Old Maps of Tacoma, Washington

Explore 30 old maps of Tacoma, spanning from 1897 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Tacoma, WA maps

(30)
  1. 1897 Map of Tacoma
    1897 Map of Tacoma
    1897 Tacoma
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers Tacoma, including Seattle, Kent, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1900 Map of Tacoma
    1900 Map of Tacoma
    1900 Tacoma
    1900 Print · USGS
    Covers Tacoma, including Seattle, Kent, and other nearby areas
    9 unique versions available

  3. 1940 Map of Anderson Island
    1940 Map of Anderson Island
    1940 Anderson Island
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Tacoma, including Lakewood, Lacey, and other nearby areas

  4. 1941 Map of Tacoma South, 1958 Print
    1941 Map of Tacoma South, 1958 Print
    1941 Tacoma South
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Tacoma, including South Hill, Lakewood, and other nearby areas

  5. 1942 Map of Gig Harbor, 1954 Print
    1942 Map of Gig Harbor, 1954 Print
    1942 Gig Harbor
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Tacoma, including Bremerton, Port Orchard, and other nearby areas

  6. 1943 Map of Gig Harbor
    1943 Map of Gig Harbor
    1943 Gig Harbor
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Tacoma, including Bremerton, Port Orchard, and other nearby areas

  7. 1944 Map of Tacoma South
    1944 Map of Tacoma South
    1944 Tacoma South
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Tacoma, including South Hill, Lakewood, and other nearby areas

  8. 1948 Map of Anderson Island, 1955 Print
    1948 Map of Anderson Island, 1955 Print
    1948 Anderson Island
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Tacoma, including Lakewood, Lacey, and other nearby areas

  9. 1948 Map of Steilacoom, 1955 Print
    1948 Map of Steilacoom, 1955 Print
    1948 Steilacoom
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Tacoma, including Lakewood, University Place, and other nearby areas

  10. 1949 Map of Tacoma North, 1956 Print
    1949 Map of Tacoma North, 1956 Print
    1949 Tacoma North
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Tacoma, including Federal Way, Browns Point, and other nearby areas

  11. 1949 Map of Poverty Bay, 1956 Print
    1949 Map of Poverty Bay, 1956 Print
    1949 Poverty Bay
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Tacoma, including Kent, Federal Way, and other nearby areas

  12. 1953 Map of Gig Harbor, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Gig Harbor, 1955 Print
    1953 Gig Harbor
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Tacoma, including Artondale, Gig Harbor, and other nearby areas

  13. 1958 Map of Seattle, 1966 Print
    1958 Map of Seattle, 1966 Print
    1958 Seattle
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Tacoma, including Seattle, Bellevue, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1959 Map of Steilacoom, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Steilacoom, 1960 Print
    1959 Steilacoom
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Tacoma, including Lakewood, University Place, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  15. 1959 Map of Gig Harbor, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Gig Harbor, 1960 Print
    1959 Gig Harbor
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Tacoma, including Artondale, Gig Harbor, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  16. 1959 Map of Anderson Island, 1968 Print
    1959 Map of Anderson Island, 1968 Print
    1959 Anderson Island
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers Tacoma, including Lakewood, Lacey, and other nearby areas

  17. 1961 Map of Tacoma South, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Tacoma South, 1962 Print
    1961 Tacoma South
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Tacoma, including Lakewood, Parkland, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  18. 1961 Map of Puyallup, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Puyallup, 1962 Print
    1961 Puyallup
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Tacoma, including South Hill, Puyallup, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  19. 1961 Map of Tacoma North, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Tacoma North, 1962 Print
    1961 Tacoma North
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Tacoma, including Federal Way, Browns Point, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  20. 1961 Map of Poverty Bay, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Poverty Bay, 1962 Print
    1961 Poverty Bay
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Tacoma, including Kent, Federal Way, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  21. 1961 Map of Tacoma South, 1968 Print
    1961 Map of Tacoma South, 1968 Print
    1961 Tacoma South
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers Tacoma, including South Hill, Lakewood, and other nearby areas

  22. 1962 Map of Seattle
    1962 Map of Seattle
    1962 Seattle
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Tacoma, including Seattle, Bellevue, and other nearby areas

  23. 1975 Map of Tacoma, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Tacoma, 1977 Print
    1975 Tacoma
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Tacoma, including Seattle, Kent, and other nearby areas

  24. 1991 Map of Tacoma
    1991 Map of Tacoma
    1991 Tacoma
    1991 Print · USGS
    Covers Tacoma, including Seattle, Kent, and other nearby areas

  25. 1997 Map of Tacoma South, 2003 Print
    1997 Map of Tacoma South, 2003 Print
    1997 Tacoma South
    2003 Print · USGS
    Covers Tacoma, including Lakewood, Parkland, and other nearby areas

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