1970s Maps of San Juan County, Washington

Explore 14 historic maps of San Juan County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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San Juan County, WA maps

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  1. 1973 Map of Cypress Island, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Cypress Island, 1977 Print
    1973 Cypress Island
    1977 Print · USGS
    The northern San Juan Islands are captured in the early 1970s, from the rugged interior of Cypress Island to the growing docks of Anacortes. Researchers can trace the layout of small settlements like Urban and Indian Village or locate local landmarks such as Eden Cem and the Sinclair Island Light.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1973 Map of Lopez Pass, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Lopez Pass, 1977 Print
    1973 Lopez Pass
    1977 Print · USGS
    The eastern shores of the San Juan archipelago are captured here in the early 1970s, showing a landscape defined by saltwater sounds and rocky headlands. Researchers can trace the boundaries of the San Juan Islands National Wildlife Refuge and locate remote landmarks like Davidson Rock Light and Chadwick Hill.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1973 Map of Sucia Island, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Sucia Island, 1977 Print
    1973 Sucia Island
    1977 Print · USGS
    The northern San Juan Islands are captured in the early 1970s, showcasing the maritime isolation and nascent parklands of the era. Researchers can locate the Patos Light on the U S Coast Guard Reservation or trace the shoreline of Sucia Island State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1973 Map of Shaw Island, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Shaw Island, 1977 Print
    1973 Shaw Island
    1977 Print · USGS
    The San Juan Islands in the early seventies remain a quiet network of maritime communities and protected shorelines. Researchers can trace historic ferry routes and find local landmarks like the Shaw Island Sch, Shaw Co Park, and the Orcas landing.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1973 Map of Blakely Island, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Blakely Island, 1977 Print
    1973 Blakely Island
    1977 Print · USGS
    The central San Juan Islands come into focus in the early seventies, showing a maritime landscape of isolated settlements and protected wilderness. Local historians can trace the early footprints of Thatcher and Decatur, alongside landmarks like Blakely Peak and Spencer Spit State Park.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1975 Map of Bellingham, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Bellingham, 1977 Print
    1975 Bellingham
    1977 Print · USGS
    Northwest Washington in the mid-seventies is captured here, from the Canadian border at Blaine to the San Juan Islands. Researchers can trace tribal lands on the Lummi Indian Reservation, find rural settlements like Cokedale, or follow the Burlington Northern rail lines.

  7. 1975 Map of Port Townsend, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Port Townsend, 1977 Print
    1975 Port Townsend
    1977 Print · USGS
    The northern Puget Sound in the mid-seventies shows a landscape of military readiness and maritime industry. Researchers can trace the extensive Whidbey Island Naval Air Station or locate historic coastal defenses at Fort Casey Military Res and Fort Ebey Military Res.

  8. 1977 Map of Richardson, 1978 Print
    1977 Map of Richardson, 1978 Print
    1977 Richardson
    1978 Print · USGS
    The San Juan Islands are captured in the late seventies as a landscape of maritime history and budding recreation. Genealogists and researchers can trace the shores of Richardson or explore landmarks like Mt Finlayson and the San Juan Island National Historical Park.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1977 Map of Eastsound, 1978 Print
    1977 Map of Eastsound, 1978 Print
    1977 Eastsound
    1978 Print · USGS
    Orcas Island in the late seventies is a landscape of protected parks and coastal settlements. Genealogists and island historians can locate the Woodlawn Cem, Orcas Island Sch, and the grounds of Camp Orkila.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1978 Map of Lummi Island
    1978 Map of Lummi Island
    1978 Lummi Island
    1978 Print · USGS
    Lummi Island and the surrounding waters of the Rosario Strait are captured in the late seventies, showing a landscape of coastal settlements and rugged topography. Researchers can trace land use through the Loganita Lodge grounds, the Cem near Lovers Bluff, and the tidal flats of The Portage.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1978 Map of Mt Constitution
    1978 Map of Mt Constitution
    1978 Mt Constitution
    1978 Print · USGS
    Orcas Island in the late 1970s reveals a landscape of high summits and coastal retreats. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Buckhorn or the Olga-Doe Bay Cem and locate landmarks like the Prospect and the summit Lookout Tower.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1978 Map of Smith Island, 1981 Print
    1978 Map of Smith Island, 1981 Print
    1978 Smith Island
    1981 Print · USGS
    The eastern reaches of the Strait of Juan de Fuca are documented here in the late seventies, showing the isolated Smith Island and its surrounding waters. Trace the maritime landscape of the San Juan Islands National Wildlife Refuge, including a Cistern and Light on the island.

  13. 1978 Map of Deception Pass, 1986 Print
    1978 Map of Deception Pass, 1986 Print
    1978 Deception Pass
    1986 Print · USGS
    The islands of Fidalgo and Whidbey meet at the turbulent waters of Deception Pass during the late seventies. Researchers can trace local landmarks like the Cemetery, Mt Erie, and the coastal Coast Guard Res.

  14. 1979 Map of Port Angeles
    1979 Map of Port Angeles
    1979 Port Angeles
    1979 Print · USGS
    The northern Olympic Peninsula and southern Vancouver Island are captured here in the late seventies. Family historians can trace the rail networks of the Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway or locate old coastal settlements like Sooke, Joyce, and Agnew.

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