Old Maps of Douglas, Washington for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 5 historic maps of Douglas. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Douglas.


Douglas, WA maps

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  1. 1901 Map of Chelan
    1901 Map of Chelan
    1901 Chelan
    1901 Print · USGS
    North Central Washington is captured at the dawn of the twentieth century, showing the early development of the lake and river valleys. Researchers can trace the original Wapato Indian Reservation boundary and locate early townsites like Lakeside and Waterville.
    6 unique versions available

  2. 1957 Map of Wenatchee, 1973 Print
    1957 Map of Wenatchee, 1973 Print
    1957 Wenatchee
    1973 Print · USGS
    The northern Cascades and Columbia River valley appear here in the mid-fifties, showing the region's critical rail and transit corridors. Researchers can trace the routes of the Great Northern RR and Milwaukee Road through settlements like Skykomish, Baring, and Dryden.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1968 Map of Douglas, 1972 Print
    1968 Map of Douglas, 1972 Print
    1968 Douglas
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Douglas County high country is documented here in the late sixties, where the high plains of the Waterville Plateau meet the northern slopes of Badger Mountain. Researchers can trace the Burlington Northern rail line and locate the Badger Mtn Cem among several named canyons.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1975 Map of Chelan, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Chelan, 1977 Print
    1975 Chelan
    1977 Print · USGS
    The northern Cascades meet the Columbia River in the mid-seventies, showing the deep glacial valleys and high plateaus of central Washington. Trace the legacy of mountain railroading through Tumwater Canyon and explore the lakeshore communities of Manson and Lakeside.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 2023 Map of Douglas, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Douglas, 2023 Print
    2023 Douglas
    2023 Print · USGS
    The settlement of Douglas and the surrounding wheat-country plateau are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace family sites near Badger Mountain View Cem or follow the old drainage routes of Douglas Creek and Paine Creek.

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