Old Maps of Ferndale, Washington for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Ferndale with 23 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Ferndale has changed over the decades.


Ferndale, WA maps

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  1. 1907 Map of Blaine
    1907 Map of Blaine
    1907 Blaine
    1907 Print · USGS
    Northwest 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

  2. 1952 Map of Bertrand Creek, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Bertrand Creek, 1954 Print
    1952 Bertrand Creek
    1954 Print · USGS
    Northern Whatcom County comes alive in the early fifties, showing a landscape of river-bottom farms and rural parishes near the Canadian border. Researchers can locate the Enterprise Cem, Evergreen Community Church, and the winding banks of Bertrand Creek.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 1952 Map of Lummi Bay, 1957 Print
    1952 Map of Lummi Bay, 1957 Print
    1952 Lummi Bay
    1957 Print · USGS
    The coastal Lummi Indian Reservation meets the Strait of Georgia in the early fifties, showing a landscape of river flats and rising uplands. Trace family homesteads along Mt View Road or explore the mid-century shoreline at Neptune Beach and Sandy Point.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 1975 Map of Bellingham, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Bellingham, 1977 Print
    1975 Bellingham
    1977 Print · USGS
    Northwest 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.

  8. 1997 Map of Lummi Bay, 2003 Print
    1997 Map of Lummi Bay, 2003 Print
    1997 Lummi Bay
    2003 Print · USGS
    Coastal Whatcom County shows a striking mix of heavy industry and reservation life during the late nineties. Researchers can trace the development of Sandy Point and the Refinery complex, or locate family sites near Mountain View Cem and the Lummi River.

  9. 2011 Map of Lummi Bay, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Lummi Bay, 2011 Print
    2011 Lummi Bay
    2011 Print · USGS
    The Whatcom County coastline comes into focus in the early 2010s, showcasing a mix of heavy industry and waterfront residential life. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Sandy Point Shores and Neptune Beach alongside the massive Conoco Phillips Ferndale Refinery.

  10. 2011 Map of Ferndale, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Ferndale, 2011 Print
    2011 Ferndale
    2011 Print · USGS
    The Nooksack River corridor and Bellingham Bay shoreline are captured here in the early twenty-first century as the region balanced industry and recreation. Researchers can locate Lummi Cemetery, trace the Burlington Northern Santa Fe rail line, or study the layout of Bellingham International Airport.

  11. 2011 Map of Bertrand Creek, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Bertrand Creek, 2011 Print
    2011 Bertrand Creek
    2011 Print · USGS
    Whatcom County's northern borderlands are seen here in the early 2010s, where the rural settlement of Delta sits among a landscape of winding creeks and dairy farms. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Berthusen Memorial Park, Willey Lake, and the Meadow Mist Airport.

  12. 2014 Map of Ferndale, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Ferndale, 2014 Print
    2014 Ferndale
    2014 Print · USGS
    Coastal Whatcom County is captured here in the mid-2010s, where the Nooksack River meets Bellingham Bay. Genealogists and historians can trace local family landmarks like Boxx Berry Farm, Lummi Cem, and the Northwest Indian Coll.

  13. 2014 Map of Bertrand Creek, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Bertrand Creek, 2014 Print
    2014 Bertrand Creek
    2014 Print · USGS
    Whatcom County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the rural corridor between Lynden and Ferndale. Researchers can locate numerous family-run operations like Tiersma Dairy and landmarks such as Enterprise Cem and Willey Lake.

  14. 2014 Map of Lummi Bay, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Lummi Bay, 2014 Print
    2014 Lummi Bay
    2014 Print · USGS
    The Whatcom County shoreline north of Bellingham appears in high detail during the early 2010s, showing the transition from industrial sites to coastal communities. Local researchers can trace family lands near Lake Terrell or explore the geography of Neptune Beach, Lummi Flats, and Cha-Choo-Sen.

  15. 2017 Map of Ferndale, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Ferndale, 2017 Print
    2017 Ferndale
    2017 Print · USGS
    Bellingham and Ferndale meet along the Nooksack River in the late 2010s, showing a landscape of coastal wetlands and growing infrastructure. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Woodlawn Cem, Green Acres Memorial Park, and the Northwest Indian Coll.

  16. 2017 Map of Lummi Bay, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Lummi Bay, 2017 Print
    2017 Lummi Bay
    2017 Print · USGS
    Coastal Whatcom County is mapped here during a period of modern development between the Strait of Georgia and the growing city of Ferndale. Researchers can trace the industrial corridor near Cherry Point or the residential layout of Neptune Beach and Sandy Point.

  17. 2017 Map of Bertrand Creek, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Bertrand Creek, 2017 Print
    2017 Bertrand Creek
    2017 Print · USGS
    Whatcom County's agricultural and riverine landscape is captured here in the years following the millennium. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near the Enterprise Cem or explore the rural surroundings of Ferndale and Custer.

  18. 2020 Map of Lummi Bay, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Lummi Bay, 2020 Print
    2020 Lummi Bay
    2020 Print · USGS
    Coastal Whatcom County is documented here in the 2020s, showing the evolving shoreline from the industrial north to the Lummi Peninsula. Researchers can trace local landmarks from Lake Terrell and Mountain View to coastal sites like Sandy Point and Cha-Choo-Sen.

  19. 2020 Map of Bertrand Creek, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Bertrand Creek, 2020 Print
    2020 Bertrand Creek
    2020 Print · USGS
    The northern Whatcom County landscape near the Canadian border is captured here in recent years. Researchers can trace land use around Lynden and Ferndale, identifying local landmarks like Berthusen Memorial Park and Wiser Lake.

  20. 2020 Map of Ferndale, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Ferndale, 2020 Print
    2020 Ferndale
    2020 Print · USGS
    Coastal Washington at the dawn of the 2020s shows a landscape of busy transit corridors and significant cultural sites along the Nooksack River. Researchers can trace the development of Ferndale and Marietta alongside local landmarks like Northwest Indian College and the BNSF Railway.

  21. 2023 Map of Bertrand Creek, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Bertrand Creek, 2023 Print
    2023 Bertrand Creek
    2023 Print · USGS
    Whatcom County's rural landscape comes alive in this contemporary survey of the borderlands near the Canadian line. Genealogists and local historians can locate family plots at Enterprise Cem or trace property near Custer and the Nooksack River.

  22. 2023 Map of Lummi Bay, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Lummi Bay, 2023 Print
    2023 Lummi Bay
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Whatcom County coastline meets the Salish Sea in this recent study of the Lummi Peninsula and its surrounding waters. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Mountain View Cem, the settlement at Cha-Choo-Sen, and the wetlands of the Lummi Flats.

  23. 2023 Map of Ferndale, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Ferndale, 2023 Print
    2023 Ferndale
    2023 Print · USGS
    Coastal 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.

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