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1960s Maps of Yakima County, Washington

Explore 41 historic maps of Yakima County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — 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 1960s, 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 1960s. This is your window into the past.

Yakima County, WA maps

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  1. 1961 Map of Yakima
    1961 Map of Yakima
    1961 Yakima
    1961 Print · USGS
    Central Washington thrived in the mid-century as an agricultural powerhouse defined by the Yakima River. Trace local roots through Medicine Valley School, Fort Simcoe, and the rail lines of the Northern Pacific RR.
  4. 1961 Map of Easton, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Easton, 1963 Print
    1961 Easton
    1963 Print · USGS
    Upper Kittitas County is captured here in the early sixties, centered on the coal-mining and railroad corridor of the Yakima Valley. Local historians can trace the industrial footprint of Roslyn, Ronald, and the Roslyn-Cascade Mine 4 alongside the Lake Easton shoreline.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1962 Map of Bumping Lake, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Bumping Lake, 1964 Print
    1962 Bumping Lake
    1964 Print · USGS
    The high Cascades of Yakima County are captured here in the early sixties, showing a wilderness of alpine lakes and national forest trails. Genealogists and historians can trace the remnants of Copper City or locate the remote Goose Prairie post office.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1962 Map of Lester, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Lester, 1964 Print
    1962 Lester
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Cascades at the start of the sixties come into focus here, showing the protected Green River Watershed and the remote Lester rail stop. Trace old mountain routes through Naches Pass or find historic camps at Government Meadow and Timothy Meadow.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1962 Map of White Pass, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of White Pass, 1964 Print
    1962 White Pass
    1964 Print · USGS
    High in the Cascades during the early sixties, this terrain centers on the vital crossing at White Pass between Yakima and Lewis counties. Researchers can trace historic alpine infrastructure including the State University Survey Camp, Skeeter Shelter, and the Cascade Crest Trail.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1964 Map of Granger NE, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Granger NE, 1966 Print
    1964 Granger NE
    1966 Print · USGS
    Yakima County’s agricultural landscape is seen here in the mid-1960s, defined by the contrast between high ridges and valley irrigation. Researchers can trace the elaborate water system of the Roza Canal and Sunnyside Canal past family landmarks like Mares Road.
  19. 1965 Map of Bluelight, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Bluelight, 1966 Print
    1965 Bluelight
    1966 Print · USGS
    High desert ranching in Yakima and Klickitat counties comes into focus in the mid-sixties, dominated by the Yakima Indian Reservation. Genealogists and historians can trace old homestead sites like Donoho Ranch and the community at Bluelight near the remote Tule Canyon.
  22. 1965 Map of Bluelight NW, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Bluelight NW, 1966 Print
    1965 Bluelight NW
    1966 Print · USGS
    Yakima County’s agricultural transition is on full display in the 1960s, showing the intersection of irrigation engineering and rural road networks. Researchers can trace the development of local infrastructure through the Satus No 3 Pumping Station, South Satus Road, and the prominent Rock Bluff.
  25. 1965 Map of Granger, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Granger, 1966 Print
    1965 Granger
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Yakima Valley thrived in the mid-sixties as a complex network of canals and railroads linked growing towns like Sunnyside and Granger. Researchers can trace the footprints of rural life at St Josephs Ch, Outlook Sch, and the settlement of Punkin Center.
  28. 1965 Map of Kusshi Creek, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Kusshi Creek, 1966 Print
    1965 Kusshi Creek
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Yakima and Klickitat county line comes alive in the mid-sixties, showing a landscape of deep canyons and seasonal water sources. Trace early travel routes like Cemetery Road and Tomith Road or locate landmarks such as Devils Pocket and Lane Spring.
  31. 1965 Map of Logy Creek, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Logy Creek, 1966 Print
    1965 Logy Creek
    1966 Print · USGS
    The central Washington highlands come alive in this mid-sixties survey of the Yakima and Klickitat borderlands. Researchers can trace the old Charlie Wilson Road past Logy Creek Cow Camp and locate family landmarks like Toweatmy Cem.
  34. 1965 Map of Poisel Butte NW, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Poisel Butte NW, 1966 Print
    1965 Poisel Butte NW
    1966 Print · USGS
    The high plateau of the Yakama Reservation comes into focus during the mid-1960s, showing a landscape defined by seasonal water and isolated outposts. Genealogists and historians can locate Menninick Cem and Smina Cem or trace the remote settlement at Wasteland.
  37. 1965 Map of Poisel Butte, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Poisel Butte, 1966 Print
    1965 Poisel Butte
    1966 Print · USGS
    The high ridges of the Yakima Indian Reservation are captured here in the mid-sixties, showing a landscape defined by seasonal camps and upland roads. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Smina Cem or locate early structures such as Sampson Cabin and Wandlings Lower Camp.
  40. 1965 Map of Bluelight, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Bluelight, 1966 Print
    1965 Bluelight
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Yakima Valley and the Horse Heaven Hills meet in the 1960s, showing a landscape shaped by the Northern Pacific railroad and sprawling irrigation canals. Genealogists can locate the Glade Cem and Dorothy Sch, or trace old routes like the Chief Jeep Trail and Alderdale Road.
  43. 1965 Map of Prosser, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Prosser, 1966 Print
    1965 Prosser
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Yakima Valley in the mid-sixties shows a sophisticated network of canals and rail lines serving the growing communities of Prosser and Grandview. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Young Ranch, find Mabton Cem, and locate rural schools such as School No 5.
  46. 1965 Map of Logy Creek SW, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Logy Creek SW, 1966 Print
    1965 Logy Creek SW
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Yakima and Klickitat county line runs through these high reservation lands in the mid-sixties, where the terrain is dominated by ridges and deep drainages. Researchers can trace the Yakima Indian Reservation Boundary across Simcoe Butte and follow old tracks through Wilson Charley Canyon.
  49. 1965 Map of Prosser SE, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Prosser SE, 1966 Print
    1965 Prosser SE
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Benton County uplands in the mid-1960s reveal a landscape of deep drainage canyons and isolated ranching outposts. Researchers can trace historic property boundaries and water infrastructure along Young Road and Coyote Canyon, or locate the site of Youngs Ranch.
  52. 1965 Map of Logy Creek Falls, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Logy Creek Falls, 1966 Print
    1965 Logy Creek Falls
    1966 Print · USGS
    The southern Yakima highlands come alive in this mid-1960s survey, showing a landscape of deep canyons and named rangelands. Trace the remote network of jeep trails leading to Logy Creek Falls or the broad reaches of the Tannawasha Pasture.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1965 Map of Poisel Butte, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Poisel Butte, 1966 Print
    1965 Poisel Butte
    1966 Print · USGS
    Yakima County ranching country is captured here in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape of high ridges and deep creek drainages. Researchers can locate remote landmarks such as Sampson Cabin, the Landing Strip, and reliable water at Poisel Butte Spring.
  58. 1965 Map of Tule Prong, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Tule Prong, 1966 Print
    1965 Tule Prong
    1966 Print · USGS
    The high plateau of the Yakima and Klickitat border region is captured here in the mid-1960s, showing the intersection of tribal lands and rural ranching. Researchers can locate the Glade Cem, the Dorothy Sch, and numerous named landmarks like Sand Ridge.
  61. 1965 Map of Poisel Butte SW, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Poisel Butte SW, 1966 Print
    1965 Poisel Butte SW
    1966 Print · USGS
    The high plateaus and deep canyons of south-central Washington are captured here in the mid-1960s as they span the border of Yakima and Klickitat counties. Researchers can trace the Reservation Boundary and locate the Onepennee Cem or travel the length of So Happy Road.
  64. 1965 Map of Priest Rapids, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Priest Rapids, 1966 Print
    1965 Priest Rapids
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River bend underwent a profound transformation in the 1960s as hydroelectric power and federal projects reshaped the desert landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations like Meeboor Ranch or the Black Rock Cem alongside the massive Priest Rapids Dam.
  67. 1965 Map of Prosser, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Prosser, 1966 Print
    1965 Prosser
    1966 Print · USGS
    Prosser and the Yakima River valley are captured in the mid-sixties, showing a landscape defined by irrigation and dual rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Courthouse, local cemetery, and schools such as Prosser Hts Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  70. 1965 Map of Camas Patch, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Camas Patch, 1966 Print
    1965 Camas Patch
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Yakima backcountry in the mid-sixties reveals a landscape of active timber management and remote outposts. Researchers can trace historic forestry routes like Fortyday Road and locate the Mill Creek Guard Station or the seasonal Dry Creek Falls.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1965 Map of Hagerty Butte, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Hagerty Butte, 1967 Print
    1965 Hagerty Butte
    1967 Print · USGS
    The high ridges of the Yakima and Klickitat county line are captured here in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape defined by reservation boundaries and forest management. Researchers can trace the locations of seasonal outposts like Featherbed Camp and the Kaiser Butte Guard Station.
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