Old Maps of Howard, Washington for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 5 historic maps of Howard. 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 Howard.


Howard, WA maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Ritzville, 1966 Print
    1953 Map of Ritzville, 1966 Print
    1953 Ritzville
    1966 Print · USGS
    Eastern Washington was undergoing a massive agricultural and industrial transformation in the mid-fifties as irrigation from the Grand Coulee Dam reached the plateau. Researchers can trace the mid-century rail network of the Great Northern and locate vital local sites like Larson Air Force Base and Odessa.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1959 Map of Ritzville
    1959 Map of Ritzville
    1959 Ritzville
    1959 Print · USGS
    Eastern Washington in the late fifties reveals a landscape transformed by massive irrigation projects and postwar growth. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-line communities from Ritzville to Davenport and locate landmarks like Larson Air Force Base and Telford Station.

  3. 1965 Map of Ritzville
    1965 Map of Ritzville
    1965 Ritzville
    1965 Print · USGS
    Central Washington during the mid-sixties shows a landscape shaped by massive irrigation projects and the Cold War. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-town life and military presence through Ephrata Air Base, the Telford Station, and local schools.

  4. 1968 Map of Wells Dam, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Wells Dam, 1971 Print
    1968 Wells Dam
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River was undergoing a massive transformation in the late sixties as Wells Dam reshaped the valley. Researchers can trace historic sites like Dyer (Site) and Azwell alongside family-named landmarks like Pattie Big Spring and Landingham Hill.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 2023 Map of Wells Dam, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Wells Dam, 2023 Print
    2023 Wells Dam
    2023 Print · USGS
    Central Washington's high plateau and river valley are shown in the 2020s, highlighting the rugged terrain of Douglas County. Researchers can trace old family sites and rural landmarks like Landingham Hill, the settlement of Dyer, and Pattle Big Spring.

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