1950s Maps of San Juan County, Washington

Explore 10 historic maps of San Juan 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 San Juan County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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San Juan County, WA maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Deception Pass, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Deception Pass, 1953 Print
    1951 Deception Pass
    1953 Print · USGS
    Whidbey and Fidalgo Islands appear here in the early fifties as the region's naval and agricultural identities merged. Genealogists and local historians can trace early schools and coastal landmarks like Rosario School, Fort Whitman, and the village of La Conner.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1951 Map of Anacortes, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Anacortes, 1953 Print
    1951 Anacortes
    1953 Print · USGS
    The northern Puget Sound islands and the city of Anacortes are captured here in the early fifties during a period of steady coastal growth. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks and family roots at Eden Cem, Sinclair Sch, and the Lummi Indian Reservation.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1953 Map of Stuart Island, 1957 Print
    1953 Map of Stuart Island, 1957 Print
    1953 Stuart Island
    1957 Print · USGS
    The San Juan Islands archipelago appears here in the early fifties, caught between the international boundary and the deep channels of the Haro Strait. Researchers can trace early infrastructure like the Lighthouse at Turn Point, the small settlement of Prevost, and island cemeteries.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1954 Map of Roche Harbor, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Roche Harbor, 1957 Print
    1954 Roche Harbor
    1957 Print · USGS
    San Juan Island and Henry Island are captured in the 1950s, documenting the maritime life and historic sites of the Pacific Northwest. Trace the boundaries of the English Campsite (1859), locate local Quarries, and find the Lime Kiln Lighthouse.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1954 Map of Waldron Island, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Waldron Island, 1957 Print
    1954 Waldron Island
    1957 Print · USGS
    The San Juan Islands remained a quiet maritime frontier in the mid-fifties, dominated by rocky shorelines and international waters. Trace the layout of the Waldron settlement, locate the island Cemetery, or find the Abandoned Quarry on the nearby cliffs of Orcas Island.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1954 Map of Friday Harbor, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Friday Harbor, 1957 Print
    1954 Friday Harbor
    1957 Print · USGS
    San Juan Island in the mid-fifties shows a landscape of coastal settlements and maritime research centers. Genealogists and historians can locate the St Francis Xavier Mission, the Cem, and the scientific outposts at the Oceanographic Laboratories.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1954 Map of False Bay, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of False Bay, 1957 Print
    1954 False Bay
    1957 Print · USGS
    San Juan Island's southern coast is documented here in the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of major straits and the island's rural road network. Historians can locate the American Campsite and Pickett's Monument near Eagle Cove.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1957 Map of Richardson, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Richardson, 1958 Print
    1957 Richardson
    1958 Print · USGS
    Lopez Island and the surrounding San Juan archipelago are shown in the late fifties as a landscape of quiet maritime life and isolated beacons. Genealogists and historians can locate the Lopez Sch, trace the roads around Telegraph Hill, and find the Smith Island National Wildlife Refuge.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1957 Map of Orcas Island, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Orcas Island, 1959 Print
    1957 Orcas Island
    1959 Print · USGS
    The San Juan Islands are shown here in the late fifties, a time when coastal settlements and island retreats defined the archipelago. Genealogists and historians can trace old community centers like Griswold, Doe Bay, and the early layout of Moran State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1957 Map of Victoria, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Victoria, 1960 Print
    1957 Victoria
    1960 Print · USGS
    The San Juan Islands and the North Cascades coastline are shown in detail during the late fifties, a period of significant military and industrial presence. Researchers can trace historic rail lines like the Great Northern or locate sites such as the Whidbey Island Naval Air Sta and Friday Harbor.
    4 unique versions available

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