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Old Maps of Burien, Washington

Explore 22 old maps of Burien, spanning from 1894 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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  1. 1894 Map of Seattle, 1903 Print
    1894 Map of Seattle, 1903 Print
    1894 Seattle
    1903 Print · USGS
    Seattle and its surrounding bay-side towns come alive in the 1890s, showing the region before modern industrialization reshaped the shoreline. Researchers can trace the original courses of the Dwamish River and locate early settlements like Ballard, West Seattle, and Ravenna.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1895 Map of Snohomish, 1954 Print
    1895 Map of Snohomish, 1954 Print
    1895 Snohomish
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Puget Sound region in the late nineteenth century is documented here as Seattle and Everett rapidly expand via a growing rail network. Genealogists and historians can trace early waterfront settlements and inland junctions such as Mukilteo, Woodinville, and the grounds of Ft. Lawton.
  7. 1897 Map of Tacoma
    1897 Map of Tacoma
    1897 Tacoma
    1897 Print · USGS
    Puget Sound and the Tacoma waterfront come alive in the late 1890s, when coal railroads and river valleys drove regional growth. Genealogists can trace family roots in early island settlements like Chautauqua or inland rail towns such as Black Diamond and Wilkeson.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1897 Map of Seattle
    1897 Map of Seattle
    1897 Seattle
    1897 Print · USGS
    The Puget Sound region is seen here in the late nineteenth century as the rail-and-water economy flourished. Genealogists and historians can trace early landings and rail stops like Curtis Landing, Moorland, and Kirkland Junction.
    10 unique versions available
  13. 1900 Map of Tacoma
    1900 Map of Tacoma
    1900 Tacoma
    1900 Print · USGS
    The Puget Sound region was a hive of rail and maritime activity at the end of the Victorian era. Researchers can trace early settlements like Chautauqua, identify tribal lands at the Muckleshoot Indian Reservation, and locate mining towns such as Black Diamond.
    9 unique versions available
  16. 1908 Map of Seattle, 1955 Print
    1908 Map of Seattle, 1955 Print
    1908 Seattle
    1955 Print · USGS
    Seattle's maritime and urban landscape is captured during a period of rapid growth and international attention. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood development near Ballard, the site of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition, and landmarks like Fort Lawton.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1909 Map of Seattle Special
    1909 Map of Seattle Special
    1909 Seattle Special
    1909 Print · USGS
    The Seattle waterfront and its surrounding hills appear here during the year of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition. Genealogists and historians can trace early city neighborhoods and rail lines like the Seattle-Everett Interurban or locate Lakeview Cemetery and Fort Lawton.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1949 Map of Des Moines, 1956 Print
    1949 Map of Des Moines, 1956 Print
    1949 Des Moines
    1956 Print · USGS
    Post-war King County comes to life as aviation and industry reshape the landscape between the Sound and the river valleys. Trace the early layout of Seattle Tacoma Airport alongside community landmarks like Covenant Beach Camp and Highline High Sch.
    6 unique versions available
  25. 1949 Map of Vashon, 1956 Print
    1949 Map of Vashon, 1956 Print
    1949 Vashon
    1956 Print · USGS
    Vashon and Maury Islands are captured here in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by waterfront settlements and maritime life. Genealogists can trace family locations in small communities like Burton, Ellisport, and Sylvan Beach, or find local landmarks such as Vashon Sch and the KOMO Radio Towers.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1949 Map of Seattle South, 1956 Print
    1949 Map of Seattle South, 1956 Print
    1949 Seattle South
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Seattle is captured here as a bustling industrial and maritime hub just after the war years. Local historians can trace the rail lines of the Northern Pacific, the early layout of Boeing Field, and community anchors like Sicks Stadium and Yesler Terrace.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1958 Map of Seattle, 1966 Print
    1958 Map of Seattle, 1966 Print
    1958 Seattle
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Puget Sound region in the mid-fifties showcases a balance of urban growth and Olympic wilderness. Trace the industrial waterfronts of Tacoma, old naval facilities like Keyport Naval Res, and mountain peaks like Mount Constance.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1962 Map of Seattle
    1962 Map of Seattle
    1962 Seattle
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Puget Sound region and Olympic Peninsula are shown at a peak of mid-century growth. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Pacific Coast RR or locate landmarks such as Fort Lawton and the Bothell Power Station.
  37. 1975 Map of Tacoma, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Tacoma, 1977 Print
    1975 Tacoma
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Puget Sound region in the mid-seventies reveals a landscape of growing urban centers and massive federal installations. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Tacoma and Olympia, or locate landmarks like the McNeil Island Penitentiary and Fort Lewis Military Reservation.
  40. 1975 Map of Seattle, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Seattle, 1977 Print
    1975 Seattle
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Puget Sound region in the mid-seventies shows a landscape of rapid suburban growth and vital maritime industry. Researchers can trace the development of Eastside hubs like Bellevue or examine the rail and naval infrastructure of Bremerton and Paine Field.
  43. 1983 Map of Seattle South
    1983 Map of Seattle South
    1983 Seattle South
    1983 Print · USGS
    Seattle in the early eighties shows a dense urban landscape defined by its bustling harbor and growing infrastructure. Researchers can trace the development of Rainier Valley, the industrial footprint of Harbor Island, and the sites of landmarks like the Kingdome and Seattle Center.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1983 Map of Burien
    1983 Map of Burien
    1983 Burien
    1983 Print · USGS
    Puget Sound and the expanding Sea-Tac corridor define the landscape of King County in the early eighties. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks from Vashon Island Airport to the Washington Memorial Park Cemetery and Burien General Hospital.
  49. 1991 Map of Tacoma
    1991 Map of Tacoma
    1991 Tacoma
    1991 Print · USGS
    The South Sound and Tacoma waterfront appear here in the early nineties, showing a landscape defined by deep-water inlets and massive federal installations. Researchers can trace the development of Lakewood Center or locate the historic rail lines of the Burlington Northern Railroad and Union Pacific Railroad.
  52. 1992 Map of Seattle, 1993 Print
    1992 Map of Seattle, 1993 Print
    1992 Seattle
    1993 Print · USGS
    The Seattle metropolitan area and Puget Sound are shown here in the early nineties during a period of rapid suburban and technological growth. Researchers can trace the development of Mercer Island, locate the Bangor Naval Submarine Base, and study the industrial layout of Boeing Field.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1997 Map of Vashon, 2003 Print
    1997 Map of Vashon, 2003 Print
    1997 Vashon
    2003 Print · USGS
    Vashon and Maury Islands are shown at the close of the twentieth century, detailing the dense coastal settlements of the southern Sound. Genealogists and local historians can trace family properties near Burton, Ellisport, and the Vashon Municipal Airport.
  58. 2023 Map of Seattle South, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Seattle South, 2023 Print
    2023 Seattle South
    2023 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor of South Seattle comes alive in this 2023 survey, detailing the neighborhoods and waterways between Elliott Bay and Lake Washington. Researchers can trace the boundaries of historic Georgetown, locate the Comet Lodge Cem, and explore the infrastructure surrounding Boeing Field.
  61. 2023 Map of Vashon, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Vashon, 2023 Print
    2023 Vashon
    2023 Print · USGS
    Vashon and Maury Islands are shown in their modern state, defined by a landscape of coastal settlements and intricate harbors. Genealogists and local historians can trace residential hubs from Cedarhurst down to Burton, or locate landmarks like the Vashon Island Cemetery.
  64. 2023 Map of Des Moines, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Des Moines, 2023 Print
    2023 Des Moines
    2023 Print · USGS
    The South Sound shoreline and the busy SeaTac corridor are shown here in modern detail, spanning from the East Passage to the Green River valley. Researchers can locate family sites and local landmarks like Saint Patrick Cem, Washington Memorial Park, and Highline Community College.
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