1930s Maps of Thurston County, Washington

Explore 3 historic maps of Thurston County from the 1930s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1930s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Thurston County's landscape evolved across the 1930s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1930s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Thurston County's history through authentic maps from the 1930s. This is your window into the past.


Thurston County, WA maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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.

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