Old Maps of Orcas, Washington

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Orcas, WA maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Orcas Island
    1943 Map of Orcas Island
    1943 Orcas Island
    1943 Print · USGS
    The San Juan Islands are captured in the early 1940s, showing a maritime landscape of ferry routes and isolated coastal hamlets. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Buckhorn Lodge, the Port Stanley Sch, and the CCC Camp in Moran State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 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

  3. 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

  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. 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.

  6. 2011 Map of Shaw Island, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Shaw Island, 2011 Print
    2011 Shaw Island
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Orcas, including Shaw Island, Lopez Village, and other nearby areas

  7. 2014 Map of Shaw Island, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Shaw Island, 2014 Print
    2014 Shaw Island
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Orcas, including Shaw Island, Lopez Village, and other nearby areas

  8. 2017 Map of Shaw Island, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Shaw Island, 2017 Print
    2017 Shaw Island
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Orcas, including Shaw Island, Lopez Village, and other nearby areas

  9. 2020 Map of Shaw Island, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Shaw Island, 2020 Print
    2020 Shaw Island
    2020 Print · USGS
    Covers Orcas, including Shaw Island, Lopez Village, and other nearby areas

  10. 2023 Map of Shaw Island, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Shaw Island, 2023 Print
    2023 Shaw Island
    2023 Print · USGS
    The San Juan Islands are shown in great detail in this 2023 survey, from the protected San Juan Islands Wilderness to the quiet roads of Shaw Island. Trace family-named landmarks and local history at Shaw Island Cem or the Wilding Farm Airport.

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