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Old Maps of Kitsap County, Washington for Metal Detecting

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Kitsap County, WA maps

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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. 1936 Map of Point Misery, 1958 Print
    1936 Map of Point Misery, 1958 Print
    1936 Point Misery
    1958 Print · USGS
    Communities along the Hood Canal thrived on timber and maritime trade in the mid-1930s. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Seabeck, the Lewis Lumber Co, and the Brinnon Seabeck Ferry route.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1937 Map of Port Orchard, 1960 Print
    1937 Map of Port Orchard, 1960 Print
    1937 Port Orchard
    1960 Print · USGS
    Bremerton and the Kitsap Peninsula were defined by their deep-water naval facilities and ferry networks in the years preceding World War II. Local historians can trace the early footprints of the Puget Sound Navy Yard, the Port Madison Indian Reservation, and the Fort Ward coastal defenses.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 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.
  31. 1938 Map of Mt Constance
    1938 Map of Mt Constance
    1938 Mt Constance
    1938 Print · USGS
    The eastern Olympic Peninsula comes into focus in the 1930s as a land of massive peaks and nascent federal parks. Trace the early mining efforts at the Tubal Cain Mine, lookouts like Deer Park Lookout, and the shoreline at Eldon.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 1938 Map of Allyn, 1962 Print
    1938 Map of Allyn, 1962 Print
    1938 Allyn
    1962 Print · USGS
    Coastal life in the South Sound is captured in the late 1930s, documenting the shoreline of the Kitsap Peninsula and the surrounding inlets. Genealogists and local historians can trace small communities like Allyn, Grapeview, and Vaughn, or locate landmarks such as Grant Sch and Twanoh State Park.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 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.
  40. 1940 Map of Point Misery
    1940 Map of Point Misery
    1940 Point Misery
    1940 Print · USGS
    Coastal life along the Hood Canal and Dabob Bay is caught in detail just before the mid-century, from timber operations to maritime crossings. Genealogists and historians can trace the Brinnon Seabeck Ferry, identify the Barney White Ranch, and locate the Seabeck Sch.
  43. 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.
  46. 1942 Map of Gig Harbor, 1954 Print
    1942 Map of Gig Harbor, 1954 Print
    1942 Gig Harbor
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Kitsap Peninsula and surrounding islands are mapped here during the early 1940s, highlighting a maritime world of inlets and ferries. Trace old family sites and rural landmarks like Elgin Sch, Lisabeula, and the many landings along Henderson Bay.
  49. 1943 Map of Gig Harbor
    1943 Map of Gig Harbor
    1943 Gig Harbor
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Puget Sound shoreline and its peninsulas are captured here in the 1940s as a maritime network of small landings and inland schools. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Sunny Slope Sch, Lisabeula, and the many homesteads near Artondale.
  52. 1947 Map of The Brothers, 1957 Print
    1947 Map of The Brothers, 1957 Print
    1947 The Brothers
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Olympic Peninsula wilderness meets the shoreline in the late 1940s, showing the rugged interior before modern expansion. Researchers can locate the John Ahl Sch near Eldon or trace mountain trails to the Webb Lookout and The Brothers.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1949 Map of Shilshole Bay, 1954 Print
    1949 Map of Shilshole Bay, 1954 Print
    1949 Shilshole Bay
    1954 Print · USGS
    Seattle's northwestern waterfront is captured in the mid-century as neighborhoods like Ballard and Loyal Heights expand near the industrial shore. Trace the rail lines of the Great Northern and find historic sites like Fort Lawton and West Point Light.
    4 unique versions available
  58. 1949 Map of Duwamish Head, 1956 Print
    1949 Map of Duwamish Head, 1956 Print
    1949 Duwamish Head
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Seattle waterfront and Puget Sound islands are captured here in the years following World War II, when ferries were the lifeblood of the sound. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of West Seattle, Fauntleroy, and Vashon Heights alongside landmarks like Lafayette Sch and the Laurel Beach Sanatorium.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 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
  64. 1950 Map of The Brothers
    1950 Map of The Brothers
    1950 The Brothers
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Jefferson County coast meets the Olympic peaks in the mid-century, capturing the area's transition from the Hood Canal shoreline to high wilderness. Researchers can trace early backcountry camps and coastal landmarks like John Ahl Sch, Camp Collins, and the Hamma Hamma Guard Sta.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1953 Map of Seabeck, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Seabeck, 1954 Print
    1953 Seabeck
    1954 Print · USGS
    Hood Canal and the Toandos Peninsula are seen here in the early fifties, documenting a landscape of small coastal settlements and timbered creeks. Researchers can locate Camp Parsons, the village of Coyle, and the historic Conference Grounds at Seabeck.
    4 unique versions available
  70. 1953 Map of Poulsbo, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Poulsbo, 1954 Print
    1953 Poulsbo
    1954 Print · USGS
    Kitsap County's shoreline and military landscape are frozen in time during the mid-fifties as naval operations and small-town life intersect. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Poulsbo Cemetery, the rail stop at Silverdale Siding, and schools like Pearson Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  73. 1953 Map of Burley, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Burley, 1954 Print
    1953 Burley
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Kitsap Peninsula is captured here in the early fifties, showing a rural landscape of timber and tide. Researchers can trace the development of early communities like Burley, Glenwood, and Bethel, or locate landmarks such as Bethel Ch and South Port Orchard Airport.
    6 unique versions available
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