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Old Maps of Port Townsend, Washington for Metal Detecting

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Port Townsend, WA maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 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.
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 1953 Map of Port Townsend South, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Port Townsend South, 1955 Print
    1953 Port Townsend South
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Quimper Peninsula in the mid-1950s is a landscape of coastal industry and rural valley life. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridor of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific or locate residents near Irondale, Hadlock, and Laurel Grove Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1957 Map of Victoria, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Victoria, 1960 Print
    1957 Victoria
    1960 Print · USGS
    The San Juan Islands and the North Cascades coastline are shown in detail during the late fifties, a period of significant military and industrial presence. Researchers can trace historic rail lines like the Great Northern or locate sites such as the Whidbey Island Naval Air Sta and Friday Harbor.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1975 Map of Port Townsend, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Port Townsend, 1977 Print
    1975 Port Townsend
    1977 Print · USGS
    The northern Puget Sound in the mid-seventies shows a landscape of military readiness and maritime industry. Researchers can trace the extensive Whidbey Island Naval Air Station or locate historic coastal defenses at Fort Casey Military Res and Fort Ebey Military Res.
  25. 1993 Map of Port Townsend
    1993 Map of Port Townsend
    1993 Port Townsend
    1993 Print · USGS
    The Puget Sound and Whidbey Island are captured in the early nineties, showing a landscape defined by naval aviation and maritime trade. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Oak Harbor and Coupeville or locate family sites near the Arlington Municipal Cemetery and Ault Field.
  28. 1998 Map of Nordland, 2003 Print
    1998 Map of Nordland, 2003 Print
    1998 Nordland
    2003 Print · USGS
    Marrowstone and Indian Islands appear here at the close of the twentieth century, showing a landscape defined by military history and maritime life. Researchers can locate Sound View Cemetery, the Lighthouse at Marrowstone Point, and the village of Nordland.
  31. 2011 Map of Port Townsend North, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Port Townsend North, 2011 Print
    2011 Port Townsend North
    2011 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of the Olympic and Whidbey peninsulas meet at the entrance to the sound in the early 2010s. Maritime researchers and local historians can locate the Point Wilson Lighthouse, the Jefferson County Fairgrounds, and the quiet waters of Lake Pondilla.
  34. 2011 Map of Nordland, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Nordland, 2011 Print
    2011 Nordland
    2011 Print · USGS
    Marrowstone and Indian Islands are documented here in the early 2000s, showcasing the maritime infrastructure of the Puget Sound entrance. Researchers can trace land use at Fort Flagler, locate the Nordland Post Office, or identify family sites near Sound View Cemetery.
  37. 2011 Map of Port Townsend South, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Port Townsend South, 2011 Print
    2011 Port Townsend South
    2011 Print · USGS
    The southern Quimper Peninsula and its maritime corridors are detailed here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace local development around Irondale and Port Hadlock or locate family landmarks near Adelma Beach and the Chimacum Valley.
  40. 2011 Map of Coupeville, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Coupeville, 2011 Print
    2011 Coupeville
    2011 Print · USGS
    Whidbey Island's historic heart and maritime gateways are detailed here during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Coupeville and find landmarks like Sunnyside Cemetery, Fort Casey, and the old docks at San de Fuca.
  43. 2014 Map of Nordland, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Nordland, 2014 Print
    2014 Nordland
    2014 Print · USGS
    Coastal Jefferson County comes alive in this 2010s survey of the maritime corridor between the Miller Peninsula and Whidbey Island. Researchers can trace the layout of Fort Flagler and Nordland, or locate landmarks like Sound View Cem and the Marrowstone Point Lighthouse.
  46. 2014 Map of Port Townsend South, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Port Townsend South, 2014 Print
    2014 Port Townsend South
    2014 Print · USGS
    Coastal Jefferson County comes into focus in this mid-2010s survey of the Quimper Peninsula and its surrounding waters. Trace local maritime and aviation history through the Port Townsend Ferry Landing, Adelma Beach, and the Jefferson County International Airport.
  49. 2014 Map of Port Townsend North, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Port Townsend North, 2014 Print
    2014 Port Townsend North
    2014 Print · USGS
    Port Townsend and Whidbey Island stand as sentinels over the entrance to the sound in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the streets of Port Townsend or explore coastal landmarks like Point Wilson Lighthouse and Fort Worden State Park.
  52. 2014 Map of Coupeville, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Coupeville, 2014 Print
    2014 Coupeville
    2014 Print · USGS
    Whidbey Island is shown in its modern era, where historic coastal defenses and early maritime settlements meet protected agricultural prairies. Researchers can trace land use through the Ebeys Landing National Historical Reserve, locate the historic Fort Casey, and find local family sites near Sunnyside Cem.
  55. 2017 Map of Port Townsend North, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Port Townsend North, 2017 Print
    2017 Port Townsend North
    2017 Print · USGS
    Coastal Jefferson and Island Counties are documented here in the late twenty-teens, showing the intersection of maritime navigation and preservation. Trace local landmarks like Point Wilson, the winding Pacific NW National Scenic Trail, and Tibbals Lake.
  58. 2017 Map of Port Townsend South, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Port Townsend South, 2017 Print
    2017 Port Townsend South
    2017 Print · USGS
    The Quimper Peninsula in the late 2010s shows a unique mix of maritime towns and inland forests. Trace the growth of Port Hadlock-Irondale, locate Laurel Grove Cem, and follow the Pacific NW National Scenic Trail.
  61. 2017 Map of Nordland, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Nordland, 2017 Print
    2017 Nordland
    2017 Print · USGS
    The eastern Olympic Peninsula shoreline and Marrowstone Island are captured here in the late twenty-teens. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Sound View Cem, the village of Nordland, and the geography of Mystery Bay and Indian Island.
  64. 2017 Map of Coupeville, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Coupeville, 2017 Print
    2017 Coupeville
    2017 Print · USGS
    Whidbey Island's central peninsula is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring boundaries of Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve. Researchers can trace local lineage at Sunnyside Cem or explore the coastal layouts of Coupeville and San De Fuca.
  67. 2020 Map of Nordland, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Nordland, 2020 Print
    2020 Nordland
    2020 Print · USGS
    Marrowstone and Indian Islands are captured in detail during the 2020s, showing the complex shoreline of Jefferson County. Researchers can locate the Sound View Cem, the strategic Anti-Aircraft Battery, and the small community of Nordland along Mystery Bay.
  70. 2020 Map of Port Townsend South, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Port Townsend South, 2020 Print
    2020 Port Townsend South
    2020 Print · USGS
    The Olympic Peninsula's eastern shores come into focus in this recent survey of Jefferson County's maritime and rural landscapes. Researchers can locate the Jefferson County Courthouse, trace the Pacific NW National Scenic Trail, and explore the layout of Port Hadlock-Irondale.
  73. 2020 Map of Coupeville, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Coupeville, 2020 Print
    2020 Coupeville
    2020 Print · USGS
    Whidbey Island settlement and agricultural heritage are on full display in this contemporary survey of the Central Sound. Researchers can trace historic farm boundaries near Sunnyside Cem and locate landmarks like Admiralty Head or San de Fuca.
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