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Old Maps of Franklin County, Washington for Metal Detecting

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Franklin County, WA maps

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  1. 1915 Map of Wallulah
    1915 Map of Wallulah
    1915 Wallulah
    1915 Print · USGS
    The convergence of the Snake and Columbia rivers in the mid-1910s reveals a landscape defined by steam power and irrigation. Genealogists and rail historians can trace early settlements like Attalia and Two Rivers alongside the path of the Oregon-Washington RR & Nav Co.
  4. 1916 Map of Connell
    1916 Map of Connell
    1916 Connell
    1916 Print · USGS
    In the decade before the region's landscape was further transformed by modern irrigation, this area shows a dense network of early schoolhouses and railroad stops. Genealogists can trace family footprints through sites like Roxboro School, Hatton, and Kahlotus along the Washtucna Lake shoreline.
  7. 1917 Map of Pasco
    1917 Map of Pasco
    1917 Pasco
    1917 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Columbia and Snake rivers in the early twentieth century shows a region being reshaped by irrigation and rail. Genealogists can trace family holdings and rural schoolhouses like Baxter School, the Farnsworth Ranch, and the Zimmerman Ferry.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1918 Map of Connell
    1918 Map of Connell
    1918 Connell
    1918 Print · USGS
    Eastern Washington at the end of the Great War era shows a landscape shaped by emerging railroads and a dense network of rural school districts. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites across Paradise Flats and locate early community hubs like Kahlotus, Connell, and Stephenson School.
  13. 1918 Map of Wallula, 1942 Print
    1918 Map of Wallula, 1942 Print
    1918 Wallula
    1942 Print · USGS
    The river-and-rail hubs of the Walla Walla Valley are captured here as they appeared between the world wars. Researchers can trace the path of the Wallula Ferry, locate early country schools like Frog Hallow School, and follow the complex rail lines through Eureka.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1924 Map of Hanford
    1924 Map of Hanford
    1924 Hanford
    1924 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River valley in the early 1920s was a landscape of pioneering ranches and riverfront towns long before the atomic age. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Hanford and White Bluffs, or locate rural landmarks like the Brick School and Maplehurst Ranch.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1925 Map of Scooteney Lake
    1925 Map of Scooteney Lake
    1925 Scooteney Lake
    1925 Print · USGS
    Franklin County ranching and rail life are captured here in the mid-1920s, showing the early development of the Columbia Basin. Genealogists can locate family homesteads like Hendrix Sheep Ranch and Hezel Ranch or trace rural education at Kohler School.
  22. 1948 Map of Starbuck, 1968 Print
    1948 Map of Starbuck, 1968 Print
    1948 Starbuck
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Snake River canyon and Palouse coulees defined this rail-and-ranching corridor in the late 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Starbuck, the riverside settlement of Riparia, and family sites like Gordon Farm.
  25. 1948 Map of Ayer, 1976 Print
    1948 Map of Ayer, 1976 Print
    1948 Ayer
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Snake River breaks through the basalt plateau in the late 1940s, serving as a vital corridor for the Union Pacific and various family operations. Researchers can trace the riverfront at Ayer and Magallon or locate named homesteads like the Tucker Farm and Davin Ranch.
  28. 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.
  31. 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.
  34. 1951 Map of Scooteney Lake
    1951 Map of Scooteney Lake
    1951 Scooteney Lake
    1951 Print · USGS
    Franklin County ranching and rail history are preserved in this mid-century survey of the Washington high desert. Genealogists and historians can trace family landmarks like Rickards Ranch and the early layout of Mesa along the Pacific Northern line.
  37. 1951 Map of Richland, 1955 Print
    1951 Map of Richland, 1955 Print
    1951 Richland
    1955 Print · USGS
    Benton County undergoes a massive industrial shift during the early Cold War era as the atomic age reshapes the desert landscape. You can trace the early footprint of the Hanford Works, the growth of RICHLAND, and the vital irrigation systems like the Columbia Canal.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1951 Map of Hanford, 1955 Print
    1951 Map of Hanford, 1955 Print
    1951 Hanford
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River basin in the early fifties shows a landscape reshaped for the atomic era. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of the Hanford Townsite, White Bluffs Townsite, and several family homesteads like Pioneer Ranch.
  43. 1953 Map of Walla Walla, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Walla Walla, 1964 Print
    1953 Walla Walla
    1964 Print · USGS
    Southeast Washington enters the atomic and hydroelectric age in the mid-twentieth century as new dams reshape the desert landscape. You can trace the development of the Hanford Works, identify remote rail stops like Novara Siding, and locate the historic Dry Creek Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1958 Map of Walla Walla
    1958 Map of Walla Walla
    1958 Walla Walla
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Tri-Cities and Walla Walla region are captured here during the mid-century expansion of atomic energy and river infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Richland (AEC), the rural Hatton and Washtucna settlements, and landmarks like Palouse Falls State Park.
  49. 1963 Map of Rye Grass Coulee, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Rye Grass Coulee, 1965 Print
    1963 Rye Grass Coulee
    1965 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's arid coulee country is captured in the early sixties, showing a landscape defined by industrial utility and natural drainage. Researchers can trace the path of the Pipeline past a Storage Bin or follow the Jeep Trail through the Sand Dunes.
  52. 1964 Map of Levey SW, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Levey SW, 1965 Print
    1964 Levey SW
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Franklin County interior in the 1960s shows a landscape of shifting sands and heavy river infrastructure. Researchers can trace the Spokane Portland and Seattle rail line and the footprint of the Ice Harbor Dam along the Snake River.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1964 Map of Levey SE, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Levey SE, 1965 Print
    1964 Levey SE
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Snake River corridor in the mid-sixties reveals a landscape reshaped by the waters of Lake Sacajawea. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side settlements like Levey, Redd, and Ash alongside landmarks such as Fishhook Park and Levey Landing.
  58. 1964 Map of Slater, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Slater, 1965 Print
    1964 Slater
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Walla Walla County landscape in the mid-1960s reveals a critical junction of rail and river commerce near the Snake River. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of the Union Pacific and Northern Pacific through the settlements of Slater and Le Grow.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1964 Map of Levey NE, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Levey NE, 1965 Print
    1964 Levey NE
    1965 Print · USGS
    Franklin County's high desert landscape was transitioning through new land management and irrigation efforts in the mid-sixties. Researchers can trace rural infrastructure and natural landmarks like Smith Canyon, Haverland Road, and the shifting Sand Dunes.
  64. 1964 Map of Humorist, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Humorist, 1965 Print
    1964 Humorist
    1965 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Snake and Columbia rivers in the mid-sixties reveals a landscape reshaped by massive dam projects and wildlife conservation. Trace the intersection of the Northern Pacific rail lines near Humorist or explore the marshlands of the Mc Nary National Wildlife Refuge.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1964 Map of Kennewick, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Kennewick, 1966 Print
    1964 Kennewick
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Tri-Cities area undergoes rapid mid-century expansion where the Yakima and Columbia Rivers meet. Genealogists and local historians can trace suburban growth and irrigation through Kennewick, Riverview Heights Cem, and the Columbia Canal.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1964 Map of Pasco, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Pasco, 1966 Print
    1964 Pasco
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Tri-Cities region underwent significant postwar transformation as irrigation and infrastructure reshaped the Columbia Basin in the 1960s. Researchers can trace the development of Pasco and Kennewick, locating sites like Vista Field and Desert Lawn Memorial Park.
  73. 1964 Map of Pasco, 1967 Print
    1964 Map of Pasco, 1967 Print
    1964 Pasco
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Tri-Cities region underwent significant transformation in the mid-sixties as the newly formed Lake Wallula reshaped the riverfronts. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of PASCO and KENNEWICK, locating long-standing landmarks like City View Cem and the Port of Pasco.
    2 unique versions available
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