Historical Maps of Federal Way, Washington

What stories do these 12 old maps tell about Federal Way's past? From 1897 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Federal Way's history through maps:

  • Trace Federal Way's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Federal Way's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Federal Way, WA maps

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  1. 1897 Map of Tacoma
    1897 Map of Tacoma
    1897 Tacoma
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers Federal Way, including Seattle, Tacoma, and other nearby areas

  2. 1900 Map of Tacoma
    1900 Map of Tacoma
    1900 Tacoma
    1900 Print · USGS
    Covers Federal Way, including Seattle, Tacoma, and other nearby areas

  3. 1949 Map of Tacoma North, 1956 Print
    1949 Map of Tacoma North, 1956 Print
    1949 Tacoma North
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Federal Way, including Tacoma, Browns Point, and other nearby areas

  4. 1949 Map of Poverty Bay, 1956 Print
    1949 Map of Poverty Bay, 1956 Print
    1949 Poverty Bay
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Federal Way, including Tacoma, Kent, and other nearby areas

  5. 1958 Map of Seattle, 1966 Print
    1958 Map of Seattle, 1966 Print
    1958 Seattle
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Federal Way, including Seattle, Tacoma, and other nearby areas

  6. 1961 Map of Tacoma North, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Tacoma North, 1962 Print
    1961 Tacoma North
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Federal Way, including Tacoma, Browns Point, and other nearby areas

  7. 1961 Map of Poverty Bay, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Poverty Bay, 1962 Print
    1961 Poverty Bay
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Federal Way, including Tacoma, Kent, and other nearby areas

  8. 1962 Map of Seattle
    1962 Map of Seattle
    1962 Seattle
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Federal Way, including Seattle, Tacoma, and other nearby areas

  9. 1975 Map of Tacoma, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Tacoma, 1977 Print
    1975 Tacoma
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Federal Way, including Seattle, Tacoma, and other nearby areas

  10. 1991 Map of Tacoma
    1991 Map of Tacoma
    1991 Tacoma
    1991 Print · USGS
    Covers Federal Way, including Seattle, Tacoma, and other nearby areas

  11. 1997 Map of Poverty Bay, 2003 Print
    1997 Map of Poverty Bay, 2003 Print
    1997 Poverty Bay
    2003 Print · USGS
    Covers Federal Way, including Tacoma, Kent, and other nearby areas

  12. 1997 Map of Tacoma North, 2003 Print
    1997 Map of Tacoma North, 2003 Print
    1997 Tacoma North
    2003 Print · USGS
    Covers Federal Way, including Tacoma, Browns Point, and other nearby areas

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