As the Valley was settled, maps were drawn to help locate landmarks, differentiate between claimed properties, locate irrigation systems, delineate between township boundaries and help others determine directions of travel based on roads marked on the map.

Maps are a record of our cultural archaeology. Schools, railroads, stores and cemeteries can often be located via maps and provide you with valuable research information.

The Spokane Valley Heritage Museum archives hold many historic maps, including:

Irrigation maps, 1905-40

1912 Spokane County plat map

1910 Liberty Lake map

Auto interurban maps, 1939, 1948

Spokane County maps

Corbin addition to Greenacres plat map, 1923

Newman Lake maps, 1925, 1939, 1948

Saltese maps, 1900, 1910

Otis Orchards, East Farms, 1948

Opportunity plat map, 1912

We have many more maps in our archives. Come visit our research area or send us an email to let us know what you’re looking for.