Old Maps of City Center, Bellingham
Explore 21 old maps of City Center, spanning from 1906 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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City Center, Bellingham maps
(21)- 1906 Map of Sumas, 1958 Print
1906 Sumas1958 Print · USGSWhatcom County's northern borderlands are shown in great detail during the early twentieth century, from the international line down to the growing city of Bellingham. Genealogists and historians can trace early school sites like Gerry School, local industry at Larsens Mill, and the path of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific RR. - 1907 Map of Blaine
1907 Blaine1907 Print · USGSNorthwest Washington at the dawn of the twentieth century is defined here by the international border and the arrival of the rails. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Blaine, Ferndale, and Semiahmoo, alongside the Great Northern RR and the Lummi Indian Reservation.3 unique versions available - 1908 Map of Sumas
1908 Sumas1908 Print · USGSNorthern Whatcom County comes into focus in the early twentieth century as a bustling network of river towns and timber rails. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through sites like Larsens Mill, Geary School, and old stops along the B B and B C R R.3 unique versions available - 1918 Map of Samish Lake
1918 Samish Lake1918 Print · USGSCoastal Skagit and Whatcom counties appear here during the height of the early twentieth-century timber and rail era. Researchers can pinpoint long-standing landmarks like the Alger Shingle Mill, Blue Canyon, and the State Fish Hatchery.3 unique versions available - 1943 Map of Anacortes
1943 Anacortes1943 Print · USGSThe San Juan Islands and Skagit coastline appear here in the early 1940s, during an era of remote island schoolhouses and ferry reliance. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Eden Cem and Guemes Sch, or trace the waterfront of Anacortes and South Bellingham. - 1951 Map of Anacortes, 1953 Print
1951 Anacortes1953 Print · USGSThe northern Puget Sound islands and the city of Anacortes are captured here in the early fifties during a period of steady coastal growth. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks and family roots at Eden Cem, Sinclair Sch, and the Lummi Indian Reservation.2 unique versions available - 1952 Map of Ferndale, 1957 Print
1952 Ferndale1957 Print · USGSCoastal Whatcom County is captured here in the early fifties as the delta landscape of the Nooksack River meets the growing outskirts of Bellingham. Researchers can trace old property lines near Ferndale, locate the Lummi Sch on the reservation, or find the Drive-in Theater along the highway.4 unique versions available - 1952 Map of Blaine, 1960 Print
1952 Blaine1960 Print · USGSCoastal Whatcom County is shown in the early fifties, from the international border at Blaine down to the Lummi Indian Reservation. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural schoolhouses like Whitehorn School, find family plots at Kulshan Cem, or locate the old Haynie Grange and Birch Bay Circle Grange. - 1954 Map of Bellingham North, 1957 Print
1954 Bellingham North1957 Print · USGSBellingham and its northern hinterlands are captured here during a period of steady mid-century growth. Researchers can trace the waterfront's industrial footprint at Larson Mill, locate family plots at Bayview Cemetery, or explore the early neighborhoods of Silver Beach.5 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Bellingham South, 1959 Print
1954 Bellingham South1959 Print · USGSCoastal Whatcom County is captured mid-century as the city expands toward the wooded heights. Genealogists and historians can trace institutional roots at Western Washington College and find early school sites like Lowell School and Larrabee School.4 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Lynden, 1960 Print
1954 Lynden1960 Print · USGSWhatcom County in the mid-fifties is captured here as a landscape of river-valley farming and border commerce. Genealogists can trace family names and sites across Lynden Cemetery, the Northwood Church, and old school sites like Harmony School.3 unique versions available - 1954 Map of Samish Lake, 1960 Print
1954 Samish Lake1960 Print · USGSCoastal Skagit and Whatcom Counties are captured here in the mid-fifties as rural settlements like Garden of Eden and Blue Canyon thrived alongside the growing college town of Bellingham. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Belfast Sch, the Silver Run Grange Hall, and the Pierson Sch. - 1957 Map of Victoria, 1960 Print
1957 Victoria1960 Print · USGSThe San Juan Islands and the North Cascades coastline are shown in detail during the late fifties, a period of significant military and industrial presence. Researchers can trace historic rail lines like the Great Northern or locate sites such as the Whidbey Island Naval Air Sta and Friday Harbor.4 unique versions available - 1975 Map of Bellingham, 1977 Print
1975 Bellingham1977 Print · USGSNorthwest Washington in the mid-seventies is captured here, from the Canadian border at Blaine to the San Juan Islands. Researchers can trace tribal lands on the Lummi Indian Reservation, find rural settlements like Cokedale, or follow the Burlington Northern rail lines. - 1977 Map of Eliza Island
1977 Eliza Island1977 Print · USGSThe Bellingham waterfront and neighboring islands are captured in the late seventies as the city expanded southward. Researchers can trace the Burlington Northern tracks along the coast and locate local landmarks like Fairhaven Middle Sch and the secluded shoreline of Eliza Island.2 unique versions available - 1998 Map of Eliza Island, 2003 Print
1998 Eliza Island2003 Print · USGSBellingham's southern waterfront and the surrounding San Juan islands are captured here in the late 1990s as coastal development met environmental conservation. Trace the streets of Fairhaven and Edgemoor or locate landmarks like Fairhaven Middle Sch and Eliza Island. - 1998 Map of Bellingham South, 2003 Print
1998 Bellingham South2003 Print · USGSCoastal Bellingham and the high ridgelines of the Chuckanut Mountains meet here during the late nineties. Researchers can trace local development from the Larrabee School and Bayview Cemetery to the shores of Lake Samish and Chuckanut Village. - 2023 Map of Ferndale, 2023 Print
2023 Ferndale2023 Print · USGSCoastal Washington at the start of the 2020s shows a dynamic landscape where the Nooksack River meets the industrial and residential growth of Bellingham. Researchers can trace the modern development of Ferndale and locate significant local landmarks like Northwest Indian College and the BNSF Railway corridor. - 2023 Map of Bellingham South, 2023 Print
2023 Bellingham South2023 Print · USGSThe southern reaches of Bellingham and the Chuckanut Range are captured in this modern survey, showing the interface between university life and the Pacific coast. Trace the development of Sudden Valley or explore the trail systems around Lake Padden and Chuckanut Mtn. - 2023 Map of Bellingham North, 2023 Print
2023 Bellingham North2023 Print · USGSBellingham and its northern hinterlands are captured in this recent survey, showcasing the city's growth from the bay to the mountains. Genealogists and researchers can trace local roots through Bayview Cem, the rural settlement of Laurel, and the industrial heritage of Larson Mill. - 2023 Map of Eliza Island, 2023 Print
2023 Eliza Island2023 Print · USGSThe islands and coastline of Whatcom County appear in detail in this modern survey of the Bellingham Bay area. Researchers can trace the residential streets of Edgemoor or locate offshore landmarks like Eliza Island and Chuckanut Island.
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