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1970s Maps of Klickitat County, Washington

Explore 25 historic maps of Klickitat County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 Klickitat County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Klickitat County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Klickitat County, WA maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Alderdale, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Alderdale, 1972 Print
    1970 Alderdale
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River corridor comes alive in the early seventies as a hub of rail activity and industrial transit. Trace the riverbank routes of the Union Pacific and Burlington Northern near Alderdale and Golgotha Butte.
  4. 1970 Map of Outlet Falls, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Outlet Falls, 1973 Print
    1970 Outlet Falls
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Klickitat River valley in the early seventies reveals a landscape defined by historic survey lines and remote mountain terrain. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Old RR Grade, the Klickitat State Fish Hatchery, and the landmark Outlet Falls.
  7. 1970 Map of Glenwood, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Glenwood, 1973 Print
    1970 Glenwood
    1973 Print · USGS
    Glenwood and the surrounding Yakima Indian Reservation lands are documented here during the early 1970s. Local historians can trace the Old Railroad Grade and locate ancestral boundaries like the Campbell Line.
  10. 1970 Map of Trout Lake, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Trout Lake, 1973 Print
    1970 Trout Lake
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Trout Lake valley in the early seventies shows a landscape defined by forestry and river management. Trace local landmarks like the Trout Lake Big Tree, the Wicky Creek Shelter, and high-altitude lookouts atop Flattop Mtn.
  13. 1971 Map of Arlington
    1971 Map of Arlington
    1971 Arlington
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River shoreline in the 1970s shows the development of Lake Umatilla and the strategic positioning of Arlington between the water and the plateau. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like the Cem, High Sch, and the small community at Shutler.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1971 Map of Sundale, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Sundale, 1972 Print
    1971 Sundale
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River Gorge in the early seventies shows a landscape of rail transit and river engineering at Lake Umatilla. Trace the path of the Burlington Northern near Sundale or explore the steep drainages of Blalock Canyon.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1971 Map of Quinton, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Quinton, 1973 Print
    1971 Quinton
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Oregon-Washington borderlands are defined here in the early 1970s by the meeting of the Columbia and John Day rivers. Follow the industrial infrastructure of the Union Pacific railroad past the settlement of Quinton or locate family landmarks like Albert Philippi Park.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1971 Map of King Mountain, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of King Mountain, 1973 Print
    1971 King Mountain
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Cascades borderlands are documented here in the early seventies, where the Gifford Pinchot National Forest meets the reservation. Trace high-altitude routes along Aiken Lava Bed or locate markers like Gotchen Creek Guard Station and King Mountain.
  25. 1971 Map of Sundale NW, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Sundale NW, 1973 Print
    1971 Sundale NW
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River corridor in the early seventies shows a landscape defined by the water and the rails. Genealogists and local historians can trace the riverside settlements of Blalock and Bates or explore the rugged drainages of Swanson Canyon and The Nook.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1971 Map of Rufus, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Rufus, 1973 Print
    1971 Rufus
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River corridor is captured here in the early seventies, just as the John Day Dam transformed the region's geography. Trace the industrial landscape from Rufus to Cliffs, along with rail lines like the Union Pacific and deep canyons like China Hollow.
  31. 1974 Map of Stacker Butte, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Stacker Butte, 1977 Print
    1974 Stacker Butte
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River Gorge in the mid-seventies serves as a vital rail and water corridor along the Washington-Oregon border. Researchers can trace the dual tracks of the Burlington Northern and Union Pacific, alongside riverside sites like Seufert and Horsethief Lake State Park.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1974 Map of The Dalles North, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of The Dalles North, 1977 Print
    1974 The Dalles North
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River Gorge in the mid-seventies reveals a thriving intersection of rail, river, and regional industry. Researchers can trace the layout of The Dalles and Smithville or locate family sites at Wish-Ham Cem and the Chenoweth Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1975 Map of Lyle, 1979 Print
    1975 Map of Lyle, 1979 Print
    1975 Lyle
    1979 Print · USGS
    The northern banks of the Columbia River are shown in detail through mid-seventies aerial photography just as the regional landscape was being documented for soil conservation. Researchers can trace the layout of Lyle and study the intricate shoreline and plateau terrain of the Gorge.
  40. 1975 Map of Hood River NE, 1979 Print
    1975 Map of Hood River NE, 1979 Print
    1975 Hood River NE
    1979 Print · USGS
    The mid-seventies landscape of the Columbia River Gorge is captured in this detailed aerial survey. Researchers can trace the development of Hood River and Odell along with the winding course of the Hood River and the industrial riverfront.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1975 Map of The Dalles North, 1980 Print
    1975 Map of The Dalles North, 1980 Print
    1975 The Dalles North
    1980 Print · USGS
    Along the Columbia River in the mid-1970s, this aerial perspective captures the landscape of the Oregon and Washington border. Researchers can trace the development of river-side settlements like Murdock and Smithville while observing the winding course of the Klickitat River.
  46. 1975 Map of The Dalles South, 1980 Print
    1975 Map of The Dalles South, 1980 Print
    1975 The Dalles South
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Dalles and its surrounding plateaus appear in sharp detail during the mid-1970s in this orthophotographic survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace the riverside development of The Dalles and the rural agricultural patterns along Fivemile Creek.
  49. 1975 Map of White Salmon, 1980 Print
    1975 Map of White Salmon, 1980 Print
    1975 White Salmon
    1980 Print · USGS
    The mid-1970s landscape of the Columbia River Gorge is captured here through detailed aerial photography. Genealogists and local historians can trace the street grids and rural boundaries of White Salmon, Bingen, and Mosier as they appeared decades ago.
  52. 1977 Map of Wishram
    1977 Map of Wishram
    1977 Wishram
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River Gorge in the late seventies is captured here at the busy rail crossing of Wishram. Genealogists and local historians can trace the old roads of the Klickitat Valley, locate the Centerville Cem, and study the riverfront at Celilo Village.
  55. 1977 Map of The Dalles South, 1978 Print
    1977 Map of The Dalles South, 1978 Print
    1977 The Dalles South
    1978 Print · USGS
    The mid-Columbia River shoreline comes alive in the late seventies, showing the vital link between the river and the rail-driven economy. Trace the legacy of early residents at Pioneer Cem or GAR Cem and explore the irrigation and elevation changes near Cherry Heights.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1977 Map of Biggs Junction, 1978 Print
    1977 Map of Biggs Junction, 1978 Print
    1977 Biggs Junction
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River gorge in the late 1970s reveals a landscape shaped by rail, water, and unique monuments. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Maryhill area through the Stonehenge Memorial, the tracks of the Union Pacific, and the small settlement at Thornberry.
  61. 1978 Map of White Salmon
    1978 Map of White Salmon
    1978 White Salmon
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River Gorge in the late seventies reveals a bustling transportation corridor shared by Washington and Oregon. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Northern Burlington, locate family plots at the IOOF Cem, or explore the old layout of White Salmon and Mosier.
  64. 1978 Map of Petersburg
    1978 Map of Petersburg
    1978 Petersburg
    1978 Print · USGS
    Near the Columbia River in the late 1970s, this area shows the intersection of major energy infrastructure and traditional plateau farming. Researchers can trace the Union Pacific corridor, locate the Grave Island Mem (Cem), and find local landmarks in Petersburg and Rice.
  67. 1978 Map of Lyle
    1978 Map of Lyle
    1978 Lyle
    1978 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River corridor is captured here in the late seventies, showing the rail-and-road networks of Lyle and Rowena. Researchers can trace old transportation routes like Pioneer Road and locate local landmarks such as Lyle Cem and the Grange.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1979 Map of Toppenish
    1979 Map of Toppenish
    1979 Toppenish
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Yakima Valley and its surrounding tribal lands are shown in great detail during the late seventies, as the region's agricultural and rail networks reached their modern form. Researchers can trace the layout of reservation communities like White Swan and Harrah or explore the irrigation patterns near the Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1979 Map of Hood River, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Hood River, 1980 Print
    1979 Hood River
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River corridor thrives in the late seventies as a hub of transport and agriculture. Trace local family roots and early infrastructure at Idelwilde Cem, Frankton Sch, and the Powerdale Dam.
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