Old Maps of Airway Heights, Washington for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Airway Heights with 14 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 Airway Heights has changed over the decades.


Airway Heights, WA maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Medical Lake
    1943 Map of Medical Lake
    1943 Medical Lake
    1943 Print · USGS
    The prairie and lake country west of Spokane in the early 1940s reveals a landscape of rural schools, rail junctions, and major public institutions. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Gramps Landing, Spring Hill Grange, and the State Custodial School.

  2. 1954 Map of Airway Heights, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Airway Heights, 1955 Print
    1954 Airway Heights
    1955 Print · USGS
    Airway Heights and the surrounding West Plains are captured in the mid-fifties, just as the region’s aviation and military identity was taking hold. Genealogists and local historians can locate early landmarks like the Warsaw School, Stevens Township Hall, and the original footprint of Fairchild Air Force Base.

  3. 1954 Map of Medical Lake, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Medical Lake, 1956 Print
    1954 Medical Lake
    1956 Print · USGS
    Spokane County's military and institutional landscape is captured here during the mid-fifties, dominated by massive airfields and state facilities. Genealogists and historians can trace Fairchild Air Force Base, the Deno School, and early burial sites like Greenwood Prairie Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1954 Map of Four Lakes, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Four Lakes, 1956 Print
    1954 Four Lakes
    1956 Print · USGS
    Spokane County's aviation and rail corridors are at their height in the mid-1950s, bridging the gap between the city and the grain country. Researchers can trace family sites near Green Mound Cemetery or locate the old whistle stops of Hayford and Scribner.

  5. 1955 Map of Spokane, 1965 Print
    1955 Map of Spokane, 1965 Print
    1955 Spokane
    1965 Print · USGS
    Inland Empire life in the fifties and sixties centers on the growth of Spokane and the heavy mining industry of northern Idaho. Trace mid-century landmarks like Fairchild Air Force Base, the Bunker Hill Mine, and early campuses such as Gonzaga University.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1958 Map of Spokane
    1958 Map of Spokane
    1958 Spokane
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Inland Empire is shown at a mid-century peak of industrial and military activity, from the rail hubs of Spokane to the deep silver mines of northern Idaho. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail lines of the Union Pacific RR or locate landmarks like Fairchild Air Force Base and the Bunker Hill Smelter & Mine.

  7. 1963 Map of Four Lakes, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Four Lakes, 1964 Print
    1963 Four Lakes
    1964 Print · USGS
    Spokane County's aviation and rail infrastructure are on full display in the early 1960s, from the runways of Geiger Field to the surrounding hills. Genealogists and researchers can trace the settlement patterns at Four Lakes, Hayford, and old burial sites like Green Mound Cem.

  8. 1963 Map of Airway Heights, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Airway Heights, 1964 Print
    1963 Airway Heights
    1964 Print · USGS
    Western Spokane County's aviation and military landscape is captured here during the mid-sixties growth of the Inland Empire. Researchers can trace the development of Airway Heights and Fairchild Air Force Base alongside rural landmarks like Stevens Township Hall and Sunset Sch.

  9. 1973 Map of Airway Heights, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Airway Heights, 1975 Print
    1973 Airway Heights
    1975 Print · USGS
    The outskirts of Spokane during the early seventies reveal a landscape shaped by aviation and military expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural schoolhouses like Warsaw School and Deno School alongside the growth of Airway Heights.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1973 Map of Four Lakes, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Four Lakes, 1975 Print
    1973 Four Lakes
    1975 Print · USGS
    Four Lakes and the aviation corridor west of Spokane appear here in the early 1970s, showcasing a mix of military infrastructure and rural lakefront life. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Antonian Sch, Green Mound Cem, and the old rail lines of the Burlington Northern.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1978 Map of Airway Heights, 1981 Print
    1978 Map of Airway Heights, 1981 Print
    1978 Airway Heights
    1981 Print · USGS
    Airway Heights and the surrounding Spokane plains are captured in this late-seventies aerial survey during a period of transition. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early residential footprints of Airway Heights and Lyons against the natural backdrops of Indian Prairie and Highland.

  12. 1987 Map of Spokane
    1987 Map of Spokane
    1987 Spokane
    1987 Print · USGS
    Greater Spokane and its surrounding prairies are captured in the late 1980s as the region solidified its role as a regional hub. Researchers can trace family sites near Medical Lake, military life at Fairchild Air Force Base, and rural settlements like Peone and Chattaroy.

  13. 2023 Map of Airway Heights, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Airway Heights, 2023 Print
    2023 Airway Heights
    2023 Print · USGS
    The western outskirts of Spokane and the aviation hub at Airway Heights are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the local growth of Hazelwood or explore the river corridor through Riverside State Park and Seven Mile.

  14. 2023 Map of Four Lakes, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Four Lakes, 2023 Print
    2023 Four Lakes
    2023 Print · USGS
    Southwest of Spokane in the 2020s, this area shows the intersection of the channeled scablands with major aviation hubs and historic rail corridors. Researchers can trace the landscape around Four Lakes and the edge of Cheney, locating landmarks like Marshall Cem, Fairchild AFB, and Fish Lake.

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