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1950s Maps of Okanogan County, Washington

Explore 31 historic maps of Okanogan County 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 Okanogan County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Okanogan County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Okanogan County, WA maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Grand Coulee Dam
    1950 Map of Grand Coulee Dam
    1950 Grand Coulee Dam
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Grand Coulee region during the late 1940s reveals a landscape transformed by the new reservoir and the massive engineering of the dam. Researchers can trace local history through the Lafollette Cem, the community at Elmer City, and rural sites like the Grand Coulee Grange.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1950 Map of Nespelem, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Nespelem, 1952 Print
    1950 Nespelem
    1952 Print · USGS
    Within the Colville Indian Reservation at mid-century, this area shows the transition from mountain lakes to the Columbia River shore. You can trace early settlements and agency sites like Nespelem, Koontzville, and the Colville Indian Agency during a period of significant regional change.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1950 Map of Boot Mtn, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Boot Mtn, 1952 Print
    1950 Boot Mtn
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Okanogan highlands meet the Columbia River in the early 1950s within the Colville Indian Reservation. Trace rural life through the Condon Ferry (Site) and several remote schoolhouses like Long Lake Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1950 Map of Alameda Flat, 1965 Print
    1950 Map of Alameda Flat, 1965 Print
    1950 Alameda Flat
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River flows through Okanogan and Douglas counties in the early 1950s, defining the rugged boundary of the Colville Indian Reservation. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Rex Grange Hall, Del Rio Cemetery, and several legacy mining sites like the Apache Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1951 Map of Wauconda
    1951 Map of Wauconda
    1951 Wauconda
    1951 Print · USGS
    Okanogan and Ferry counties were centers of high-country mining and forestry during the early fifties. Genealogists and historians can locate the Knob Hill Mine, Tom Thumb Mine, and the Lookout at Sheep Mtn alongside the remote Sheridan Road.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1951 Map of Bodie Mountain
    1951 Map of Bodie Mountain
    1951 Bodie Mountain
    1951 Print · USGS
    Northern Washington mountain life and mining are documented here at mid-century as the forest services mapped the high ridges. Trace local sites like the Sheridan Mine, the settlement of Toroda, and peaks from Harvard Mtn to Hardscrabble Mtn.
  19. 1952 Map of Alameda Flat
    1952 Map of Alameda Flat
    1952 Alameda Flat
    1952 Print · USGS
    Okanogan County settlement and industry are captured here in the early fifties along the Columbia River. Genealogists and historians can trace several closed schools like Rex School and remote mining sites including the Apache Mine.
  22. 1952 Map of Disautel, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Disautel, 1954 Print
    1952 Disautel
    1954 Print · USGS
    High in the Okanogan country during the early fifties, this area shows the intersection of the Colville Indian Reservation and federal forest lands. Researchers can locate the settlement of Disautel and trace old mountain routes past Moses Mountain and Crawfish Lake.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1953 Map of Bald Knob, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Bald Knob, 1955 Print
    1953 Bald Knob
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Okanogan highlands in the early 1950s show a landscape of tribal lands and national forests at the peak of the fire lookout era. Genealogists and historians can trace the Colville Indian Reservation boundaries and find remote sites like Bungalow Mine or Owhi Lake.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1953 Map of Omak Lake, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Omak Lake, 1956 Print
    1953 Omak Lake
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Okanogan River valley and the Colville Indian Reservation are captured here in the early fifties, showing the region's transition into the modern era. Genealogists and historians can trace the Great Northern rail line and locate landmarks like St Marys Mission and the settlement of Riverside.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1953 Map of Ritzville, 1966 Print
    1953 Map of Ritzville, 1966 Print
    1953 Ritzville
    1966 Print · USGS
    Eastern Washington was undergoing a massive agricultural and industrial transformation in the mid-fifties as irrigation from the Grand Coulee Dam reached the plateau. Researchers can trace the mid-century rail network of the Great Northern and locate vital local sites like Larson Air Force Base and Odessa.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1954 Map of Okanogan, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Okanogan, 1964 Print
    1954 Okanogan
    1964 Print · USGS
    North Central Washington’s interior comes into focus during the mid-fifties, showing the rise of the Columbia River reservoir system. Genealogists and historians can trace the Great Northern rail line and locate historical mining operations at the Mountain Lion Mine or Gold Hill Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1955 Map of Concrete, 1967 Print
    1955 Map of Concrete, 1967 Print
    1955 Concrete
    1967 Print · USGS
    The North Cascades in the mid-fifties reveal a landscape of deep glacier-fed lakes and riverside timber towns. You can trace the Great Northern rail lines through Granite Falls or locate remote outposts like Stehekin and Marblemount along the Skagit and Chelan waters.
  40. 1956 Map of Loup Loup, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Loup Loup, 1959 Print
    1956 Loup Loup
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Okanogan highlands in the mid-1950s come to life on this sheet through a rugged landscape of mining claims and mountain ranching. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Red Shirt Mine or locate family homesteads like Stout Ranch and Olema.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1956 Map of Loomis, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Loomis, 1959 Print
    1956 Loomis
    1959 Print · USGS
    Okanogan County near the Canadian border is shown here in the mid-fifties, dominated by mining and ranching infrastructure. Historians can trace the Great Northern rail line and locate dozens of mineral claims including the Black Bear and Kabba Texas.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1956 Map of Tiffany Mountain, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Tiffany Mountain, 1959 Print
    1956 Tiffany Mountain
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Okanogan highlands in the late fifties show a transition from active mining to alpine recreation. Genealogists and historians can locate remote family sites like Meyer Ranch or trace the mining boom through the Bernhardt Mine and Gubser Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1956 Map of Horseshoe Basin, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Horseshoe Basin, 1959 Print
    1956 Horseshoe Basin
    1959 Print · USGS
    The high Okanogan backcountry along the Canadian border is captured here in the mid-1950s, a landscape of remote peaks and seasonal outposts. Researchers can trace the locations of old wilderness sites like the Duncan James Cabin, Coyote Camp, and the uniquely named Skull and Crossbones Road.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1957 Map of Okanogan
    1957 Map of Okanogan
    1957 Okanogan
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Okanogan River valley comes alive in this late-fifties survey, capturing the region's growth along the Great Northern rail line. Trace the development of Okanogan and Omak, or locate family sites at Malott, the Ruby mining site, and Okanogan Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1957 Map of Bridgeport, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Bridgeport, 1958 Print
    1957 Bridgeport
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River valley underwent significant change in the late fifties following the completion of the Chief Joseph Dam. You can trace the historic Ft Okanogan (Site), locate the Bedard Sch (Aban'd), and see the route of the Great Northern railway.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1957 Map of Conconully, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Conconully, 1958 Print
    1957 Conconully
    1958 Print · USGS
    Okanogan County in the late fifties shows a landscape of mountain mining and valley ranching defined by the Salmon River drainage. Researchers can trace the Great Northern rail line and find historic sites like the Silver Mts Mine and Beeman School.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1957 Map of Mt. Bonaparte, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Mt. Bonaparte, 1958 Print
    1957 Mt. Bonaparte
    1958 Print · USGS
    Upper Okanogan County and the Canadian borderland are seen here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of high-altitude mining and timber camps. Researchers can trace the remnants of the Bolster (Site), the remote Poland China Mine, and the social hub at Knobhill Grange.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1957 Map of Tonasket, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Tonasket, 1958 Print
    1957 Tonasket
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Okanogan River valley in the late fifties was a vital corridor of rail and river industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local life through the Great Northern rail stops, the Chewiliken Sch, and ancient Petroglyphs near Anglin.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1957 Map of Oroville, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Oroville, 1959 Print
    1957 Oroville
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Okanogan Valley at the close of the 1950s shows a frontier landscape defined by the convergence of the Similkameen and Okanogan rivers. Local historians can trace the Great Northern Railway route past the Lucky Knock Mine and through early settlements like Oroville and Ellisforde.
    3 unique versions available
  70. 1957 Map of Brewster, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Brewster, 1959 Print
    1957 Brewster
    1959 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Columbia and Methow rivers comes alive in this late-fifties survey of the Okanogan valley. Local historians can trace the Northern Pacific RR through Brewster and Pateros or locate the old Gambles Mill (Site).
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1957 Map of Aeneas Valley, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Aeneas Valley, 1959 Print
    1957 Aeneas Valley
    1959 Print · USGS
    Okanogan County’s high valley and timberlands are captured here in the late fifties, during a period of active mountain forestry. Genealogists and historians can locate the Sunny Slope Grange Hall, the Aeneas Guard Sta, and the mountain waters of Lyman Lake.
    3 unique versions available
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