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1950s Maps of Yakima, Washington

Explore 8 historic maps of Yakima 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's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

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

Yakima, 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. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 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
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