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Old Maps of Tacoma, Washington

Explore 36 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

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  1. 1897 Map of Tacoma
    1897 Map of Tacoma
    1897 Tacoma
    1897 Print · USGS
    Puget Sound and the Tacoma waterfront come alive in the late 1890s, when coal railroads and river valleys drove regional growth. Genealogists can trace family roots in early island settlements like Chautauqua or inland rail towns such as Black Diamond and Wilkeson.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1900 Map of Tacoma
    1900 Map of Tacoma
    1900 Tacoma
    1900 Print · USGS
    The Puget Sound region was a hive of rail and maritime activity at the end of the Victorian era. Researchers can trace early settlements like Chautauqua, identify tribal lands at the Muckleshoot Indian Reservation, and locate mining towns such as Black Diamond.
    9 unique versions available
  7. 1940 Map of Anderson Island
    1940 Map of Anderson Island
    1940 Anderson Island
    1940 Print · USGS
    Coastal Washington at the start of the 1940s shows a landscape of strategic military installations and island prisons. You can trace the development of Fort Lewis, the boundaries of the Nisqually Indian Reservation, and the layout of the Federal Penitentiary on McNeil Island.
  10. 1941 Map of Tacoma South, 1958 Print
    1941 Map of Tacoma South, 1958 Print
    1941 Tacoma South
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Puyallup Valley and southern Tacoma outskirts appear here in the early 1940s, just as the region’s rail and military infrastructure reached peak complexity. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and pioneer landmarks like the Site of Old Camp Montgomery and the Mary Mount Military Academy.
  13. 1942 Map of Gig Harbor, 1954 Print
    1942 Map of Gig Harbor, 1954 Print
    1942 Gig Harbor
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Kitsap Peninsula and surrounding islands are mapped here during the early 1940s, highlighting a maritime world of inlets and ferries. Trace old family sites and rural landmarks like Elgin Sch, Lisabeula, and the many landings along Henderson Bay.
  16. 1943 Map of Gig Harbor
    1943 Map of Gig Harbor
    1943 Gig Harbor
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Puget Sound shoreline and its peninsulas are captured here in the 1940s as a maritime network of small landings and inland schools. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Sunny Slope Sch, Lisabeula, and the many homesteads near Artondale.
  19. 1944 Map of Tacoma South
    1944 Map of Tacoma South
    1944 Tacoma South
    1944 Print · USGS
    Pierce County during the war years shows a landscape of growing towns and deep-rooted history between the river valleys and the prairie. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous country schools like Kirby Sch or locate 19th-century frontier outposts like the Site of Old Camp Montgomery (1854).
  22. 1948 Map of Anderson Island, 1955 Print
    1948 Map of Anderson Island, 1955 Print
    1948 Anderson Island
    1955 Print · USGS
    The South Sound shoreline and its island communities are captured here just after the war as military and suburban footprints expanded. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks from McNeil Island to the Visitation Academy and the rail stops at Nisqually Station.
  25. 1948 Map of Steilacoom, 1955 Print
    1948 Map of Steilacoom, 1955 Print
    1948 Steilacoom
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Puget Sound shoreline and its inland lakes are captured here during a period of rapid mid-century growth. Genealogists and historians can locate family plots at New Tacoma Cemetery or trace the early footprint of Fort Lewis Military Reservation and Lakewood Center.
  28. 1949 Map of Tacoma North, 1956 Print
    1949 Map of Tacoma North, 1956 Print
    1949 Tacoma North
    1956 Print · USGS
    Tacoma and its deep-water terminals appear at their industrial peak just after the war, showing the busy waterways of Commencement Bay. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Port of Tacoma, the grounds of the College of Puget Sound, and the early layout of Dash Point.
  31. 1949 Map of Poverty Bay, 1956 Print
    1949 Map of Poverty Bay, 1956 Print
    1949 Poverty Bay
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Puget Sound shoreline and the emerging Federal Way corridor are captured here during the late 1940s. Genealogists and local historians can trace early neighborhood footprints from Woodmont Beach to Madrona Heights and locate landmarks like Evergreen Airfield and Steel Lake Ch.
  34. 1953 Map of Gig Harbor, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Gig Harbor, 1955 Print
    1953 Gig Harbor
    1955 Print · USGS
    The maritime reaches of the Puget Sound come to life in the early fifties, showing the developing shores of the Kitsap Peninsula and Tacoma. Trace family roots at the Artondale Cem or explore historic sites like Ft Nisqually (Restoration) and the Tacoma Smelter.
  37. 1958 Map of Seattle, 1966 Print
    1958 Map of Seattle, 1966 Print
    1958 Seattle
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Puget Sound region in the mid-fifties showcases a balance of urban growth and Olympic wilderness. Trace the industrial waterfronts of Tacoma, old naval facilities like Keyport Naval Res, and mountain peaks like Mount Constance.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1959 Map of Steilacoom, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Steilacoom, 1960 Print
    1959 Steilacoom
    1960 Print · USGS
    Steilacoom and the South Sound area are shown in the late fifties as military and institutional lands defined the local geography. Researchers can trace the Steilacoom Ferry route and find family landmarks like Clover Park High Sch and New Tacoma Cemetery.
    5 unique versions available
  43. 1959 Map of Gig Harbor, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Gig Harbor, 1960 Print
    1959 Gig Harbor
    1960 Print · USGS
    The maritime communities surrounding Gig Harbor and West Tacoma come to life in the late fifties as suburban growth meets heavy industry. Genealogists and historians can trace Gig Harbor Cemetery, the Tacoma Smelter works, and the Camp Sealth grounds.
    5 unique versions available
  46. 1959 Map of Anderson Island, 1968 Print
    1959 Map of Anderson Island, 1968 Print
    1959 Anderson Island
    1968 Print · USGS
    Pierce County in the late fifties was a hub of military and institutional activity as suburban communities began to expand south of Tacoma. Trace the mid-century footprints of the Federal Penitentiary on McNeil Island, the Mount Rainier Ordnance Depot, and Lakewood Center.
  49. 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
  52. 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
  55. 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
  58. 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
  61. 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.
  64. 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.
  67. 1975 Map of Tacoma, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Tacoma, 1977 Print
    1975 Tacoma
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Puget Sound region in the mid-seventies reveals a landscape of growing urban centers and massive federal installations. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Tacoma and Olympia, or locate landmarks like the McNeil Island Penitentiary and Fort Lewis Military Reservation.
  70. 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.
  73. 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.
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