Old Maps of Deception Pass Shores, Skagit County for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Deception Pass Shores with 8 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.

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Deception Pass Shores, Skagit County maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Deception Pass
    1943 Map of Deception Pass
    1943 Deception Pass
    1943 Print · USGS
    Fidalgo and Whidbey Islands are shown in the early 1940s, highlighting the maritime and rail connections of Puget Sound. Researchers can trace the boundaries of the Swinomish Indian Reservation or locate early schools like Fidalgo Sch and Dewey Sch.

  2. 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

  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. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 1993 Map of Port Townsend
    1993 Map of Port Townsend
    1993 Port Townsend
    1993 Print · USGS
    The 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.

  7. 1998 Map of Deception Pass, 2002 Print
    1998 Map of Deception Pass, 2002 Print
    1998 Deception Pass
    2002 Print · USGS
    The northern tip of Whidbey Island meets Fidalgo Island in the late nineties, documenting the critical maritime junction of Deception Pass. Trace the local geography from the peak of Mt Erie to the residential streets of Anacortes and Rosario Beach.

  8. 2023 Map of Deception Pass, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Deception Pass, 2023 Print
    2023 Deception Pass
    2023 Print · USGS
    The northern tip of Whidbey Island and the southern reaches of Anacortes meet at this famous maritime passage. Trace the residential growth at Anaco Beach or explore the protected lands of Burrows Island and the heights of Mt Erie.

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