Old Maps of Ocean Shores, Washington for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 15 historic maps of Ocean Shores. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Ocean Shores, WA maps

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  1. 1938 Map of Moclips, 1961 Print
    1938 Map of Moclips, 1961 Print
    1938 Moclips
    1961 Print · USGS
    Coastal Grays Harbor County comes alive in this pre-war survey of the Washington shoreline and its timber-driven interior. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail spurs of the Northern Pacific and locate historic mills and settlements like Aloha, Carlisle, and Stearnsville.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1941 Map of Moclips
    1941 Map of Moclips
    1941 Moclips
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Grays Harbor coastline was a bustling corridor of timber and milling just before the war. Researchers can trace the extensive Polson Logging Company rail lines, the Carlisle School, and industrial sites like the Stearns Shingle Mill.

  3. 1941 Map of Grayland
    1941 Map of Grayland
    1941 Grayland
    1941 Print · USGS
    Grays Harbor and the Washington coast are captured here just before the mobilization of the early 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Westport, locate the Western Logging Co Camp, and find maritime landmarks like the Grays Harbor L H.

  4. 1943 Map of Copalis Beach
    1943 Map of Copalis Beach
    1943 Copalis Beach
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Washington coast in the 1940s is detailed here from the Olympic Peninsula to the Columbia River. Trace old beach settlements like Moclips and Copalis Beach alongside landmarks like the Willapa Bay Lighthouse.

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 1957 Map of Copalis Beach, 1968 Print
    1957 Map of Copalis Beach, 1968 Print
    1957 Copalis Beach
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Washington coast during the late fifties reveals a landscape of tribal reservations and timber towns linked by the Northern Pacific RR. Trace family history and land patterns near Forks Cemetery, the shingle mill, or coastal landings like Taholah and Oysterville.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1963 Map of Copalis Beach
    1963 Map of Copalis Beach
    1963 Copalis Beach
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Washington coast in the early sixties reveals a landscape of massive timber reserves, indigenous lands, and quiet seaside villages. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of coastal life through sites like Lone Fir Cemetery, the Dismantled RR, and the historic oyster beds of Oysterville.

  11. 1980 Map of Copalis Beach, 1988 Print
    1980 Map of Copalis Beach, 1988 Print
    1980 Copalis Beach
    1988 Print · USGS
    The Grays Harbor coast in the early eighties shows a landscape defined by the Quinault Indian Reservation and seaside rail history. Researchers can trace the Burlington Northern route through Moclips, Aloha, and Copalis Crossing.

  12. 1989 Map of Westport
    1989 Map of Westport
    1989 Westport
    1989 Print · USGS
    The Washington coast and the mouth of Grays Harbor are captured in the late eighties, documenting the maritime infrastructure and coastal settlements of the era. Researchers can trace the development of Westport, Ocean Shores, and historic waterfronts like Oysterville or Bay City.

  13. 2023 Map of Copalis Beach, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Copalis Beach, 2023 Print
    2023 Copalis Beach
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Washington coast north of Grays Harbor comes into focus in this recent survey of the Copalis peninsula. Researchers can trace coastal growth through Ocean Shores, locate Hogan's Corner Airport, and follow the Copalis River to the sea.

  14. 2023 Map of Westport, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Westport, 2023 Print
    2023 Westport
    2023 Print · USGS
    Coastal life in Grays Harbor comes into focus as it appeared in the early 2020s, showing the interaction between maritime commerce and shifting tides. Trace the streets of Westport and Westhaven, or locate landmarks like Westport Airport and the distant Traitors Islet.

  15. 2023 Map of Point Brown, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Point Brown, 2023 Print
    2023 Point Brown
    2023 Print · USGS
    The coastal peninsula of Ocean Shores is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the fully developed residential canal system and harbor frontage. Researchers can trace the layout of Ocean Shores from Point Brown up to the Ocean Shores Municipal Airport.

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