Old Maps of Yakima, Washington

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  1. 1899 Map of Ellensburg, 1957 Print
    1899 Map of Ellensburg, 1957 Print
    1899 Ellensburg
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central Washington at the turn of the century shows a landscape of growing river towns and high ridges. Researchers can trace early railroad expansion along the Northern Pacific RR or locate rural outposts like Tampico, Ahtanum, and Nile.

  2. 1901 Map of Ellensburg
    1901 Map of Ellensburg
    1901 Ellensburg
    1901 Print · USGS
    Central Washington at the turn of the century shows a landscape shaped by river valleys and high ridges. Trace the early Northern Pacific Railway line through Ellensburg and the remote outposts of Nile and Tampico.
    6 unique versions available

  3. 1936 Map of Yakima East
    1936 Map of Yakima East
    1936 Yakima East
    1936 Print · USGS
    Yakima and the Moxee Valley are shown here in the mid-1930s as the regional irrigation and rail networks were fully established. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Pease Ranch, Moxee City, and schools like Central Sch.

  4. 1941 Map of Yakima East
    1941 Map of Yakima East
    1941 Yakima East
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Yakima Valley was a hub of irrigation and rail transport in the early 1940s, as intensive canal networks reshaped the landscape. Local historians can trace family homesteads along Beaudry Road and Charon Rd, or locate the First Reformed Ch and the State Fairgrounds.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 1958 Map of Yakima West, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Yakima West, 1960 Print
    1958 Yakima West
    1960 Print · USGS
    Yakima entered a period of robust post-war growth during the late fifties, expanding its residential and educational footprint westward. Researchers can trace family-named schools and early landmarks like Yakima Valley Jr College, Tahoma Cem, and the State Fish Hatchery.
    5 unique versions available

  10. 1958 Map of Selah, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Selah, 1960 Print
    1958 Selah
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Yakima Valley fruit-growing region is captured here in the late fifties, showing the expansion of Selah and neighboring Gleed. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like the Wenas Valley Grange, Advent Church, and the Northern Pacific rail lines.
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1958 Map of Wiley City, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Wiley City, 1960 Print
    1958 Wiley City
    1960 Print · USGS
    The fertile Ahtanum Valley is captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape defined by orchards and early irrigation. Researchers can locate Wiley City, the Tietonview Grange, and several tribal burial grounds like Saluskin Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1958 Map of Yakima, 1964 Print
    1958 Map of Yakima, 1964 Print
    1958 Yakima
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Yakima Valley in the late fifties shows a landscape of mountain peaks and irrigated plains at the height of its rail-era development. Researchers can trace the lineage of early settlements through sites like Fort Simcoe, the Wenas Cemetery, and the Yakima Indian Agency School.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 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.

  14. 2011 Map of Yakima West, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Yakima West, 2011 Print
    2011 Yakima West
    2011 Print · USGS
    Yakima and its western neighborhoods are shown in detail during a period of modern expansion and continued reliance on its canal system. Researchers can locate burial sites at Tahoma Cemetery or Yemowat Cemetery and trace water routes like the Union Canal and Hatton Creek.

  15. 2011 Map of Selah, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Selah, 2011 Print
    2011 Selah
    2011 Print · USGS
    Selah and the Naches River valley are captured in this 2011 survey during a period of sustained agricultural and suburban growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace irrigation networks like Number 1 Lateral and civic anchors like Wenas Valley Grange.

  16. 2011 Map of Wiley City, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Wiley City, 2011 Print
    2011 Wiley City
    2011 Print · USGS
    The Ahtanum Valley south of Yakima is shown in the early twenty-first century as it balances suburban growth with deep-rooted agricultural and tribal history. Genealogists can locate several significant burial sites, including Saluskin Cemetery and Wah-Lal-La-Kite Cemetery, alongside local landmarks like Wiley City.

  17. 2011 Map of Pomona, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Pomona, 2011 Print
    2011 Pomona
    2011 Print · USGS
    The Yakima River valley near Selah comes into sharp focus during the early twenty-first century, showing the transition from riverfront industry to upland residential growth. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Salamonia Grange or follow the rail-side heritage of Hillside Siding and Pomona.

  18. 2011 Map of Yakima East, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Yakima East, 2011 Print
    2011 Yakima East
    2011 Print · USGS
    Yakima and the surrounding valley are shown here in the early 2000s, where the river meets a complex grid of irrigation canals. Genealogists and local historians can locate Pioneer Cemetery, the BNSF Railway corridor, and Moxee City.

  19. 2013 Map of Wiley City, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Wiley City, 2013 Print
    2013 Wiley City
    2013 Print · USGS
    Yakima County’s fruit-growing heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape shaped by irrigation and orchards. Researchers can trace local heritage through sites like Tietonview Grange, Saluskin Cem, and the rural hub of Wiley City.

  20. 2013 Map of Yakima West, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Yakima West, 2013 Print
    2013 Yakima West
    2013 Print · USGS
    Yakima and its western orchard lands are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the town's expansion toward the surrounding ridges. Genealogists and local historians can trace burial sites at Calvary Cem or Yemowat Cem and locate schools like the Yakima Valley Community College.

  21. 2013 Map of Pomona, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Pomona, 2013 Print
    2013 Pomona
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Yakima River valley comes alive in the early twenty-first century, showing the expansion of settlements between Kittitas and Yakima counties. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural family-named roads and sites like Salamonia Grange, Pomona, and El Kay Farms.

  22. 2013 Map of Yakima East, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Yakima East, 2013 Print
    2013 Yakima East
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Yakima Valley at the start of the 2010s shows a landscape defined by the Yakima River and its intricate irrigation canals. Researchers can trace historic burial sites at Pioneer Cem or explore the geography of Moxee City and Union Gap.

  23. 2013 Map of Selah, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Selah, 2013 Print
    2013 Selah
    2013 Print · USGS
    Selah and the Naches River valley are captured in this 2013 survey, showing the intricate irrigation systems and rural settlements of central Washington. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Wenas Valley Grange, Gleed, and Crusher Canyon.

  24. 2017 Map of Wiley City, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Wiley City, 2017 Print
    2017 Wiley City
    2017 Print · USGS
    Yakima County west of the city center is shown in this detailed 2017 study of the irrigated orchard lands and rising ridges. Genealogists and local historians can locate several family and tribal burial grounds, including Saluskin Cem, and trace the rural centers of Wiley City and Harwood.

  25. 2017 Map of Yakima West, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Yakima West, 2017 Print
    2017 Yakima West
    2017 Print · USGS
    In the fertile Yakima Valley during the late 2010s, this survey highlights the complex relationship between urban expansion and the region's vital irrigation canals. Researchers can trace local genealogy and land use across sites like Yemowat Cem, the Ahtanum Valley, and the Cowiche Canyon Trail.

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