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1950s Maps of Ellensburg, Washington

Explore 7 historic maps of Ellensburg from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Ellensburg's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, 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 Ellensburg's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Ellensburg, WA maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Yakima, 1951 Print
    1950 Map of Yakima, 1951 Print
    1950 Yakima
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Yakima Valley and the towering Cascades meet in this mid-century survey of South Central Washington. Genealogists and local historians can trace the irrigation-era growth of Yakima, the historic Fort Simcoe outpost, and the White Swan Mission on the Yakima Indian Reservation.
  4. 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
  7. 1958 Map of Ellensburg South, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Ellensburg South, 1959 Print
    1958 Ellensburg South
    1959 Print · USGS
    The southern outskirts of Ellensburg and the surrounding Kittitas Valley are captured in the late fifties, just as the regional highway network was expanding. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Dammon Sch, the Drive-in Theater, and the rail lines through Thrall.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1958 Map of Ellensburg, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Ellensburg, 1960 Print
    1958 Ellensburg
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Kittitas Valley and the Yakima River corridor are captured here during the late fifties as irrigation and rail infrastructure reshaped the landscape. Researchers can trace historic family-named sites like High Valley Ranch, the Wenas Cemetery, and the Dammon Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1958 Map of Thorp, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Thorp, 1960 Print
    1958 Thorp
    1960 Print · USGS
    Kittitas County at the close of the 1950s shows a landscape shaped by competing rail lines and high-country forestry. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Thorp Cem, rural education at Woldale Sch, or the old mining works at Old Placer Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1958 Map of Ellensburg North, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Ellensburg North, 1960 Print
    1958 Ellensburg North
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Kittitas Valley at the end of the fifties reveals a landscape shaped by the Yakima River and the Milwaukee Road rail line. Researchers can trace the early layout of Ellensburg near the Central Washington College of Education or locate rural sites like Woldale School and the IOOF Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1958 Map of Yakima, 1964 Print
    1958 Map of Yakima, 1964 Print
    1958 Yakima
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Yakima Valley in the late fifties shows a landscape of mountain peaks and irrigated plains at the height of its rail-era development. Researchers can trace the lineage of early settlements through sites like Fort Simcoe, the Wenas Cemetery, and the Yakima Indian Agency School.
    3 unique versions available
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