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1950s Maps of Grays Harbor County, Washington

Explore 33 historic maps of Grays Harbor 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 Grays Harbor County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Grays Harbor County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Grays Harbor County, WA maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Mt Christie
    1950 Map of Mt Christie
    1950 Mt Christie
    1950 Print · USGS
    Jefferson and Grays Harbor counties appear here during the mid-century, showing a landscape of backcountry shelters and mountain trails. You can trace the routes of early hikers and rangers through Graves Creek Inn, the Muncaster Sch, and Chicago Camp.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1951 Map of Copalis Beach
    1951 Map of Copalis Beach
    1951 Copalis Beach
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Olympic Peninsula's rugged coast and tribal lands are meticulously detailed in the early 1950s. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of coastal communities from Taholah to La Push or locate early markers like the James Island Lighthouse.
  7. 1953 Map of Hoquiam
    1953 Map of Hoquiam
    1953 Hoquiam
    1953 Print · USGS
    Southwest 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
  10. 1953 Map of Rochester, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Rochester, 1955 Print
    1953 Rochester
    1955 Print · USGS
    Thurston and Lewis counties in the early fifties reveal a dense network of timberlands and river-bottom farms. Genealogists can locate the Finnish Cem and Grand Mound Cem, or trace the Fort Henness Site and the vanished logging community of Bordeaux.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1953 Map of Mt Tebo, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Mt Tebo, 1955 Print
    1953 Mt Tebo
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Mason and Grays Harbor county line was a hub of timber production and wilderness management in the 1950s. Genealogists and historians can trace old logging infrastructure like Fir Creek Reload, primitive campsites at Camp 3 (Site), and the remote Le Bar Guard Sta.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1953 Map of Malone, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Malone, 1955 Print
    1953 Malone
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Chehalis River valley was a bustling rail corridor in the mid-1950s, supporting timber towns and riverside communities. Genealogists and historians can trace rail stops at Malone and Porter, find the Sharon Cem, or locate the North River Consolidated Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1953 Map of Shelton, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Shelton, 1956 Print
    1953 Shelton
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Mason County waterfront and its timbered interior come alive in this mid-century survey of the inlets surrounding Shelton. Trace the legacy of rural education and military history at Bordeaux Sch, New Kamilche, and the Naval Auxiliary Air Station.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1953 Map of Elma, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Elma, 1956 Print
    1953 Elma
    1956 Print · USGS
    Grays Harbor and Mason Counties come alive in the early fifties, showing a region defined by its timber economy and river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side settlements like Deckerville, Rayville, and Elma, or locate family sites near Turnow Cem and the Mary M Knight School.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1955 Map of Montesano, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Montesano, 1957 Print
    1955 Montesano
    1957 Print · USGS
    The river-and-rail hub of Montesano is captured here in the mid-fifties as the timber economy shaped the Chehalis valley. Genealogists can trace family names at Brick Ch or locate vanished sites like Artic and the rural community of Brooklyn.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1955 Map of Wynoochee Valley, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Wynoochee Valley, 1957 Print
    1955 Wynoochee Valley
    1957 Print · USGS
    Grays Harbor County’s timber country comes alive in the mid-1950s as logging operations reshape the river valleys. Local historians can trace the Middle Fork Railroad, locate the Wynoochee Grange, and find fire watch sites like McGray Lookout.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1955 Map of Taholah, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Taholah, 1957 Print
    1955 Taholah
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal Washington is captured here in the mid-fifties, centered on the Quinault Indian Reservation and the river-mouth village of Taholah. Researchers can locate specialized maritime landmarks like the Coast Guard Res and find natural features including Point Grenville and Sea Lion Rock.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1955 Map of Grisdale, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Grisdale, 1957 Print
    1955 Grisdale
    1957 Print · USGS
    Grays Harbor and Mason counties are shown during the height of mid-century timber operations, centered on the logging community of Grisdale. Researchers can trace the extensive timber rail network, including the Schaefer Railroad and Anderson Logging RR, alongside landmarks like Satsop Guard Sta.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1955 Map of Macafee Hill, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Macafee Hill, 1957 Print
    1955 Macafee Hill
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal Washington's timber country is documented here in the mid-1950s, showing the intersection of tribal lands and national forest. Researchers can trace historical timber operations through the Logging Railroad and State Log Scaling Station or locate family-named sites like Baker Prairie and Macafee Hill.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1955 Map of Humptulips, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Humptulips, 1957 Print
    1955 Humptulips
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Olympic Peninsula timber and river country comes alive in the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of industrial logging and early settlement. Trace family roots and old timber operations near Humptulips, New London, and the Logging Railroad.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1955 Map of Quinault Lake, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Quinault Lake, 1957 Print
    1955 Quinault Lake
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Olympic Peninsula's dense timberlands and recreational corridors are captured here during the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the industrial Logging RR network, the Quinault Lake School, and various forest camps like Falls Creek Forest Camp.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1955 Map of Point Brown, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Point Brown, 1959 Print
    1955 Point Brown
    1959 Print · USGS
    The mouth of Grays Harbor is documented here in the mid-1950s, showing the early coastal development of the peninsula. Researchers can trace the layout of small outposts like Jetty Camp and Brown or the maritime infrastructure of the North Jetty and Coast Guard Reservation.
    6 unique versions available
  49. 1955 Map of Carlisle, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Carlisle, 1959 Print
    1955 Carlisle
    1959 Print · USGS
    Coastal Grays Harbor County in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape dominated by the timber industry and its transport networks. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the developments of Carlisle, the Logging Railroad, and the Northern Pacific line passing through Onslow.
    4 unique versions available
  52. 1955 Map of Copalis Beach, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Copalis Beach, 1959 Print
    1955 Copalis Beach
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Grays Harbor coastline in the mid-1950s features a series of growing beachside communities nestled behind protective dunes. You can trace early coastal development from Copalis Beach down to Oyhut, identifying old structures, the Cem near Lang Lake, and the local Cranberry Bog.
    5 unique versions available
  55. 1955 Map of Moclips, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Moclips, 1959 Print
    1955 Moclips
    1959 Print · USGS
    Coastal Grays Harbor County comes alive in the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of Pacific beach life and the local timber industry. Researchers can trace the path of the Northern Pacific Railroad to the Sawmill at Aloha or locate early shoreline developments like Sunset Beach and Roosevelt Beach.
    4 unique versions available
  58. 1955 Map of Aberdeen SE, 1985 Print
    1955 Map of Aberdeen SE, 1985 Print
    1955 Aberdeen SE
    1985 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1950s, this timber and river territory on the Grays Harbor and Pacific County line remained a wilderness of named creeks and ridges. Researchers can trace the winding course of the North River and locate specific features like the Gaging Sta and a local Quarry.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1956 Map of Destruction Island, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Destruction Island, 1959 Print
    1956 Destruction Island
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Washington coast during the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of tribal lands and newly protected park territory. Trace maritime and river history through the Destruction Island Lighthouse and rapids like Barker Rapids.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1956 Map of Copalis Crossing, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Copalis Crossing, 1959 Print
    1956 Copalis Crossing
    1959 Print · USGS
    Coastal Grays Harbor County comes alive in the late fifties, showing the logging and cranberry culture along the NORTHERN PACIFIC rail line. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and stations from Copalis Crossing and Wilderness to the community Grange near Newton.
    4 unique versions available
  67. 1956 Map of Westport, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Westport, 1959 Print
    1956 Westport
    1959 Print · USGS
    Grays Harbor at the mid-point of the twentieth century shows a landscape defined by maritime navigation and coastal industry. Trace the Old Railroad Grade past Ocosta or locate the Lighthouse and Coast Guard Reservation at Pt Chehalis.
    5 unique versions available
  70. 1956 Map of Grayland, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Grayland, 1959 Print
    1956 Grayland
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Washington coast in the 1950s shows a landscape of tidal flats and specialized agriculture. Researchers can trace family-named routes and coastal settlements like Grayland and Heather, or locate historical Cranberry Bogs and the industrial sites at Bay City.
    4 unique versions available
  73. 1956 Map of Kloochman Rock, 1960 Print
    1956 Map of Kloochman Rock, 1960 Print
    1956 Kloochman Rock
    1960 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Jefferson County is shown as a vast wilderness of river basins and high ridges during the peak years of the national forest era. Researchers can trace the locations of backcountry shelters like Bob Creek Shelter and early outposts such as Smith Place.
    3 unique versions available
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