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1990s Maps of Pierce County, Washington

Explore 33 historic maps of Pierce County from the 1990s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1990s — 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 1990s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Pierce County's history through authentic maps from the 1990s. This is your window into the past.

Pierce County, WA maps

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  1. 1990 Map of Tenalquot Prairie, 1995 Print
    1990 Map of Tenalquot Prairie, 1995 Print
    1990 Tenalquot Prairie
    1995 Print · USGS
    Thurston County’s prairie and river landscapes appear in the early nineties, showing the expansive Fort Lewis Military Reservation and the growing community of Yelm. Trace family history and land use through labels like Burnham Ranch, the local Cem, and the Nisqually Indian Reservation.
  4. 1990 Map of Mc Kenna, 1995 Print
    1990 Map of Mc Kenna, 1995 Print
    1990 Mc Kenna
    1995 Print · USGS
    Thurston and Pierce Counties come together along the river in the early 1990s as military and civilian landscapes intersect. Researchers can trace the layout of the Fort Lewis Military Reservation or locate family roots near Yelm and the ruins at McKenna.
  7. 1990 Map of Bald Hill, 1995 Print
    1990 Map of Bald Hill, 1995 Print
    1990 Bald Hill
    1995 Print · USGS
    Thurston County’s lake country and river valleys are documented here in the mid-1990s, where the Nisqually and Deschutes Rivers frame a landscape of water and timber. Local historians can trace the boundaries of Elbow Lake State Park or locate the cascades at Deschutes Falls and the landmark Fossil Rock.
  10. 1990 Map of Eatonville, 1995 Print
    1990 Map of Eatonville, 1995 Print
    1990 Eatonville
    1995 Print · USGS
    Eatonville and the Nisqually River valley appear here in the final decade of the millennium, defined by heavy timber research and massive hydro projects. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Alder, locate the Swanson Airport, and explore the bounds of the Charles Lathrop Pack Experimental Forest.
  13. 1990 Map of Tanwax Lake, 1995 Print
    1990 Map of Tanwax Lake, 1995 Print
    1990 Tanwax Lake
    1995 Print · USGS
    Pierce County’s lake country is captured here in the 1990s, showing a landscape defined by glacial waters and rural crossroads. Researchers can trace family roots at Rainier Cem or locate former industrial sites at Clay City and Eatonville Junction.
  16. 1990 Map of Harts Lake, 1995 Print
    1990 Map of Harts Lake, 1995 Print
    1990 Harts Lake
    1995 Print · USGS
    Pierce County in the 1990s is captured here as a landscape of military reservations and glacial waters. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rural road network connecting Harts Lake, the Fort Lewis Military Reservation, and Centralia Dam.
  19. 1990 Map of Vaughn, 2003 Print
    1990 Map of Vaughn, 2003 Print
    1990 Vaughn
    2003 Print · USGS
    The Key Peninsula and Case Inlet appear in the 1990s as a quiet network of coastal settlements and maritime harbors. Researchers can trace the layout of waterfront communities like Grapeview and Lakebay or locate local landmarks including the Vaughn Community Church and Key Peninsula Sch.
  22. 1991 Map of Tacoma
    1991 Map of Tacoma
    1991 Tacoma
    1991 Print · USGS
    The South Sound and Tacoma waterfront appear here in the early nineties, showing a landscape defined by deep-water inlets and massive federal installations. Researchers can trace the development of Lakewood Center or locate the historic rail lines of the Burlington Northern Railroad and Union Pacific Railroad.
  25. 1993 Map of Enumclaw
    1993 Map of Enumclaw
    1993 Enumclaw
    1993 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the Cascades near Enumclaw and Buckley are shown in the early nineties, centered on the White River corridor. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like Pinnacle Peak, schools such as Byron Kibler Sch, and the massive Mud Mountain Dam infrastructure.
  28. 1993 Map of Buckley
    1993 Map of Buckley
    1993 Buckley
    1993 Print · USGS
    The White River valley and the high prairies of Pierce and King counties are captured here in the early nineties. Researchers can trace the layout of Enumclaw and Buckley, locate the Krain Cemetery, and follow the Old RR Grade south toward Burnett.
  31. 1993 Map of Sumner
    1993 Map of Sumner
    1993 Sumner
    1993 Print · USGS
    Pierce County’s river valleys and the sprawling shoreline of Lake Tapps are shown here as they appeared in the early nineties. Researchers can trace the local landscape from Sumner city hall to landmarks like the Connells Prairie Battle Historical Marker and Victor Falls.
  34. 1997 Map of Tacoma South, 2003 Print
    1997 Map of Tacoma South, 2003 Print
    1997 Tacoma South
    2003 Print · USGS
    Tacoma and Pierce County are shown during a period of urban expansion in the late twentieth century. Researchers can trace the development of Parkland around Pacific Lutheran University or study the extensive grounds of Mc Chord Air Force Base.
  37. 1997 Map of Enumclaw, 2003 Print
    1997 Map of Enumclaw, 2003 Print
    1997 Enumclaw
    2003 Print · USGS
    Enumclaw and Buckley are shown during the late 1990s as the regional hub for the White River valley. Trace local history through the Rainier State School, the Old Grade Railroad, and engineered landmarks like the Mud Mountain Dam.
  40. 1997 Map of Poverty Bay, 2003 Print
    1997 Map of Poverty Bay, 2003 Print
    1997 Poverty Bay
    2003 Print · USGS
    Coastal development along the Puget Sound defines this late-nineties survey of the burgeoning Federal Way area. Genealogists and historians can trace family sites near Gethsemane Cemetery and older communities like Adelaide and Kitts Corner.
  43. 1997 Map of Mc Neil Island, 2003 Print
    1997 Map of Mc Neil Island, 2003 Print
    1997 Mc Neil Island
    2003 Print · USGS
    The islands of the southern Sound are captured here during the late nineties, featuring the expansive McNeil Island Corrections Center. Trace local landmarks like the Hillcrest Cem, Old Schoolhouse Park, and the Steilacoom Ferry route.
  46. 1997 Map of Orting, 2003 Print
    1997 Map of Orting, 2003 Print
    1997 Orting
    2003 Print · USGS
    The Puyallup Valley at the end of the twentieth century shows a landscape defined by its river systems and historic infrastructure. Researchers can trace the State Soldiers Home, old Coke Ovens, and the winding path of the Carbon River.
  49. 1997 Map of Tacoma North, 2003 Print
    1997 Map of Tacoma North, 2003 Print
    1997 Tacoma North
    2003 Print · USGS
    The industrial waterfront of Commencement Bay and the shores of Maury Island are captured in the late nineties, documenting a landscape of maritime commerce and island life. Trace the harbor's evolution through the Port of Tacoma, the Dash Point Lighthouse, and the historic Stadium High Sch.
  52. 1997 Map of Puyallup, 2003 Print
    1997 Map of Puyallup, 2003 Print
    1997 Puyallup
    2003 Print · USGS
    Puyallup and the surrounding river valleys are shown in the late nineties as residential and commercial development accelerated across South Hill. Researchers can locate civic landmarks like the Western Washington State Fair Grounds and the Fort Maloney Historical Marker, alongside All Saints Ch.
  55. 1997 Map of Steilacoom, 2003 Print
    1997 Map of Steilacoom, 2003 Print
    1997 Steilacoom
    2003 Print · USGS
    Steilacoom and the surrounding lakeside communities are shown in great detail during the late 1990s as suburban life and military installations matured. Genealogists and local historians can locate many cemeteries, including Byrd Cem, and trace the grounds of the Western Washington State Hospital.
  58. 1997 Map of Fox Island, 2003 Print
    1997 Map of Fox Island, 2003 Print
    1997 Fox Island
    2003 Print · USGS
    The intricate shoreline of Pierce County's inlets and islands comes into focus in the 1990s, showing a landscape defined by maritime research and waterfront communities. Researchers can trace local development through sites like the Fox Island Acoustic Laboratory, Fox Island Cemetery, and the Minter Creek Fish Hatchery.
  61. 1997 Map of Buckley, 2003 Print
    1997 Map of Buckley, 2003 Print
    1997 Buckley
    2003 Print · USGS
    The foothills of King and Pierce counties are captured here in the late nineties as timber and rail heritage meets modern growth. Researchers can trace historic landmarks like Finn Hall, the Old RR Grade, and the grounds of the Rainier State School.
  64. 1997 Map of Frederickson, 2003 Print
    1997 Map of Frederickson, 2003 Print
    1997 Frederickson
    2003 Print · USGS
    Pierce County in the late nineties shows a landscape of growing communities and established rural roots. Local historians can trace early schools and churches like Pioneer Valley Sch, Rocky Ridge Sch, and Bethany Ch alongside the MOUNTAIN RAIL DIVISION corridor.
  67. 1997 Map of Fort Lewis, 2003 Print
    1997 Map of Fort Lewis, 2003 Print
    1997 Fort Lewis
    2003 Print · USGS
    Fort Lewis and its surrounding Pierce County landscapes are captured in the late 1990s as the military infrastructure reached a modern peak. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Ross Cem, schools such as Hillside Sch, and the sprawling grounds of Gray Army Air Field.
  70. 1997 Map of Nisqually, 2003 Print
    1997 Map of Nisqually, 2003 Print
    1997 Nisqually
    2003 Print · USGS
    The Nisqually River delta and the southern reaches of Puget Sound are shown here in the late 1990s as a complex mix of military, conservation, and historical sites. Researchers can locate the Fort Nisqually 1833 Historical Site, the Sequalitchew Cemetery, and the Nisqually Station.
  73. 1997 Map of Spanaway, 2003 Print
    1997 Map of Spanaway, 2003 Print
    1997 Spanaway
    2003 Print · USGS
    Spanaway and the southern reaches of McChord Air Force Base are captured here in the late nineties as residential growth expanded around the military reservations. Trace family history at Fir Lane Memorial Park or locate vanished landmarks like the Lookout tower and Jeschke Cemetery.
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