Maps and Atlases Collection
Preview up to 100 items from this collection below. See maps and atlases depicting the changing landscape of Seattle and other areas in the Pacific Northwest. Take a look at our historic map resources page to browse maps by location.
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Municipal Plans Commission of the City of Seattle map showing Lake Washington-Juanita-Bellevue Waterfront District, 1911
Map showing proposed city improvements under the Plan of Seattle, commonly known as the Bogue Plan. Designed by Virgil Bogue, Seattle's municipal plans director, the Bogue Plan proposed a series of improvements aimed at beautifying the city and making it making it more cohesive after years of rapid growth and industrialization. The plan worked in tandem with the Olmsted Brothers new system of parks, begun in 1903, and proposed new government buildings, an improved city center and an interurban road connecting the city together. The plan was rejected by voters in 1912.
Identifier: spl_maps_2465533_16
Date: 1911
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Plat of West Seattle Land and Improvement Company's Platted Lands, 1890
Map showing land parcels in West Seattle.
Identifier: spl_maps_2449573
Date: 1890
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A Bird's eye view of the University of Washington campus and sundry doings thereon, 1932
Map showing buildings on the University of Washington campus including fraternities.
Identifier: spl_maps_2353878
Date: 1932
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Chart of the Viti Group or FeeJee Islands by the U.S. Ex. Ex., 1840
This map embraces the Viti or Feejee Group, consisting of one hundred and fifty-four islands, with numerous coral reefs, etc.
Identifier: spl_maps_367358_05
Date: 1840
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Atlantic Neighborhood, ca. 1975
Map of of the Atlantic neighborhood showing significant landmarks, businesses and residences.
Identifier: spl_maps_2485335
Date: 1975?
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Rapid Transit Plan, 1970
Map displaying plans for Phase I and Phase II of a proposed Seattle Transit System.
Identifier: spl_maps_2506912
Date: 1970
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Map of Seattle Tide Lands, Harbor Island Terminals and Vicinity, 1913
Map showing Seattle Tide Lands including railway lines and stations. Manufacturing plans and other businesses also labeled. The route for the abandoned South Canal through Beacon Hill can be seen on the lower right.
Identifier: spl_maps_2448166
Date: 1913
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Municipal Plans Commission of the City of Seattle map showing Harbor Island and Duwamish Waterway Districts, 1911
Map showing proposed city improvements under the Plan of Seattle, commonly known as the Bogue Plan. Designed by Virgil Bogue, Seattle's municipal plans director, the Bogue Plan proposed a series of improvements aimed at beautifying the city and making it making it more cohesive after years of rapid growth and industrialization. The plan worked in tandem with the Olmsted Brothers new system of parks, begun in 1903, and proposed new government buildings, an improved city center and an interurban road connecting the city together. The plan was rejected by voters in 1912.
Identifier: spl_maps_2465533_7
Date: 1911
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Municipal Plans Commission of the City of Seattle map showing a portion of Duwamish Valley, 1911
Map showing proposed city improvements under the Plan of Seattle, commonly known as the Bogue Plan. Designed by Virgil Bogue, Seattle's municipal plans director, the Bogue Plan proposed a series of improvements aimed at beautifying the city and making it making it more cohesive after years of rapid growth and industrialization. The plan worked in tandem with the Olmsted Brothers new system of parks, begun in 1903, and proposed new government buildings, an improved city center and an interurban road connecting the city together. The plan was rejected by voters in 1912.
Identifier: spl_maps_2465533_8
Date: 1911
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