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Old Maps of Tumwater, Washington for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 26 historic maps of Tumwater. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Tumwater, 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. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 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.
  25. 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
  28. 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
  31. 1959 Map of Maytown, 1966 Print
    1959 Map of Maytown, 1966 Print
    1959 Maytown
    1966 Print · USGS
    Thurston County's prairie and timber lands are seen here in the late fifties, where rail and river networks converge. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family landmarks like the Schmidt Sch, the South Union Church, and the rural station at Belmore.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1959 Map of Tumwater, 1966 Print
    1959 Map of Tumwater, 1966 Print
    1959 Tumwater
    1966 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Olympia and Tumwater are documented here just as the post-war era transformed the South Sound. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near the State Capitol, McLane Sch, and the rail lines of the Northern Pacific.
    6 unique versions available
  37. 1959 Map of East Olympia, 1966 Print
    1959 Map of East Olympia, 1966 Print
    1959 East Olympia
    1966 Print · USGS
    Thurston County’s rail-and-prairie landscape is captured in the late fifties, showing a vital crossroads of major Pacific Northwest rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the tracks and local hubs like East Olympia, Offutt Lake, and Kellys Korner.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1959 Map of Tenino, 1967 Print
    1959 Map of Tenino, 1967 Print
    1959 Tenino
    1967 Print · USGS
    Southern Thurston County's river-and-rail corridor is captured here during the late fifties, showing the industrial connection between the coal mines and the valley towns. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Kellys Korner or locate old community hubs such as Grange Hall and the settlement of Tono.
  43. 1962 Map of Seattle
    1962 Map of Seattle
    1962 Seattle
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Puget Sound region and Olympic Peninsula are shown at a peak of mid-century growth. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Pacific Coast RR or locate landmarks such as Fort Lawton and the Bothell Power Station.
  46. 1962 Map of Hoquiam
    1962 Map of Hoquiam
    1962 Hoquiam
    1962 Print · USGS
    Southwest Washington in the late fifties is defined by the bustling timber ports of Hoquiam and the rail-linked commerce of the interior valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of settlements like Raymond and Pe Ell, or locate family sites at Grand Mound Cem and Odd Fellows Cem.
  49. 1964 Map of Tenino, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Tenino, 1965 Print
    1964 Tenino
    1965 Print · USGS
    Thurston and Lewis Counties are captured in the mid-1960s as timber, coal mining, and rail transport defined the local economy. Researchers can find old grange halls, several coal operations like the Black Diamond Coal Mine, and the historic Oregon Trail Monument near Tenino.
  52. 1975 Map of Tacoma, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Tacoma, 1977 Print
    1975 Tacoma
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Puget Sound region in the mid-seventies reveals a landscape of growing urban centers and massive federal installations. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Tacoma and Olympia, or locate landmarks like the McNeil Island Penitentiary and Fort Lewis Military Reservation.
  55. 1980 Map of Centralia
    1980 Map of Centralia
    1980 Centralia
    1980 Print · USGS
    The rail and river corridors of southwestern Washington are captured here in the late twentieth century, showing the region's transition from resource extraction to managed forest land. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the Stoker Mine, the rails of the Union Pacific, and the early development of Centralia and Chehalis.
  58. 1990 Map of Maytown, 1995 Print
    1990 Map of Maytown, 1995 Print
    1990 Maytown
    1995 Print · USGS
    Thurston County settlement and industry are on display in the 1990s as suburban growth meets the rail lines of Maytown. Trace the intersection of the Burlington Northern railroad, the Olympia Airport, and Millersylvania State Park.
  61. 1990 Map of East Olympia, 1995 Print
    1990 Map of East Olympia, 1995 Print
    1990 East Olympia
    1995 Print · USGS
    Thurston County’s prairie and timber lands are captured here in the 1990s as suburban growth reached toward the Deschutes River. Genealogists and historians can trace rail history near Western Junction or explore old settlements like Plumb and Fir Tree.
  64. 1991 Map of Tacoma
    1991 Map of Tacoma
    1991 Tacoma
    1991 Print · USGS
    The South Sound and Tacoma waterfront appear here in the early nineties, showing a landscape defined by deep-water inlets and massive federal installations. Researchers can trace the development of Lakewood Center or locate the historic rail lines of the Burlington Northern Railroad and Union Pacific Railroad.
  67. 1997 Map of Tumwater, 2000 Print
    1997 Map of Tumwater, 2000 Print
    1997 Tumwater
    2000 Print · USGS
    The southern reaches of the Puget Sound come into focus in the late nineties, showcasing the growth of Olympia and Tumwater. Genealogists and local historians can locate early institutions like the McLane Grange Hall, Olympia Jr Academy, and the waterfront Countryside Beach settlement.
  70. 2023 Map of East Olympia, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of East Olympia, 2023 Print
    2023 East Olympia
    2023 Print · USGS
    Thurston County’s prairies and river valleys are shown in detail here, reflecting the modern growth of the south Puget Sound region. Researchers can trace the Deschutes River and locate key points like East Olympia, Offutt Lake, and Western Junction.
  73. 2023 Map of Maytown, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Maytown, 2023 Print
    2023 Maytown
    2023 Print · USGS
    Thurston County south of Tumwater is captured here in its modern state, showing a landscape of prairies and glacial lakes. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy locations like Pioneer Calvary Catholic Cem and the settlements of Belmore and Maytown.
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