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Old Maps of Thurston County, Washington

Explore 105 old maps of Thurston County, spanning from 1916 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Thurston County, WA maps

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  1. 1916 Map of Chehalis
    1916 Map of Chehalis
    1916 Chehalis
    1916 Print · USGS
    During a period of rapid development along the Chehalis and Skookumchuck Rivers, these valleys supported a thriving network of timber camps and rail towns. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Logan Hill School, the Centralia Seminary, and the Salmon Creek Mill.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1937 Map of Olympia
    1937 Map of Olympia
    1937 Olympia
    1937 Print · USGS
    The state capital and the southern inlets of Puget Sound are captured here during the mid-1930s as the region's rail and maritime networks matured. Genealogists and historians can locate vanished schoolhouses like Plainview Sch, old coastal landings at Boston Harbor, and early industry at Union Mills.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1937 Map of Eatonville
    1937 Map of Eatonville
    1937 Eatonville
    1937 Print · USGS
    The timber and mining corridors of Pierce and Lewis Counties are captured here in the mid-1930s. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Eatonville, locate the Ladd Mine, and follow the path of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific RR.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1939 Map of Shelton
    1939 Map of Shelton
    1939 Shelton
    1939 Print · USGS
    South Puget Sound during the late thirties reveals a region defined by its timber-hauling railroads and intricate shorelines. Researchers can trace the legacy of early settlements and industry at Shelton, Kamilche, and transit points like Sawmill Sta or the Wilson Ranch.
  13. 1940 Map of Tenino
    1940 Map of Tenino
    1940 Tenino
    1940 Print · USGS
    Thurston County’s rail and timber landscape is documented here at the start of the 1940s, showing a critical intersection of three major railroads. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural school districts of Spurgeon Creek Sch and the industrial footprint of the Panama Lumber & Shingle Co.
  16. 1940 Map of Anderson Island
    1940 Map of Anderson Island
    1940 Anderson Island
    1940 Print · USGS
    Coastal Washington at the start of the 1940s shows a landscape of strategic military installations and island prisons. You can trace the development of Fort Lewis, the boundaries of the Nisqually Indian Reservation, and the layout of the Federal Penitentiary on McNeil Island.
  19. 1941 Map of Gate
    1941 Map of Gate
    1941 Gate
    1941 Print · USGS
    Thurston and Grays Harbor counties were bustling with rail and timber activity just before the mid-century. Researchers can trace the junction of four railroads near Gate or locate early rural sites like the Michigan Hill Sch and Jewelstock Ranch.
  22. 1941 Map of Tanwax Lake
    1941 Map of Tanwax Lake
    1941 Tanwax Lake
    1941 Print · USGS
    Pierce County was a busy corridor for timber and defense just before the war, as shown in this detailed 1941 survey. Genealogists and historians can locate Camp 1 Logging Camp, the old Lacamas School, and the winding Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail line.
  25. 1944 Map of Tenino
    1944 Map of Tenino
    1944 Tenino
    1944 Print · USGS
    Thurston County and the Lewis County border are captured in the mid-1940s, highlighting a landscape shaped by coal mining and heavy rail. Genealogists and historians can trace the positions of old schools like Cattail Sch, local landmarks such as the Oregon Trail Monument, and mining sites including Tono Mine No 1.
  28. 1944 Map of Yelm
    1944 Map of Yelm
    1944 Yelm
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Nisqually River valley and the surrounding prairies are captured here during the 1940s as military and rail infrastructure reshaped the landscape. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Northern Pacific, the Centralia Power Plant, and local landmarks like Collins Sch and Vail.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1944 Map of Ohop Valley
    1944 Map of Ohop Valley
    1944 Ohop Valley
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Ohop Valley and surrounding Pierce County timberlands are shown here during the mid-1940s, just as the region’s hydroelectric and forestry infrastructure was maturing. Genealogists and researchers can trace rural life through sites like the Grange Hall, Edgerton Sch, and the logging community at Clay City.
  34. 1948 Map of Anderson Island, 1955 Print
    1948 Map of Anderson Island, 1955 Print
    1948 Anderson Island
    1955 Print · USGS
    The South Sound shoreline and its island communities are captured here just after the war as military and suburban footprints expanded. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks from McNeil Island to the Visitation Academy and the rail stops at Nisqually Station.
  37. 1948 Map of Nisqually, 1955 Print
    1948 Map of Nisqually, 1955 Print
    1948 Nisqually
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Nisqually River delta and the South Puget Sound coastline are captured here in the late 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Dupont, the Fort Lewis Military Reservation, and rail stops like St Clair Sta and Nisqually Sta.
  40. 1948 Map of Anderson Island, 1955 Print
    1948 Map of Anderson Island, 1955 Print
    1948 Anderson Island
    1955 Print · USGS
    The islands of the southern Puget Sound are captured here shortly after the war, showing the federal prison and rural island settlements. Trace the ferry routes to Villa Beach or locate family markers at Hillcrest Cem and the McDermott Light.
  43. 1949 Map of Ohop Valley, 1958 Print
    1949 Map of Ohop Valley, 1958 Print
    1949 Ohop Valley
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Ohop Valley area in the late 1940s was a hub of timber and rail, where the Milwaukee Road winds through the foothills. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Truth School Cem, Edgerton School, and the settlement at Clay City.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1949 Map of Yelm, 1958 Print
    1949 Map of Yelm, 1958 Print
    1949 Yelm
    1958 Print · USGS
    Yelm and the surrounding prairies of Thurston and Pierce counties are shown here just after the war. Researchers can trace family ranching sites like Fox Ranch, early schools such as Collins School, and the heavy rail activity at McKenna.
  49. 1949 Map of Tenino, 1958 Print
    1949 Map of Tenino, 1958 Print
    1949 Tenino
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Tenino region of Washington is captured here in the late 1940s as a bustling corridor of rail lines and expansive prairies. Researchers can trace historic coal mining at Monarch Mines, locate the Oregon Trail Monument, or find rural landmarks like Violet Prairie Church.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1949 Map of Olympia, 1958 Print
    1949 Map of Olympia, 1958 Print
    1949 Olympia
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Puget Sound shoreline and the capital city of Olympia are captured here just after the war. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Northern Pacific or find local landmarks like St Martins College and Boston Harbor.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1953 Map of Hoquiam
    1953 Map of Hoquiam
    1953 Hoquiam
    1953 Print · USGS
    Southwest Washington in the early fifties shows a landscape shaped by timber, rail, and river commerce from the coast to the Cascades. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of timber towns like Ryderwood and the industrial hubs of Hoquiam and Kelso.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1953 Map of Rochester, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Rochester, 1955 Print
    1953 Rochester
    1955 Print · USGS
    Thurston and Lewis counties in the early fifties reveal a dense network of timberlands and river-bottom farms. Genealogists can locate the Finnish Cem and Grand Mound Cem, or trace the Fort Henness Site and the vanished logging community of Bordeaux.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1953 Map of Shelton, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Shelton, 1956 Print
    1953 Shelton
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Mason County waterfront and its timbered interior come alive in this mid-century survey of the inlets surrounding Shelton. Trace the legacy of rural education and military history at Bordeaux Sch, New Kamilche, and the Naval Auxiliary Air Station.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1956 Map of Kapowsin, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Kapowsin, 1958 Print
    1956 Kapowsin
    1958 Print · USGS
    Pierce County’s timber and hydroelectric corridors are in clear view during the mid-fifties, from the rail lines at Kapowsin to the heights of The Divide. Researchers can trace the path of the Electron Flume Road or locate family sites at Neff Ranch and Voss Resort.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1957 Map of Hoquiam
    1957 Map of Hoquiam
    1957 Hoquiam
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal timber ports and inland rail hubs define Southwest Washington during the late fifties. Genealogists can trace early twentieth-century settlements like Bordeaux, Tono, and Cosmopolis alongside the expanding tracks of the Northern Pacific.
  70. 1958 Map of Seattle, 1966 Print
    1958 Map of Seattle, 1966 Print
    1958 Seattle
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Puget Sound region in the mid-fifties showcases a balance of urban growth and Olympic wilderness. Trace the industrial waterfronts of Tacoma, old naval facilities like Keyport Naval Res, and mountain peaks like Mount Constance.
    3 unique versions available
  73. 1958 Map of Hoquiam, 1969 Print
    1958 Map of Hoquiam, 1969 Print
    1958 Hoquiam
    1969 Print · USGS
    Southwest Washington and the Columbia River estuary appear here in the mid-century, before major landscape shifts. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Northern Pacific, locate the Fort Henness Site, or explore the Naselle Air Force Station.
    2 unique versions available
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