1950s Maps of Moses Lake, Washington

Explore 8 historic maps of Moses Lake 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 Moses Lake'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 Moses Lake's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Moses Lake, WA maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Ritzville, 1966 Print
    1953 Map of Ritzville, 1966 Print
    1953 Ritzville
    1966 Print · USGS
    Eastern Washington was undergoing a massive agricultural and industrial transformation in the mid-fifties as irrigation from the Grand Coulee Dam reached the plateau. Researchers can trace the mid-century rail network of the Great Northern and locate vital local sites like Larson Air Force Base and Odessa.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1956 Map of Wheeler
    1956 Map of Wheeler
    1956 Wheeler
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central Grant County is captured in the mid-fifties as the railroad and new irrigation canals transformed the desert. Trace the industrial footprint of the Sugar Beet Refinery or locate the old siding at Banks and the Cemetery near Wheeler.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1956 Map of Moses Lake South, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Moses Lake South, 1957 Print
    1956 Moses Lake South
    1957 Print · USGS
    Grant County is shown here in the mid-1950s as the landscape transformed through major irrigation and reservoir projects. Researchers can trace the early layout of Westlake, the grounds of Moses Lake State Park, and the historic path of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1956 Map of Moses Lake North, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Moses Lake North, 1957 Print
    1956 Moses Lake North
    1957 Print · USGS
    Moses Lake entered a period of rapid mid-century expansion driven by the massive Larson Air Force Base and a complex new irrigation network. Researchers can trace the early residential street grids, school locations like Knolls Vista Sch, and the busy junction of the Northern Pacific railroad.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1956 Map of Sieler, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Sieler, 1958 Print
    1956 Sieler
    1958 Print · USGS
    Grant County is captured in the mid-1950s as irrigation and the railroad transformed the high desert into an agricultural hub. Trace the vanished industrial landscape of the Sugar Beet Refinery and the small rail stops of Sieler and McDonald.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1956 Map of Wheeler, 1960 Print
    1956 Map of Wheeler, 1960 Print
    1956 Wheeler
    1960 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1950s, the Columbia Basin landscape was being reshaped by large-scale irrigation and rail transit. Trace the growth of the region through the Sugar Refinery at Wheeler and the busy rail hub at Bassett Junction.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1956 Map of Moses Lake, 1960 Print
    1956 Map of Moses Lake, 1960 Print
    1956 Moses Lake
    1960 Print · USGS
    Moses Lake and the surrounding Grant County desert are seen here during the mid-fifties expansion of the Columbia Basin Project. Genealogists and historians can locate the sprawling Larson Air Force Base, old school sites like Lakeview Sch, and the rural community of Mae.
    5 unique versions available

  8. 1959 Map of Ritzville
    1959 Map of Ritzville
    1959 Ritzville
    1959 Print · USGS
    Eastern Washington in the late fifties reveals a landscape transformed by massive irrigation projects and postwar growth. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-line communities from Ritzville to Davenport and locate landmarks like Larson Air Force Base and Telford Station.

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