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1950s Maps of Yakima County, Washington

Explore 37 historic maps of Yakima 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 Yakima 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 Yakima County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Yakima County, WA maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Yakima, 1951 Print
    1950 Map of Yakima, 1951 Print
    1950 Yakima
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Yakima Valley and the towering Cascades meet in this mid-century survey of South Central Washington. Genealogists and local historians can trace the irrigation-era growth of Yakima, the historic Fort Simcoe outpost, and the White Swan Mission on the Yakima Indian Reservation.
  4. 1950 Map of Grandview, 1964 Print
    1950 Map of Grandview, 1964 Print
    1950 Grandview
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Yakima Valley thrived as a rail and irrigation hub at mid-century, with the Northern Pacific and Union Pacific lines crossing the basin. Genealogists and researchers can trace family-named sites like Bennett Ranch and Forsell alongside the vital Sunnyside Canal.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1951 Map of Priest Rapids
    1951 Map of Priest Rapids
    1951 Priest Rapids
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River and its powerful rapids dominate this landscape during the early fifties, before modern development transformed the river valley. Genealogists and researchers can trace ranching heritage at the Taylor Ranch or locate the Black Rock Cem.
  10. 1951 Map of Grandview
    1951 Map of Grandview
    1951 Grandview
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Yakima Valley appears in the early fifties as a hub of irrigation and rail transport. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Grandview and Sunnyside alongside landmarks like Bennett Ranch and the Sunnyside Canal.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1953 Map of Black Rock Spring NW, 1957 Print
    1953 Map of Black Rock Spring NW, 1957 Print
    1953 Black Rock Spring NW
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Yakima Valley high desert in the early fifties shows a landscape transitioning between private ranching and military expansion. You can trace early agricultural infrastructure like the Selah Ditch and Abandoned Dam or locate family landmarks such as Holmes Ranch.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1953 Map of Pomona, 1957 Print
    1953 Map of Pomona, 1957 Print
    1953 Pomona
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Yakima Valley's mid-century transition is documented here as irrigation projects and military expansion reshaped the land. Researchers can trace the Northern Pacific tracks through Pomona or locate military infrastructure like the Post Headquarters and Target Range.
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1953 Map of Black Rock Spring SW, 1957 Print
    1953 Map of Black Rock Spring SW, 1957 Print
    1953 Black Rock Spring SW
    1957 Print · USGS
    Yakima County in the early fifties shows a landscape of military readiness and arid valley agriculture. Researchers can trace the perimeter of the Yakima Firing Center Military Reservation or locate the Plant Quarantine Station near Hanford Road.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1953 Map of Elephant Mountain, 1957 Print
    1953 Map of Elephant Mountain, 1957 Print
    1953 Elephant Mountain
    1957 Print · USGS
    In the early 1950s, the high ridges of central Washington met the expanding water infrastructure of the Moxee Valley. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named routes like Walters Road and locate the Holy Rosary Cem near the Roza Canal.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1953 Map of Black Rock Spring, 1957 Print
    1953 Map of Black Rock Spring, 1957 Print
    1953 Black Rock Spring
    1957 Print · USGS
    Yakima County’s high-desert landscape in the mid-1950s is captured here, showing the intersection of ranching life and military expansion. Researchers can find old family outposts like the Coffin Ranch and vital water sources such as Black Rock Spring.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1953 Map of Yakima East, 1957 Print
    1953 Map of Yakima East, 1957 Print
    1953 Yakima East
    1957 Print · USGS
    The mid-century growth of the Yakima Valley is on full display here, showing the era's bustling rail corridors and expanding irrigation. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Pioneer Cemetery, St Michaels Church, and old school sites like Adams School.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1953 Map of Black Rock Spring NE, 1957 Print
    1953 Map of Black Rock Spring NE, 1957 Print
    1953 Black Rock Spring NE
    1957 Print · USGS
    The high rangeland of Central Washington was transitioning to specialized military use in the early fifties. Local historians can trace the remote Stewart Ranch and the natural barriers of Umtanum Ridge and Alkali Canyon.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1953 Map of Selah Springs, 1957 Print
    1953 Map of Selah Springs, 1957 Print
    1953 Selah Springs
    1957 Print · USGS
    The high ridges of central Washington are captured here in the early 1950s as they were repurposed for Cold War military operations. Researchers can trace specialized defense infrastructure including the Drone Landing Strip, Selah Springs, and an Abandoned Dam.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1953 Map of Black Rock Spring, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Black Rock Spring, 1958 Print
    1953 Black Rock Spring
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Yakima County highlands are captured here in the early 1950s as military and ranching interests converged. Genealogists and local historians can trace family landholdings like the Bernhardi Ranch and Coffin Ranch near Nelson Springs.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1953 Map of Yakima East, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Yakima East, 1958 Print
    1953 Yakima East
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Yakima Valley in the early fifties shows a landscape of military reservations and expanding irrigation. Trace the growth of Moxee City and Union Gap or locate family roots at Holland Cem and Central School.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 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
  46. 1955 Map of Prosser SW, 1987 Print
    1955 Map of Prosser SW, 1987 Print
    1955 Prosser SW
    1987 Print · USGS
    The high plateau of South-Central Washington is captured in the mid-1960s, showing the intersection of Yakima and Klickitat counties. Researchers can trace early family-named routes like Poeckes Road and Wandling Road leading toward the landmark at Plainview.
  49. 1957 Map of Wenatchee, 1973 Print
    1957 Map of Wenatchee, 1973 Print
    1957 Wenatchee
    1973 Print · USGS
    The northern Cascades and Columbia River valley appear here in the mid-fifties, showing the region's critical rail and transit corridors. Researchers can trace the routes of the Great Northern RR and Milwaukee Road through settlements like Skykomish, Baring, and Dryden.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1957 Map of Yesmowit Canyon, 1977 Print
    1957 Map of Yesmowit Canyon, 1977 Print
    1957 Yesmowit Canyon
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Ahtanum Indian Reservation boundary and the high crests of the Yakima backcountry are captured here in the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the courses of Simcoe Creek and Wahtum Creek or locate landmarks like Diamond Dick and Soda Springs.
  55. 1957 Map of Willy Dick Canyon, 1977 Print
    1957 Map of Willy Dick Canyon, 1977 Print
    1957 Willy Dick Canyon
    1977 Print · USGS
    Yakima County upland terrain is mapped here in the late 1950s, revealing a landscape of high ridges and named canyon crossings. Genealogists and historians can trace routes through Willy Dick Crossing or locate landmarks like Wild Horse Corral and Quin Sins Ridge.
  58. 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.
  61. 1958 Map of Hembre Mtn, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Hembre Mtn, 1959 Print
    1958 Hembre Mtn
    1959 Print · USGS
    Yakima County at the end of the fifties reveals the established grid of Toppenish and the surrounding irrigation-fed valley. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named routes like Robbins Road or locate the Wanity settlement and the Rodeo Grounds.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1958 Map of Toppenish SW, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Toppenish SW, 1960 Print
    1958 Toppenish SW
    1960 Print · USGS
    Yakima County farmland meets the high breaks of the Yakima Indian Reservation during the late fifties. Genealogists and researchers can trace family-named routes like Ashue Road, locate a rural Cemetery, and find landmarks like Hole in the Wall.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1958 Map of Ellensburg, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Ellensburg, 1960 Print
    1958 Ellensburg
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Kittitas Valley and the Yakima River corridor are captured here during the late fifties as irrigation and rail infrastructure reshaped the landscape. Researchers can trace historic family-named sites like High Valley Ranch, the Wenas Cemetery, and the Dammon Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1958 Map of Toppenish Mtn., 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Toppenish Mtn., 1960 Print
    1958 Toppenish Mtn.
    1960 Print · USGS
    Yakima County's high ridges and mission lands are captured here in the late fifties, showing the transition from valley agriculture to steep terrain. Researchers can locate the Yakima Indian Christian Mission and trace routes like Fort Simcoe Road toward Toppenish Mtn.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1958 Map of Harrah, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Harrah, 1960 Print
    1958 Harrah
    1960 Print · USGS
    Agricultural growth in the Yakima Valley reached a peak in the late fifties as irrigation canals transformed the desert. Genealogists can trace family holdings along Brown Road or Larson Road near the Northern Pacific rail stops at Harrah and Brownstown.
    3 unique versions available
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