Join Free

1980s Maps of Kittitas County, Washington

Explore 33 historic maps of Kittitas County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Kittitas County's landscape evolved across the 1980s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1980s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Kittitas County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.

Kittitas County, WA maps

(33)
  1. 1982 Map of Moses Lake, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Moses Lake, 1983 Print
    1982 Moses Lake
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Columbia Basin during the early eighties shows a landscape transformed by large-scale irrigation and military aviation. Researchers can trace the development of Larson Air Force Base or locate vanished rail stops along the Burlington Northern near Ephrata and Quincy.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1984 Map of Manastash Creek
    1984 Map of Manastash Creek
    1984 Manastash Creek
    1984 Print · USGS
    Kittitas County at the mid-eighties shows a rugged landscape of high ridges and managed wildlife areas. Trace high-altitude landmarks like the University of Washington Observatory or follow old routes through Ellensburg Pass and High Valley Ranch.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1984 Map of The Cottonwoods, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of The Cottonwoods, 1985 Print
    1984 The Cottonwoods
    1985 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Yakima and Kittitas counties is captured here in the mid-1980s as a preserve for wildlife and water. Researchers can locate Wenas Cemetery or trace the path of Old Durr Road past The Cottonwoods.
  10. 1984 Map of Cle Elum, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Cle Elum, 1985 Print
    1984 Cle Elum
    1985 Print · USGS
    Kittitas County coal and rail hubs come to life in the 1980s as the regional economy transitions. Genealogists and historians can trace the proximity of Roslyn to various workings like No 5 Mine and locate civic landmarks such as Cle Elum High Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1985 Map of Swauk Prairie
    1985 Map of Swauk Prairie
    1985 Swauk Prairie
    1985 Print · USGS
    Kittitas County high country meets the valley floor in the mid-1980s, documenting a landscape of mountain ridges and small settlements. Trace family history at Swauk Prairie Cem or explore the terrain around Liberty and Lauderdale Junction.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1985 Map of Reecer Canyon
    1985 Map of Reecer Canyon
    1985 Reecer Canyon
    1985 Print · USGS
    Upper Kittitas County in the mid-eighties shows a high-country landscape of forest management and seasonal stock trails. Trace the historical routes through Wenatchee National Forest to find remote landmarks like Riders Cabin and Garrison Spring.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1985 Map of Taneum Canyon
    1985 Map of Taneum Canyon
    1985 Taneum Canyon
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Kittitas County back country comes into focus in the mid-1980s, showcasing the high ridges and deep canyons between the forest and the prairie. You can trace early forest access and water infrastructure at Taneum Campground, Whisky Flats, and the South Branch Canal.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1985 Map of Wenas Lake
    1985 Map of Wenas Lake
    1985 Wenas Lake
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Yakima Valley appears here in the mid-1980s as a landscape of conservation lands and rural landmarks along Wenas Creek. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Wenas Cem, trace the route of Longmire Lane, and explore the canyon systems of Cleman Mountain.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1985 Map of Teanaway
    1985 Map of Teanaway
    1985 Teanaway
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Yakima River valley was a bustling transport corridor in the mid-eighties, defined by rail lines and river junctions. You can trace the path of the Burlington Northern through settlements like Bristol and explore landmarks like Indian John Hill and Swauk Prairie.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1985 Map of Frost Mtn
    1985 Map of Frost Mtn
    1985 Frost Mtn
    1985 Print · USGS
    High mountain ridges and seasonal grazing camps defined the central Cascades in the mid-eighties. Researchers can trace forest management history and old mountain routes via Cow Camp, Frost Mtn, and the remote Manastash Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1989 Map of Swauk Pass
    1989 Map of Swauk Pass
    1989 Swauk Pass
    1989 Print · USGS
    The high ridges of the Wenatchee Mountains appear here in the late eighties as a landscape of forest management and alpine recreation. Trace historical mining interests at the Swauk Prospects or locate backcountry sites like Tronsen Campground and Haney Meadow.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1989 Map of Easton
    1989 Map of Easton
    1989 Easton
    1989 Print · USGS
    Upper Kittitas County in the late eighties remains a vital corridor of timber and mountain transit. Researchers can trace the town of Easton and the Old Railroad Grade alongside modern recreational sites like Lake Easton State Park.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1989 Map of Raven Roost
    1989 Map of Raven Roost
    1989 Raven Roost
    1989 Print · USGS
    The high ridges of the Cascades meet the Yakima valley headwaters in the late 1980s. Hikers and historians can trace the Pacific Crest Nat Scenic Trail past Raven Roost Radio Facility and the Huckleberry Forest Camp.
  40. 1989 Map of Ronald
    1989 Map of Ronald
    1989 Ronald
    1989 Print · USGS
    The mining corridor between Ronald and Roslyn is captured here during the late eighties, showing the region's transition from an industrial hub to a recreational gateway. Genealogists and historians can locate the Roslyn Cascade Mine No 4, the local Cem, and the route of the John Wayne Pioneer State Park Trail (Pack).
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1989 Map of Stampede Pass
    1989 Map of Stampede Pass
    1989 Stampede Pass
    1989 Print · USGS
    The Cascades crossing at Stampede Pass comes into focus in the late eighties, showing a landscape defined by critical rail and water infrastructure. Researchers can locate the Whittier (Site), the deep Stampede Tunnel, and the high-elevation Keechelus Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1989 Map of Lester
    1989 Map of Lester
    1989 Lester
    1989 Print · USGS
    The mountain landscape of eastern King County is shown here in the late 1980s, centered on the Green River corridor. Researchers can trace the layout of Lester, follow the Landing Strip, and locate high-altitude landmarks like Colquhoun Peak and Kelly Butte.
  49. 1989 Map of Quartz Mountain
    1989 Map of Quartz Mountain
    1989 Quartz Mountain
    1989 Print · USGS
    The high ridges of the Cascades near the Kittitas and Yakima county line are captured here in the late eighties. Researchers can trace forest access via numerous 4WD routes and Pack Trails to landmarks like the Quartz Radio Facility and Fishhook Flats.
  52. 1989 Map of Jack Ridge
    1989 Map of Jack Ridge
    1989 Jack Ridge
    1989 Print · USGS
    The high Wenatchee Mountains are captured in the late eighties as a preserved wilderness under forest management. Trace high-country routes to Bootjack Mountain, Trout Lake, and the Prospects located near the Kittitas County line.
  55. 1989 Map of Davis Peak
    1989 Map of Davis Peak
    1989 Davis Peak
    1989 Print · USGS
    The northern Cascades near the Cle Elum River were a hub for forest management and alpine recreation in the late eighties. Researchers can locate remote high-altitude Adits, the historic Salmon la Sac F S Station, and backcountry retreats like Lake Michael.
  58. 1989 Map of Noble Knob
    1989 Map of Noble Knob
    1989 Noble Knob
    1989 Print · USGS
    The high Cascades of Washington's Pierce County are documented here in the late eighties, showing the path of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail through the timber. Trace the locations of Camp Urich, the high-altitude Corral Pass Campground, and remote landmarks like Noble Knob.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1989 Map of Chikamin Peak
    1989 Map of Chikamin Peak
    1989 Chikamin Peak
    1989 Print · USGS
    The high Cascades of Kittitas County come into focus during the late eighties, documenting the intersection of two National Forests. You can trace the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail past high-altitude landmarks like Chikamin Peak and Spectacle Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1989 Map of Blowout Mountain
    1989 Map of Blowout Mountain
    1989 Blowout Mountain
    1989 Print · USGS
    High in the Cascades during the late 1980s, the county line between King and Kittitas counties divides a landscape of protected watersheds and forests. Hikers and historians can trace the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail across Tacoma Pass to the slopes of Blowout Mountain.
  67. 1989 Map of Mount Stuart
    1989 Map of Mount Stuart
    1989 Mount Stuart
    1989 Print · USGS
    The high Cascades of Kittitas and Chelan Counties are shown here during the late eighties, dominated by the peaks of the Stuart Range. Outdoor historians can trace the trails and glacial basins surrounding Mount Stuart, Ingalls Lake, and Lake Camp Fire Girls.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1989 Map of Red Top Mountain
    1989 Map of Red Top Mountain
    1989 Red Top Mountain
    1989 Print · USGS
    Kittitas County high country is shown in the late 1980s as a managed wilderness within the Wenatchee National Forest. Trace backcountry routes to Red Top Mountain, the FS Station, and campsites at 29 Pines Campground.
  73. 1989 Map of Liberty
    1989 Map of Liberty
    1989 Liberty
    1989 Print · USGS
    The high country of Kittitas County is seen here in the late eighties, just as recreational and mining interests converged in the Wenatchee Mountains. Researchers can locate specific prospect sites and strip mines near the settlement of Liberty or trace routes through Blewett Pass.
    2 unique versions available
Showing maps 1-25 of 33

Top cities of Kittitas County

See more

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Kittitas County?
  • What is the oldest map of Kittitas County?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Kittitas County for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Kittitas County?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Kittitas County?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Kittitas County?
  • Where are historical maps of Kittitas County sourced from?