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Old Maps of Latah County, Idaho for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 233 historic maps of Latah County. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Latah County, ID maps

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  1. 1903 Map of Oakesdale
    1903 Map of Oakesdale
    1903 Oakesdale
    1903 Print · USGS
    The Palouse and South Spokane regions are shown here at the height of the early railroad era. Researchers can trace family history through numerous small grain-stop settlements like Waverly, Latah, and Plaza, or locate family-named landmarks such as Steptoe Butte and Stratton Butte.
  4. 1905 Map of Oakesdale
    1905 Map of Oakesdale
    1905 Oakesdale
    1905 Print · USGS
    Eastern Washington at the dawn of the twentieth century was a landscape of burgeoning rail hubs and fertile Palouse hills. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Oakesdale, Tekoa, and Rosalia as they grew alongside the Northern Pacific RR.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1910 Map of Pullman
    1910 Map of Pullman
    1910 Pullman
    1910 Print · USGS
    The Palouse hills and Snake River breaks are shown here in the early twentieth century, during a period of rapid railway expansion and academic growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Pullman and Colfax, as well as rural post offices like Guy Albion PO and the campus of the State College of Washington.
    5 unique versions available
  10. 1955 Map of Pullman, 1963 Print
    1955 Map of Pullman, 1963 Print
    1955 Pullman
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Palouse and Clearwater regions are captured here in the mid-1950s, showing the height of the rail-and-river economy. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Camas Prairie RR, find local landmarks like Whitman County Memorial Cem, and locate early academic centers at Washington State University and the University of Idaho.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1955 Map of Spokane, 1965 Print
    1955 Map of Spokane, 1965 Print
    1955 Spokane
    1965 Print · USGS
    Inland Empire life in the fifties and sixties centers on the growth of Spokane and the heavy mining industry of northern Idaho. Trace mid-century landmarks like Fairchild Air Force Base, the Bunker Hill Mine, and early campuses such as Gonzaga University.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1957 Map of Emida, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Emida, 1959 Print
    1957 Emida
    1959 Print · USGS
    In the late 1950s, the St Maries River valley was a corridor of timber and rail operations near the Latah and Benewah county line. Genealogists and historians can trace the Milwaukee Road through Emida, Lotus, and the Hollywood townsite.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1957 Map of Tensed, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Tensed, 1959 Print
    1957 Tensed
    1959 Print · USGS
    Northern Idaho's timber and reservation lands come alive in this mid-century survey of the Benewah and Latah county line. Researchers can trace rural landmarks like the De Smet Mission (Indian School), Mtn Home School, and the settlement of Sanders.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1958 Map of Spokane
    1958 Map of Spokane
    1958 Spokane
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Inland Empire is shown at a mid-century peak of industrial and military activity, from the rail hubs of Spokane to the deep silver mines of northern Idaho. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail lines of the Union Pacific RR or locate landmarks like Fairchild Air Force Base and the Bunker Hill Smelter & Mine.
  25. 1958 Map of Pullman
    1958 Map of Pullman
    1958 Pullman
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Palouse and Clearwater regions are captured here in the late fifties, showing the vital river-and-rail connection between eastern Washington and northern Idaho. Local historians can trace the paths of the Camas Prairie RR and Union Pacific RR as they serve towns like Colfax, Kamiah, and Nezperce.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1960 Map of Troy, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Troy, 1961 Print
    1960 Troy
    1961 Print · USGS
    Latah County at the dawn of the 1960s shows a landscape of upland ridges and winding rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Northern Pacific tracks through Cornwall and Joel, or locate the Aspendale Community Hall.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1960 Map of Robinson Lake, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Robinson Lake, 1961 Print
    1960 Robinson Lake
    1961 Print · USGS
    Latah County at the start of the 1960s is defined by the high peaks of the Palouse Range and its complex network of mountain streams. Trace the local topography from Paradise Point down to the White Cross Mine and the waters of Robinson Lake.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1960 Map of Moscow Mtn, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Moscow Mtn, 1961 Print
    1960 Moscow Mtn
    1961 Print · USGS
    The northern Idaho highlands are shown here in the early sixties as the timbered Palouse Range meets the agricultural flats. Genealogists and historians can locate the Beulah Cem and trace early mountain infrastructure like the Moscow Mtn Lookout.
    5 unique versions available
  37. 1960 Map of Moscow East, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Moscow East, 1961 Print
    1960 Moscow East
    1961 Print · USGS
    The growing university town of Moscow and its surrounding Idaho wheat country are captured here at the start of the 1960s. Researchers can trace the early urban footprints of Russell School and St. Mary's School or follow the Northern Pacific line past Joel.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1960 Map of Potlatch, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Potlatch, 1962 Print
    1960 Potlatch
    1962 Print · USGS
    Latah County timber and rail culture are on full display in the early 1960s as the Washington Idaho and Montana Railway threads through the river valley. Researchers can trace historic industrial sites like the Wheelbarrow Mine and locate rural hubs like Potlatch and Onaway.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1961 Map of Deary, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Deary, 1963 Print
    1961 Deary
    1963 Print · USGS
    Latah County timberlands and collegiate-named settlements come to life in this early 1960s survey. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-era towns like Deary and Avon, or locate family sites at Zion Cem and the Gold Bug Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1961 Map of Kendrick, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Kendrick, 1963 Print
    1961 Kendrick
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Potlatch and Clearwater river valleys were bustling rail and timber corridors in the early sixties. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous upland burial sites like Little Bear Ridge Cem and American Ridge Cem, or locate the schools and homesteads near Kendrick and Juliaetta.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1961 Map of Ahsahka, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Ahsahka, 1963 Print
    1961 Ahsahka
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Clearwater River country of the early sixties is shown here at the confluence of its north and main forks. Genealogists and local historians can locate rural landmarks such as the Teakean-Cavendish School, Sunnyside Cemetery, and the United Brethren Camp.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1961 Map of Fernwood, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Fernwood, 1963 Print
    1961 Fernwood
    1963 Print · USGS
    The St Maries River valley and the surrounding timberlands are captured here in the early 1960s. Researchers can trace the route of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad through Fernwood and find local landmarks like the Cem at Santa.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1961 Map of Bovill, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Bovill, 1963 Print
    1961 Bovill
    1963 Print · USGS
    Bovill and Helmer are captured during a period of active rail and mining operations in the Idaho panhandle. Researchers can trace the Milwaukee Road through the timberlands, locating the Mizpah Mine, local Claypits, and the Cem near Bovill.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1961 Map of Moscow, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Moscow, 1963 Print
    1961 Moscow
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Latah County wheat country and rail corridors are frozen in time here during the early sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Northern Pacific line through Genesee, locate the Aspendale Community Hall, and find remote burials at Fix Ridge Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1964 Map of Viola, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Viola, 1965 Print
    1964 Viola
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Palouse hills along the Washington and Idaho border come alive in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape defined by timbered buttes and vital rail lines. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the paths of the Northern Pacific through rural stops like Fallon, Viola, and Whelan.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1964 Map of Moscow West, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Moscow West, 1965 Print
    1964 Moscow West
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Idaho-Washington border comes alive in the mid-1960s, centered on the university town of Moscow and its rail connections. Researchers can trace the junction of the Union Pacific and Great Northern railroads or locate the University of Idaho campus and the old Drive-in Theater.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1964 Map of Tekoa, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Tekoa, 1965 Print
    1964 Tekoa
    1965 Print · USGS
    Whitman County and the Idaho borderlands are captured here in the mid-1960s, centered on the vital rail junction at Tekoa. Researchers can trace the dual paths of the Union Pacific and Milwaukee Road through Seltice and past the Goldenrod Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  70. 1964 Map of Palouse, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Palouse, 1965 Print
    1964 Palouse
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Washington-Idaho borderlands in the mid-sixties are captured here as the grain and rail economy centered on the river thrived. Researchers can trace the lines of the Great Northern railroad, locate the Greenwood Cem, and find old sites like Ladow and Lairds.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1964 Map of Farmington, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Farmington, 1965 Print
    1964 Farmington
    1965 Print · USGS
    Crossing the Washington-Idaho border in the 1960s, this survey reveals the agricultural and rail-dependent landscape around Farmington. Local historians can trace the paths of the Union Pacific and Great Northern railroads or locate family plots at Silver Creek Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
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