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1960s Maps of Pierce County, Washington

Explore 11 historic maps of Pierce County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — 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 Pierce County's landscape evolved across the 1960s, 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 1960s, 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 Pierce County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.

Pierce County, WA maps

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  1. 1961 Map of Yakima
    1961 Map of Yakima
    1961 Yakima
    1961 Print · USGS
    Central Washington thrived in the mid-century as an agricultural powerhouse defined by the Yakima River. Trace local roots through Medicine Valley School, Fort Simcoe, and the rail lines of the Northern Pacific RR.
  4. 1961 Map of Tacoma South, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Tacoma South, 1962 Print
    1961 Tacoma South
    1962 Print · USGS
    Southern Tacoma and its suburbs are shown during a period of rapid mid-century growth. Genealogists and local historians can locate long-standing institutions like Pacific Lutheran University, Oakwood Cem, and the historic Holy Rosary Sch.
    5 unique versions available
  7. 1961 Map of Puyallup, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Puyallup, 1962 Print
    1961 Puyallup
    1962 Print · USGS
    Pierce County at the dawn of the 1960s shows a valley of rail lines and riverside settlements. Genealogists can trace family roots through Woodbine Cem and the many local schools like Firgrove Sch or Collins Sch.
    5 unique versions available
  10. 1961 Map of Tacoma North, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Tacoma North, 1962 Print
    1961 Tacoma North
    1962 Print · USGS
    Tacoma's industrial waterfront and the southern tip of Vashon Island are captured here during a period of significant mid-century growth. Researchers can trace the development of neighborhood schools like Lowell Sch or locate maritime landmarks such as the Dash Point Lighthouse and Browns Point.
    5 unique versions available
  13. 1961 Map of Poverty Bay, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Poverty Bay, 1962 Print
    1961 Poverty Bay
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Federal Way plateau and the King-Pierce county line are shown in the early sixties as suburban growth begins to surround historic shoreline communities. Researchers can trace the development of local schools, the Evergreen Airport, and the Auburn Cem alongside the Northern Pacific rail line.
    5 unique versions available
  16. 1961 Map of Tacoma South, 1968 Print
    1961 Map of Tacoma South, 1968 Print
    1961 Tacoma South
    1968 Print · USGS
    Pierce County during the early sixties shows the intersection of suburban growth and massive military infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots like Henry Smith Cem, old airfields like Thun Field, and the campus of Pacific Lutheran University.
  19. 1962 Map of Seattle
    1962 Map of Seattle
    1962 Seattle
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Puget Sound region and Olympic Peninsula are shown at a peak of mid-century growth. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Pacific Coast RR or locate landmarks such as Fort Lawton and the Bothell Power Station.
  22. 1962 Map of Hoquiam
    1962 Map of Hoquiam
    1962 Hoquiam
    1962 Print · USGS
    Southwest Washington in the late fifties is defined by the bustling timber ports of Hoquiam and the rail-linked commerce of the interior valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of settlements like Raymond and Pe Ell, or locate family sites at Grand Mound Cem and Odd Fellows Cem.
  25. 1962 Map of Randle, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Randle, 1964 Print
    1962 Randle
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Cowlitz River valley near Randle was a hub of timber and mountain recreation in the early sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Cora Bridge and Burton, or locate the White Pass High Sch and Ranger Station among the peaks.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1962 Map of Bumping Lake, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Bumping Lake, 1964 Print
    1962 Bumping Lake
    1964 Print · USGS
    The high Cascades of Yakima County are captured here in the early sixties, showing a wilderness of alpine lakes and national forest trails. Genealogists and historians can trace the remnants of Copper City or locate the remote Goose Prairie post office.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1962 Map of Lester, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Lester, 1964 Print
    1962 Lester
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Cascades at the start of the sixties come into focus here, showing the protected Green River Watershed and the remote Lester rail stop. Trace old mountain routes through Naches Pass or find historic camps at Government Meadow and Timothy Meadow.
    3 unique versions available
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