Old Maps of Big Lake, Washington for Academic Research
Study the evolution of Big Lake with 27 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.
- Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
- Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
- Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.
These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Big Lake has changed over the decades.
Big Lake, WA maps
(27)- 1911 Map of Mount Vernon
1911 Mount Vernon1911 Print · USGSSkagit and Snohomish counties are shown here just after the turn of the century as the railroad and river networks fueled rapid growth. Researchers can trace historic transportation routes like the Anderson Ferry and the Monte Cristo RR through Mount Vernon and the Tulalip Indian Reservation.4 unique versions available - 1940 Map of Mt Vernon, 1957 Print
1940 Mt Vernon1957 Print · USGSThe Skagit River delta and its thriving rail-and-river towns are captured here just before the mid-century. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous country schools like Harmony Sch and landmarks like the Milltown Ch or the timber-hauling Logging Railroad.2 unique versions available - 1943 Map of Mt Vernon
1943 Mt Vernon1943 Print · USGSSkagit County during the early years of the war reveals a complex network of river deltas and rail-dependent settlements. Researchers can trace the heritage of rural communities through labels for Skagit City, the Ridgeway Sch, and the Great Northern railroad.2 unique versions available - 1944 Map of Clear Lake
1944 Clear Lake1944 Print · USGSSkagit County in the early 1940s was a hub of timber production and rail transport. Genealogists and historians can trace the Northern Pacific RR through settlements like Montborne and find rural landmarks such as Electron Sch and the high Lake Cavanaugh. - 1956 Map of Clear Lake, 1958 Print
1956 Clear Lake1958 Print · USGSSkagit County's timber and rail corridor is captured here in the mid-fifties, from the banks of the Skagit River to the peaks of Cultus Mtn. Genealogists and historians can trace old community footprints in Sedro-Woolley, the rail-side village of McMurray, and the Old Railroad Grade near Lake Cavanaugh.3 unique versions available - 1956 Map of Mount Vernon, 1958 Print
1956 Mount Vernon1958 Print · USGSSkagit County in the mid-fifties is a landscape of river-driven commerce and growing valley towns. Genealogists and historians can trace old school districts like Westview School, find the Meadow Grange, and locate vanished river crossings near Skagit City.6 unique versions available - 1957 Map of Victoria, 1960 Print
1957 Victoria1960 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1975 Map of Port Townsend, 1977 Print
1975 Port Townsend1977 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1985 Map of Mc Murray
1985 Mc Murray1985 Print · USGSSkagit and Snohomish counties are captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape of timber-country heritage and active water systems. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade through the valley or locate local landmarks like Mc Murray and the Walker Valley Quarry. - 1985 Map of Sedro-Woolley South
1985 Sedro-Woolley South1985 Print · USGSSkagit County's valley floor and mountain foothills are captured here in the mid-eighties, showing the transition from the river to the high timber. Genealogists and historians can trace the lakeside communities of Big Lake and Montborne or locate old industrial sites like the Quarry.2 unique versions available - 1993 Map of Port Townsend
1993 Port Townsend1993 Print · USGSThe Puget Sound and Whidbey Island are captured in the early nineties, showing a landscape defined by naval aviation and maritime trade. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Oak Harbor and Coupeville or locate family sites near the Arlington Municipal Cemetery and Ault Field. - 1998 Map of Mount Vernon, 2002 Print
1998 Mount Vernon2002 Print · USGSThe Skagit River valley at the close of the millennium shows the growing footprints of Mount Vernon and Burlington. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade, locate Skagit Valley College, or find family landmarks like Meadow Grange and Skagit City. - 2011 Map of Sedro-Woolley South, 2011 Print
2011 Sedro-Woolley South2011 Print · USGSThe Skagit River valley and the foothills of Cultus Mountain come into focus in this early twenty-first-century survey of Skagit County. Researchers can trace local landmarks from the Clearlake Post Office to the quiet Clear Lake Cemetery and the waters of Big Lake. - 2011 Map of McMurray, 2011 Print
2011 McMurray2011 Print · USGSThe foothills of Skagit County appear in detail during the early twenty-first century, centered on the community of McMurray. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named routes like Finn Settlement Rd and find established landmarks such as Pilchuck Bridge Campground and Big Lake. - 2011 Map of Mount Vernon, 2011 Print
2011 Mount Vernon2011 Print · USGSThe Skagit River valley is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the established communities of Mount Vernon and Burlington. Researchers can trace local landmarks like the Skagit County Fairgrounds, Meadow Grange, and the Little Mountain Lookout. - 2014 Map of Sedro-Woolley South, 2014 Print
2014 Sedro-Woolley South2014 Print · USGSSkagit County's valley floor and mountain foothills are captured here in the early 21st century, centered on the river and its surrounding lake communities. Researchers can trace the development of residential areas and local landmarks like the Clear Lake Cem, Montborne, and Valley View Dairy. - 2014 Map of McMurray, 2014 Print
2014 McMurray2014 Print · USGSSkagit and Snohomish Counties come together in the early 2010s along a corridor of lakefront settlements and family farms. Researchers can trace the layout of McMurray and Bryant or locate agricultural sites like Rainbow Bridge Farm and S and S Farms. - 2014 Map of Mount Vernon, 2014 Print
2014 Mount Vernon2014 Print · USGSThe Skagit River valley thrives as a hub of agriculture and industry in the early 2010s, centered on the growing communities of Mount Vernon and Burlington. Researchers can trace local heritage through landmarks like Mt Vernon Cem, Meadow Grange, and several legacy dairies. - 2017 Map of Mount Vernon, 2017 Print
2017 Mount Vernon2017 Print · USGSMount Vernon and Burlington anchor this Skagit River landscape during a period of modern growth and transit development. Genealogists and local historians can locate Mount Vernon Cemetery, trace the BNSF Railway, and study landmarks like Barker Airport. - 2017 Map of McMurray, 2017 Print
2017 McMurray2017 Print · USGSThe lakeside communities of Skagit and Snohomish counties are documented here in the late twenty-teens. Researchers can trace the rural infrastructure around McMurray and Bryant, including the Pilchuck Creek Bridge and historical routes like Finn Settlement Rd. - 2017 Map of Sedro-Woolley South, 2017 Print
2017 Sedro-Woolley South2017 Print · USGSSkagit County's transition from river valley to mountain timberland is captured here in the late 2010s. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks from the SEDRO-WOOLLEY street grid down to Clear Lake Cem and the lakeside settlement of Montborne. - 2020 Map of Sedro-Woolley South, 2020 Print
2020 Sedro-Woolley South2020 Print · USGSSkagit County’s river valley and foothills are captured here in the modern era as they transition from the Sedro-Woolley plains to the Cultus Mountains. Researchers can trace old family roots at Clear Lake Cem or explore the shoreline developments of Montborne and Big Lake. - 2020 Map of Mount Vernon, 2020 Print
2020 Mount Vernon2020 Print · USGSModern Skagit County comes alive in this survey, showing the interconnected river towns of MOUNT VERNON and BURLINGTON. Genealogists and historians can locate the Skagit County Courthouse, Mount Vernon Cem, and old riverside sites like Skagit City. - 2020 Map of McMurray, 2020 Print
2020 McMurray2020 Print · USGSThe lakeside community of McMurray and the surrounding Skagit County hills are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and researchers can trace local routes like Sulfur Springs Rd and locate landmarks such as Pilchuck Creek Bridge or Devils Lake. - 2023 Map of Mount Vernon, 2023 Print
2023 Mount Vernon2023 Print · USGSThe Skagit River valley is captured here in its modern form, showing the interconnected growth of Mount Vernon and Burlington. Genealogists can locate Mount Vernon Cem and trace family landmarks near Big Lake and Barney Lake.
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