1950s Maps of Columbia, Bellingham

Explore 5 historic maps of Columbia from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Columbia's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, 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 Columbia's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Columbia, Bellingham maps

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  1. 1952 Map of Ferndale, 1957 Print
    1952 Map of Ferndale, 1957 Print
    1952 Ferndale
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal 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

  2. 1952 Map of Blaine, 1960 Print
    1952 Map of Blaine, 1960 Print
    1952 Blaine
    1960 Print · USGS
    Coastal 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.

  3. 1954 Map of Bellingham North, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Bellingham North, 1957 Print
    1954 Bellingham North
    1957 Print · USGS
    Bellingham 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

  4. 1954 Map of Lynden, 1960 Print
    1954 Map of Lynden, 1960 Print
    1954 Lynden
    1960 Print · USGS
    Whatcom 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

  5. 1957 Map of Victoria, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Victoria, 1960 Print
    1957 Victoria
    1960 Print · USGS
    The 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

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