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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Island County, Washington

Explore 53 historic maps of Island County from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Island County's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Island County's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Island County, WA maps

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  1. 1911 Map of Mount Vernon
    1911 Map of Mount Vernon
    1911 Mount Vernon
    1911 Print · USGS
    Skagit and Snohomish counties are shown here just after the turn of the century as the railroad and river networks fueled rapid growth. Researchers can trace historic transportation routes like the Anderson Ferry and the Monte Cristo RR through Mount Vernon and the Tulalip Indian Reservation.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1937 Map of Port Gamble, 1964 Print
    1937 Map of Port Gamble, 1964 Print
    1937 Port Gamble
    1964 Print · USGS
    Puget Sound and the Hood Canal meet in the 1930s, showing a world of timber mills and vital ferry crossings. Trace the old routes of the Port Gamble-Shine Auto Ferry and locate historic landmarks like the Point No Point Lighthouse and Indianola.
  7. 1939 Map of Port Townsend
    1939 Map of Port Townsend
    1939 Port Townsend
    1939 Print · USGS
    Coastal Jefferson County in the late 1930s serves as a vital maritime and military hub at the edge of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Clark Farm alongside major landmarks like Fort Worden and the busy docks of Irondale.
  10. 1939 Map of Coupeville
    1939 Map of Coupeville
    1939 Coupeville
    1939 Print · USGS
    Whidbey and Marrowstone Islands are captured in the late 1930s when military forts and ferry lines still dictated the rhythm of Puget Sound. Researchers can trace the grounds of Fort Casey, locate the Island County Courthouse, and find vanished coastal landmarks like Pratts Resort.
  13. 1940 Map of Port Gamble
    1940 Map of Port Gamble
    1940 Port Gamble
    1940 Print · USGS
    The Kitsap Peninsula and Hood Canal are seen here in the final years before the bridge era, when a complex network of ferries was the lifeblood of the sound. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of Port Gamble, Hansville, and the Port Madison Indian Reservation.
  16. 1940 Map of Mt Vernon, 1957 Print
    1940 Map of Mt Vernon, 1957 Print
    1940 Mt Vernon
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Skagit River delta and its thriving rail-and-river towns are captured here just before the mid-century. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous country schools like Harmony Sch and landmarks like the Milltown Ch or the timber-hauling Logging Railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1942 Map of Edmonds, 1944 Print
    1942 Map of Edmonds, 1944 Print
    1942 Edmonds
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal Snohomish County and Whidbey Island are captured in the early 1940s during a period of maritime and rail expansion. Researchers can trace historic ferry lines, the Great Northern railroad, and local landmarks like Alderwood Manor and Firlands Sanitarium.
  22. 1943 Map of Mt Vernon
    1943 Map of Mt Vernon
    1943 Mt Vernon
    1943 Print · USGS
    Skagit County during the early years of the war reveals a complex network of river deltas and rail-dependent settlements. Researchers can trace the heritage of rural communities through labels for Skagit City, the Ridgeway Sch, and the Great Northern railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1943 Map of Stanwood
    1943 Map of Stanwood
    1943 Stanwood
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Puget Sound shoreline comes alive in the early 1940s, showing the intricate waterways and settlements surrounding the Stillaguamish River delta. Genealogists and local historians can trace schoolhouse locations like School No 203 or coastal communities such as Langley and Mabana.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1943 Map of Richardson
    1943 Map of Richardson
    1943 Richardson
    1943 Print · USGS
    Lopez Island and the surrounding San Juan archipelago are captured here in the early forties, showing a coastal landscape of maritime hamlets and isolated island life. You can trace early school sites like Center Sch and the harbor at Richardson, or locate the remote Smith Island National Wild Life Refuge.
  31. 1943 Map of Deception Pass
    1943 Map of Deception Pass
    1943 Deception Pass
    1943 Print · USGS
    Fidalgo and Whidbey Islands are shown in the early 1940s, highlighting the maritime and rail connections of Puget Sound. Researchers can trace the boundaries of the Swinomish Indian Reservation or locate early schools like Fidalgo Sch and Dewey Sch.
  34. 1951 Map of Deception Pass, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Deception Pass, 1953 Print
    1951 Deception Pass
    1953 Print · USGS
    Whidbey and Fidalgo Islands appear here in the early fifties as the region's naval and agricultural identities merged. Genealogists and local historians can trace early schools and coastal landmarks like Rosario School, Fort Whitman, and the village of La Conner.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1953 Map of Hansville, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Hansville, 1954 Print
    1953 Hansville
    1954 Print · USGS
    The northern Kitsap Peninsula and Whidbey Island are shown in the early 1950s, a period of quiet maritime life along the Admiralty Inlet. You can trace early coastal settlements like Hansville and Austin, or locate landmarks such as the Point No Point lighthouse and Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1953 Map of Coupeville, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Coupeville, 1955 Print
    1953 Coupeville
    1955 Print · USGS
    Whidbey Island in the early fifties shows a balance of historic prairie farming and vital Cold War military operations. Researchers can trace the legacy of Coupeville and Ebeys Landing or locate maritime landmarks like the Keystone Ferry Landing and the Lighthouse (Aband'd).
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1953 Map of Freeland, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Freeland, 1955 Print
    1953 Freeland
    1955 Print · USGS
    Whidbey Island in the early fifties shows a transition from rural homesteads to established coastal communities along Holmes Harbor. You can trace the maritime footprint of Bush Point and its Lighthouse or locate family sites near Freeland and Honeymoon Bay.
    6 unique versions available
  46. 1953 Map of Edmonds West, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Edmonds West, 1955 Print
    1953 Edmonds West
    1955 Print · USGS
    Puget Sound communities and industrial shorelines are captured in detail during the early fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the mid-century footprints of Edmonds and Kingston, or locate specific landmarks like the Naval Reservation and Point Wells facilities.
    5 unique versions available
  49. 1953 Map of Nordland, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Nordland, 1955 Print
    1953 Nordland
    1955 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County’s coastal islands and military outposts are documented here in the early fifties, showing the area's transition into a strategic naval hub. Genealogists and researchers can locate Nordland, trace family plots at Sound View Cemetery, and explore the grounds of Fort Flagler Military Reservation.
    4 unique versions available
  52. 1953 Map of Port Ludlow, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Port Ludlow, 1955 Print
    1953 Port Ludlow
    1955 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County’s shoreline in the early fifties reveals a maritime community centered on sheltered bays and timbered valleys. Researchers can locate the historic Port Ludlow Post Office and trace the roads connecting Swansonville and the Mats Mats Quarry.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1953 Map of Maxwelton, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Maxwelton, 1955 Print
    1953 Maxwelton
    1955 Print · USGS
    Southern Whidbey Island in the early fifties reveals a landscape of tidal lagoons and established shoreline communities. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Sunlight Beach, locate the Gravel Pit, or map the early footprints of Maxwelton and Possession.
    4 unique versions available
  58. 1953 Map of Mukilteo, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Mukilteo, 1955 Print
    1953 Mukilteo
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Mukilteo coastline and Whidbey Island are captured here in the early fifties, just as the local aviation and military presence was expanding. Trace the early layout of Paine Field, find the Lighthouse at Elliot Point, and follow the Ferry crossing to Clinton.
    5 unique versions available
  61. 1953 Map of Camano, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Camano, 1955 Print
    1953 Camano
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Puget Sound islands in the early fifties show a transition from rural homesteads to a coastal retreat. Trace the shoreline settlements of Madrona Beach and Cama Beach or the military grounds of the Whidbey Island Naval Air Station.
    4 unique versions available
  64. 1953 Map of Port Townsend North, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Port Townsend North, 1955 Print
    1953 Port Townsend North
    1955 Print · USGS
    The entrance to Puget Sound in the early fifties shows a landscape shaped by coastal defense and maritime commerce. Trace the grounds of Fort Worden Military Res, the lighthouse at Point Wilson, and the ferry lanes crossing the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1953 Map of Edmonds, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Edmonds, 1958 Print
    1953 Edmonds
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Snohomish County shoreline and southern Whidbey Island were undergoing a massive suburban shift in the early fifties. Researchers can trace the growth of Mountlake Terrace, locate old schoolhouses like Fairmont School, and find the Paine Field Air Force Base.
  70. 1956 Map of Tulalip, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Tulalip, 1957 Print
    1956 Tulalip
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Snohomish County shoreline in the mid-fifties is captured here during a period of quiet coastal growth along the sound. Researchers can trace early waterfront developments like Spee-Bi-Dah and Tulalip Shores alongside landmarks like Gedney Island.
    4 unique versions available
  73. 1956 Map of Utsalady, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Utsalady, 1957 Print
    1956 Utsalady
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal Skagit County and the northern tip of Camano Island are shown here in the mid-fifties during a period of steady maritime and agricultural life. Researchers can trace historic family-named routes like Maupin Road and locate the waterfront community of Utsalady or the timber-related English Boom.
    3 unique versions available
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