid landscape shows the reach of the Columbia Basin Project in the late seventies as irrigation transformed the desert. Trace the development of infrastructure around Pasco and the Tri-Cities Airport, or follow the Burlington Northern tracks through Esquatzel Coulee.
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