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1950s Maps of Whitman County, Washington

Explore 19 historic maps of Whitman County 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 Whitman County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Whitman County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Whitman County, WA maps

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  1. 1950 Map of La Crosse
    1950 Map of La Crosse
    1950 La Crosse
    1950 Print · USGS
    Whitman County's wheat-growing heartland is captured here in the mid-twentieth century as the rail-and-river economy flourished. You can trace the Union Pacific line through Winona and La Crosse, or locate rural landmarks like Pampa Pond and the Airway Beacon.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1950 Map of Starbuck
    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.
  7. 1950 Map of Penawawa, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Penawawa, 1952 Print
    1950 Penawawa
    1952 Print · USGS
    In the early 1950s, the Snake River still flowed freely past small riverside settlements and across numerous bars. Genealogists can trace family names and vanished locales such as Penawawa, Gould City, and Rice Bar along the Union Pacific line.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1950 Map of Endicott, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Endicott, 1952 Print
    1950 Endicott
    1952 Print · USGS
    Whitman County's wheat country is captured in the early fifties, showing the rural rail-and-creek network that sustained the Palouse. Researchers can locate the Union Pacific line, the small settlement of Dusty, and local landmarks like Lacrosse Grange.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1950 Map of Hay, 1956 Print
    1950 Map of Hay, 1956 Print
    1950 Hay
    1956 Print · USGS
    Whitman and Garfield counties are captured here in the mid-twentieth century as the regional economy revolved around the Snake River and its rail corridors. Genealogists and local historians can locate rural landmarks like the Selbu Church, the Pataha Valley Grange, and the Central Ferry crossing.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1950 Map of Benge, 1970 Print
    1950 Map of Benge, 1970 Print
    1950 Benge
    1970 Print · USGS
    The scabland coulees and rail corridors of Adams County are captured here in the mid-twentieth century. Researchers can trace the Old Military Trail or locate the rural hubs of Benge, Ankeny, and Hooper along the river and rail lines.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1952 Map of Hay
    1952 Map of Hay
    1952 Hay
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Snake River corridor in the early fifties shows a landscape of isolated ferry crossings and canyon-side rail lines. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Selbu Church, the Pataha Valley Grange, and the old Central Ferry School.
  22. 1952 Map of La Crosse
    1952 Map of La Crosse
    1952 La Crosse
    1952 Print · USGS
    Whitman County's Palouse hills and deep creek flats are captured here in the early fifties, showing a landscape shaped by water and rail. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the Union Pacific line through La Crosse, Winona, and the small siding at Pampa.
  25. 1952 Map of Benge
    1952 Map of Benge
    1952 Benge
    1952 Print · USGS
    The scablands of Adams and Whitman counties are captured here in the early fifties, showing a landscape shaped by rail and river. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the tracks through Benge, Hooper, and Ankeny along the banks of the Palouse River.
  28. 1953 Map of Walla Walla, 1964 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1954 Map of Cheney, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Cheney, 1956 Print
    1954 Cheney
    1956 Print · USGS
    Eastern Washington in the mid-fifties is captured here as a major railroad junction and home to the Eastern Washington College of Education. Genealogists and historians can trace defunct rural sites like the Harmony School or find family landmarks near Williams Lake and Fairview Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1954 Map of Spangle, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Spangle, 1956 Print
    1954 Spangle
    1956 Print · USGS
    Southeast of Spokane in the 1950s, this area reveals a dense network of early Pacific Northwest rail lines and fading rural school districts. Researchers can find grain elevators along the Great Northern and trace defunct sites like Buckeye Sch (Aband).
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1954 Map of Sprague, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Sprague, 1956 Print
    1954 Sprague
    1956 Print · USGS
    Eastern Washington’s Channeled Scablands are captured in the mid-1950s, showing a complex network of four major railroads crossing the rocky terrain. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the foundations of Sprague, the community at Fishtrap, and the Aban'd Sch near Tyler.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1954 Map of Fairfield, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Fairfield, 1956 Print
    1954 Fairfield
    1956 Print · USGS
    Eastern Washington's agricultural heartland is documented here in the mid-fifties, featuring a dense network of rail lines and grain-country settlements. Trace the routes of the Union Pacific and visit sites like Fairfield, Latah, and the McIntosh Grange.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1955 Map of Pullman, 1963 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1955 Map of Spokane, 1965 Print
    1955 Map of Spokane, 1965 Print
    1955 Spokane
    1965 Print · USGS
    Inland Empire life in the fifties and sixties centers on the growth of Spokane and the heavy mining industry of northern Idaho. Trace mid-century landmarks like Fairchild Air Force Base, the Bunker Hill Mine, and early campuses such as Gonzaga University.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1958 Map of Spokane
    1958 Map of Spokane
    1958 Spokane
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Inland Empire is shown at a mid-century peak of industrial and military activity, from the rail hubs of Spokane to the deep silver mines of northern Idaho. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail lines of the Union Pacific RR or locate landmarks like Fairchild Air Force Base and the Bunker Hill Smelter & Mine.
  52. 1958 Map of Pullman
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1958 Map of Walla Walla
    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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