1950s Maps of Walla Walla County, Washington

1. 1950 Map of Starbuck

   

   1950 Starbuck

   1950 Print · USGS

   Southeast Washington during the late 1940s is defined by the winding Snake River and its rugged canyons. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-river network of Starbuck and Riparia, or locate family sites like Gordon Farm and McGregor Ranch.

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4. 1950 Map of Haas

   

   1950 Haas

   1950 Print · USGS

   Franklin County at the midpoint of the century reveals a landscape shaped by the Snake River and competing rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can locate early homesteads like Davin Ranch and Nunamaker Farm alongside rail stops at Sperry and McAdam.

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7. 1953 Map of Pendleton, 1957 Print

   

   1953 Pendleton

   1957 Print · USGS

   Northeastern Oregon and the Columbia River frontier are captured here in the early fifties, a time of massive federal infrastructure projects. Researchers can trace the historic route of The Old Oregon Trail as it passes near the Umatilla Ordnance Depot and the new McNary Dam.

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10. 1953 Map of Walla Walla, 1964 Print

    

    1953 Walla Walla

    1964 Print · USGS

    Southeast Washington enters the atomic and hydroelectric age in the mid-twentieth century as new dams reshape the desert landscape. You can trace the development of the Hanford Works, identify remote rail stops like Novara Siding, and locate the historic Dry Creek Cem.

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13. 1955 Map of Pullman, 1963 Print

    

    1955 Pullman

    1963 Print · USGS

    The Palouse and Clearwater regions are captured here in the mid-1950s, showing the height of the rail-and-river economy. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Camas Prairie RR, find local landmarks like Whitman County Memorial Cem, and locate early academic centers at Washington State University and the University of Idaho.

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16. 1956 Map of Pendleton

    

    1956 Pendleton

    1956 Print · USGS

    Northeastern Oregon’s high plateau and timbered peaks appear here in the mid-fifties, during a time of major military and hydroelectric development. Trace the path of The Old Oregon Trail alongside modern landmarks like McNary Dam and the Umatilla Ordnance Depot.

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19. 1958 Map of Pullman

    

    1958 Pullman

    1958 Print · USGS

    The Palouse and Clearwater regions are captured here in the late fifties, showing the vital river-and-rail connection between eastern Washington and northern Idaho. Local historians can trace the paths of the Camas Prairie RR and Union Pacific RR as they serve towns like Colfax, Kamiah, and Nezperce.

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22. 1958 Map of Walla Walla

    

    1958 Walla Walla

    1958 Print · USGS

    The Tri-Cities and Walla Walla region are captured here during the mid-century expansion of atomic energy and river infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Richland (AEC), the rural Hatton and Washtucna settlements, and landmarks like Palouse Falls State Park.

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