Old Maps of Kittitas County, Washington for Hiking & Exploration

1. 1897 Map of Mount Stuart

   

   1897 Mount Stuart

   1897 Print · USGS

   The Kittitas Valley and Wenatchee Mountains are captured here at the end of the nineteenth century as coal and gold mining began to transform the frontier. Researchers can trace the early rail networks of the Northern Pacific and locate historic mining camps like Liberty, Meaghersville, and the remote Blewett station.

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4. 1899 Map of Ellensburg, 1957 Print

   

   1899 Ellensburg

   1957 Print · USGS

   Central Washington at the turn of the century shows a landscape of growing river towns and high ridges. Researchers can trace early railroad expansion along the Northern Pacific RR or locate rural outposts like Tampico, Ahtanum, and Nile.

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7. 1901 Map of Ellensburg

   

   1901 Ellensburg

   1901 Print · USGS

   Central Washington at the turn of the century shows a landscape shaped by river valleys and high ridges. Trace the early Northern Pacific Railway line through Ellensburg and the remote outposts of Nile and Tampico.

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10. 1901 Map of Chiwaukum, 1956 Print

    

    1901 Chiwaukum

    1956 Print · USGS

    Chelan County is captured at the dawn of the twentieth century as the railroad began to transform the high Cascades. Researchers can trace the original Great Northern R.R. route through mountain hamlets like Merritt, Winton, and the Dardanelles P O.

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13. 1901 Map of Snoqualmie Pass, 1956 Print

    

    1901 Snoqualmie Pass

    1956 Print · USGS

    Snoqualmie Pass and the central Cascades are seen here during the early years of transcontinental rail expansion. Trace the original Northern Pacific route through the Stampede Tunnel and past early mountain stops like Easton, Hyak, and Ronald.

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16. 1902 Map of Mount Aix

    

    1902 Mount Aix

    1902 Print · USGS

    The eastern Cascades around Yakima are captured here at the start of the twentieth century, showing a high-country landscape of early mining and pack trails. Genealogists and historians can locate the site of Fife's Mine, the settlement at Goose Prairie, and early landmarks like Lake House.

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19. 1902 Map of Skykomish

    

    1902 Skykomish

    1902 Print · USGS

    The central Cascades were defined by the rail corridor at the turn of the century as the high passes were first conquered. Genealogists and historians can trace early mountain settlements like Monte Cristo, Mineral City, and Skykomish along the Great Northern Railway.

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22. 1902 Map of Mount Stuart, 1908 Print

    

    1902 Mount Stuart

    1908 Print · USGS

    The Kittitas Valley and Wenatchee Mountains are shown here during the height of the early twentieth-century rail and mining era. Researchers can trace the industrial landscape through the Roslyn Branch and mountain camps like Liberty and Blewett.

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25. 1903 Map of Snoqualmie

    

    1903 Snoqualmie

    1903 Print · USGS

    The Cascade Range at the turn of the century was a landscape of high-altitude rail engineering and timber potential. Trace the Northern Pacific RR through the Stampede Tunnel to early mountain settlements like Easton and Lester.

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28. 1904 Map of Mt Aix

    

    1904 Mt Aix

    1904 Print · USGS

    The high mountain passes and forest reserves of the Central Cascades are captured here at the start of the century. Genealogists and researchers can trace early outposts like Russell Ranch and the Lake House, or locate the Fires Mine and remote Mc Allister Meadows.

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31. 1904 Map of Chiwaukum

    

    1904 Chiwaukum

    1904 Print · USGS

    The Great Northern corridor and the eastern slopes of the Cascades appear here just after the turn of the century. Trace the rail line through Leavenworth and Merritt, or locate remote landmarks like Soda Spring and Wenatchee Lake.

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34. 1905 Map of Skykomish

    

    1905 Skykomish

    1905 Print · USGS

    The central Cascades at the start of the century reveal a landscape of high-altitude mining and the engineering of the Great Northern railroad. Trace early mountain settlements like Monte Cristo, the rail siding at Tonga, and the original Cascade Tunnel.

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37. 1909 Map of Quincy, 1965 Print

    

    1909 Quincy

    1965 Print · USGS

    Central Washington's high desert reveals its early rail and ranching roots just after the turn of the century. Trace the old rural schoolhouse network from Mountain View School to Glendale School and the growing town of Quincy along the Great Northern RR.

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40. 1910 Map of Quincy

    

    1910 Quincy

    1910 Print · USGS

    Grant County is captured in a moment of early expansion as homesteaders settled the basin during the first decade of the century. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Evergreen School, Burke, and Haywood School.

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43. 1912 Map of Beverly

    

    1912 Beverly

    1912 Print · USGS

    Central Washington is captured here at a pivotal moment just after the arrival of the railroad. You can trace the path of the Chicago Milwaukee and Puget Sound RR through riverfront settlements like Beverly and Cohassett.

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46. 1912 Map of Malaga

    

    1912 Malaga

    1912 Print · USGS

    Central Washington's river-driven development is on display here just before the era of major hydroelectric projects. Genealogists and historians can trace an incredible density of early schools like Lower Stemilt School and settlements like Malaga and Vulcan.

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49. 1913 Map of Wenatchee, 1964 Print

    

    1913 Wenatchee

    1964 Print · USGS

    The Wenatchee River valley and Columbia River shoreline thrived in the early 1910s as a burgeoning agricultural and rail hub. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and landmarks like Martins Ranch, the Great Northern Railway, and rural sites like Pitcher School.

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52. 1914 Map of Malaga

    

    1914 Malaga

    1914 Print · USGS

    Central Washington ranching and rail life are captured here just before World War I, centered on the Columbia River corridor. Genealogists and local historians can locate early homesteads and landmarks like the Sheehan Ranch, Malaga, and Liberty School.

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55. 1915 Map of Wenatchee

    

    1915 Wenatchee

    1915 Print · USGS

    Wenatchee and the Columbia River valley are shown in the years before major dam construction, when the region's orchard economy was firmly established. Researchers can trace early railroad history along the Great Northern or locate rural landmarks like Mortins Ranch and Ferry School.

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58. 1917 Map of Priest Rapids

    

    1917 Priest Rapids

    1917 Print · USGS

    The Columbia River bend and the high country of the Rattlesnake Hills are captured here during a period of early ranching and river industry. Genealogists and historians can locate remote outposts like Figure 2 Ranch, the site of Vernita, and the vital Richmond Ferry.

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61. 1920 Map of Colockum Pass

    

    1920 Colockum Pass

    1920 Print · USGS

    Kittitas and Douglas counties are shown during a time of river ferries and mountain ranching. You can trace early schoolhouse locations like Whisky Dick School and follow the old Trinidad Ferry route across the Columbia River.

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64. 1922 Map of Colockum Pass

    

    1922 Colockum Pass

    1922 Print · USGS

    Eastern Washington ranching and river commerce are captured here just after the Great War, showing a landscape of high mountain passes and vital Columbia River crossings. Genealogists can trace family homesteads like Sheridan Ranch and local rural landmarks including Whisky Dick School and the Trinidad Ferry.

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67. 1936 Map of Yakima East

    

    1936 Yakima East

    1936 Print · USGS

    Yakima and the Moxee Valley are shown here in the mid-1930s as the regional irrigation and rail networks were fully established. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Pease Ranch, Moxee City, and schools like Central Sch.

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70. 1936 Map of Hog Ranch Buttes

    

    1936 Hog Ranch Buttes

    1936 Print · USGS

    Yakima and Kittitas counties are captured here in the mid-thirties, showing a vast ranching landscape defined by high ridges and deep canyons. Family historians can trace homesteads like Holmes Ranch and Meeboer Ranch, or locate local landmarks like Taylor Sch.

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73. 1938 Map of Badger Pocket

    

    1938 Badger Pocket

    1938 Print · USGS

    The Kittitas Valley at the end of the 1930s reveals a landscape of expanding irrigation and rail-connected settlements. Researchers can trace the extensive Cascade Canal system and locate family-history sites like Denmark Hall, Regal, and the Silica Mine.

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