Old Maps of Sammamish, Washington for Metal Detecting

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Sammamish, WA maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 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

  3. 1921 Map of Sultan
    1921 Map of Sultan
    1921 Sultan
    1921 Print · USGS
    The Snoqualmie and Skykomish river valleys are defined by timber and rail in the 1920s. Researchers can trace early industry through the Apex Mines, Coke Ovens, and rural schools like Mountain View School.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1923 Map of Sultan
    1923 Map of Sultan
    1923 Sultan
    1923 Print · USGS
    The Skykomish and Snoqualmie river valleys thrive in the early twenties as centers of timber and rail. Genealogists can trace family roots through rural sites like Forest Glade School or follow the Lumber RR lines to the Apex Mines.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1950 Map of Redmond, 1956 Print
    1950 Map of Redmond, 1956 Print
    1950 Redmond
    1956 Print · USGS
    Redmond and the northern shores of Lake Sammamish are shown here in the early fifties before the rapid expansion of the Seattle suburbs. Researchers can trace the Northern Pacific line or locate small settlements like Adelaide, White, and Kenilworth.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1950 Map of Issaquah, 1956 Print
    1950 Map of Issaquah, 1956 Print
    1950 Issaquah
    1956 Print · USGS
    Issaquah and the eastern shores of Sammamish Lake are captured in the early 1950s before the arrival of modern interstate highways. Trace old transit lines like the Northern Pacific railroad and find local landmarks such as the Issaquah Airport and Monohon.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1953 Map of Fall City, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Fall City, 1955 Print
    1953 Fall City
    1955 Print · USGS
    King County's river valleys and timbered ridges are captured here during the 1950s, showing the intersection of rail and river life. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Fall City and Preston, or locate the Reynolds Mine and Fall City Cemetery.
    5 unique versions available

  8. 1957 Map of Wenatchee, 1973 Print
    1957 Map of Wenatchee, 1973 Print
    1957 Wenatchee
    1973 Print · USGS
    The northern Cascades and Columbia River valley appear here in the mid-fifties, showing the region's critical rail and transit corridors. Researchers can trace the routes of the Great Northern RR and Milwaukee Road through settlements like Skykomish, Baring, and Dryden.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 1975 Map of Skykomish River, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Skykomish River, 1977 Print
    1975 Skykomish River
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Cascades meet the river valleys in the mid-seventies, showing the vital rail corridors and mountain towns along the Skykomish River. Researchers can trace the path of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail and locate historic sites like State Reformatory Farm No 2 and the Old Cascade Tunnel.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 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.

  13. 1983 Map of Bellevue South
    1983 Map of Bellevue South
    1983 Bellevue South
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Eastside area between Lake Washington and Lake Sammamish was rapidly developing into a major suburban hub in the early eighties. Researchers can trace neighborhood growth through Beaux Arts Village, locate family records at Sunset Hills Mem Park (Cem), or follow the old Burlington Northern line.

  14. 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

  15. 1993 Map of Fall City
    1993 Map of Fall City
    1993 Fall City
    1993 Print · USGS
    King County's river valleys and foothills are captured here in the early nineties as suburban development began to blend with rural landscapes. Genealogists and historians can locate the Fall City Cemetery and trace the paths of the Old RR Grade and Tiger Mountain Trail.

  16. 2011 Map of Redmond, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Redmond, 2011 Print
    2011 Redmond
    2011 Print · USGS
    The Eastside suburbs of Redmond and Sammamish show significant residential growth and recreational development during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the layout of neighborhoods like Hollywood Hill, explore the Redmond Watershed, and locate lakeside points like Sammamish Landing at 520.

  17. 2011 Map of Issaquah, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Issaquah, 2011 Print
    2011 Issaquah
    2011 Print · USGS
    Issaquah and the eastern shores of Lake Sammamish are captured here just after the first decade of the millennium. Researchers can trace the layout of Issaquah, identify the location of Hillside Cemetery, and locate industrial sites like the Lakeside Gravel Pit.

  18. 2011 Map of Fall City, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Fall City, 2011 Print
    2011 Fall City
    2011 Print · USGS
    In the early 2010s, this area of King County shows a landscape transitioning between its rural industrial roots and suburban growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of old communities at Preston, Lovegren, and Fall City alongside landmarks like the Reynolds Mine.

  19. 2014 Map of Redmond, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Redmond, 2014 Print
    2014 Redmond
    2014 Print · USGS
    Redmond and the Sammamish plateau are shown during a period of significant growth in the early 2010s. Researchers can locate established neighborhoods like Kenilworth, trace the Sammamish River corridor, or find landmarks like Sammamish Landing.

  20. 2014 Map of Issaquah, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Issaquah, 2014 Print
    2014 Issaquah
    2014 Print · USGS
    King County's Eastside suburbs and the peaks of the Issaquah Alps are caught in a moment of significant growth during the early 2010s. Researchers can locate long-standing landmarks like Hillside Cem and the Sammamish Bible Camp alongside modern developments and the City of Issaquah Watershed.

  21. 2014 Map of Fall City, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Fall City, 2014 Print
    2014 Fall City
    2014 Print · USGS
    The Snoqualmie Valley and Sammamish Plateau are shown in detail during the early 21st century. Researchers can trace the river's winding sloughs and the growth of local communities from Preston to Fall City and the slopes of W Tiger Mtn.

  22. 2017 Map of Issaquah, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Issaquah, 2017 Print
    2017 Issaquah
    2017 Print · USGS
    The Eastside suburbs of King County are shown here in the late twenty-teens as they wrap around the shores of Lake Sammamish. Trace the residential growth from Bellevue to Issaquah alongside landmarks like Hillside Cem and Squak Mtn.

  23. 2017 Map of Redmond, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Redmond, 2017 Print
    2017 Redmond
    2017 Print · USGS
    The Eastside of Lake Washington is shown here during a period of significant growth, from the suburban centers to the plateau forests. Researchers can trace the development of Union Hill-Novelty Hill and find landmarks like Redmond Reservoir and Ring Hill.

  24. 2017 Map of Fall City, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Fall City, 2017 Print
    2017 Fall City
    2017 Print · USGS
    King County in the twenty-tens shows a landscape of river valleys and rising mountain ridges before the deep suburban reach. Trace the rural layout of Fall City, the winding Snoqualmie River, and family landmarks like the Fall City Cem and Ames Lake.

  25. 2020 Map of Issaquah, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Issaquah, 2020 Print
    2020 Issaquah
    2020 Print · USGS
    Sammamish and Issaquah are shown in 2020 as dense residential hubs nestled between the lake shore and the high peaks of the Issaquah Alps. Researchers can trace local development around Pine Lake, identify the historic Hillside Cem, or map the drainage of Tibbetts Cr.

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