1950s Maps of Garfield County, Washington

Explore 7 historic maps of Garfield County 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 Garfield County'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.
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Start exploring Garfield County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Garfield County, WA maps

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  1. 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

  2. 1950 Map of Hay, 1956 Print
    1950 Map of Hay, 1956 Print
    1950 Hay
    1956 Print · USGS
    Whitman and Garfield counties are captured here in the mid-twentieth century as the regional economy revolved around the Snake River and its rail corridors. Genealogists and local historians can locate rural landmarks like the Selbu Church, the Pataha Valley Grange, and the Central Ferry crossing.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1952 Map of Hay
    1952 Map of Hay
    1952 Hay
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Snake River corridor in the early fifties shows a landscape of isolated ferry crossings and canyon-side rail lines. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Selbu Church, the Pataha Valley Grange, and the old Central Ferry School.

  4. 1955 Map of Pullman, 1963 Print
    1955 Map of Pullman, 1963 Print
    1955 Pullman
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Palouse and Clearwater regions are captured here in the mid-1950s, showing the height of the rail-and-river economy. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Camas Prairie RR, find local landmarks like Whitman County Memorial Cem, and locate early academic centers at Washington State University and the University of Idaho.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1955 Map of Grangeville, 1964 Print
    1955 Map of Grangeville, 1964 Print
    1955 Grangeville
    1964 Print · USGS
    The high country of the Idaho-Oregon border comes alive in the mid-1950s, showing the deep river canyons and mountain peaks. Trace the Union Pacific RR through the valleys or locate settlements like Grangeville, Joseph, and the shoreline of Wallowa Lake.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1958 Map of Pullman
    1958 Map of Pullman
    1958 Pullman
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Palouse and Clearwater regions are captured here in the late fifties, showing the vital river-and-rail connection between eastern Washington and northern Idaho. Local historians can trace the paths of the Camas Prairie RR and Union Pacific RR as they serve towns like Colfax, Kamiah, and Nezperce.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1959 Map of Grangeville
    1959 Map of Grangeville
    1959 Grangeville
    1959 Print · USGS
    The high alpine peaks and deep river canyons of the Idaho-Oregon borderlands are captured in the late fifties. Researchers can trace the Union Pacific RR through the valleys to settlements like Enterprise, Union, and Grangeville.
    2 unique versions available

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