Old Maps of Basin City, Washington for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 8 historic maps of Basin City. 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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Basin City, WA maps

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  1. 1925 Map of Scooteney Lake
    1925 Map of Scooteney Lake
    1925 Scooteney Lake
    1925 Print · USGS
    Franklin County ranching and rail life are captured here in the mid-1920s, showing the early development of the Columbia Basin. Genealogists can locate family homesteads like Hendrix Sheep Ranch and Hezel Ranch or trace rural education at Kohler School.

  2. 1951 Map of Scooteney Lake
    1951 Map of Scooteney Lake
    1951 Scooteney Lake
    1951 Print · USGS
    Franklin County ranching and rail history are preserved in this mid-century survey of the Washington high desert. Genealogists and historians can trace family landmarks like Rickards Ranch and the early layout of Mesa along the Pacific Northern line.

  3. 1953 Map of Walla Walla, 1964 Print
    1953 Map of Walla Walla, 1964 Print
    1953 Walla Walla
    1964 Print · USGS
    Southeast Washington enters the atomic and hydroelectric age in the mid-twentieth century as new dams reshape the desert landscape. You can trace the development of the Hanford Works, identify remote rail stops like Novara Siding, and locate the historic Dry Creek Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1958 Map of Walla Walla
    1958 Map of Walla Walla
    1958 Walla Walla
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Tri-Cities and Walla Walla region are captured here during the mid-century expansion of atomic energy and river infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Richland (AEC), the rural Hatton and Washtucna settlements, and landmarks like Palouse Falls State Park.

  5. 1965 Map of Mesa, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Mesa, 1966 Print
    1965 Mesa
    1966 Print · USGS
    Central Washington's desert landscape was being reshaped by irrigation in the mid-sixties. Trace the growth of Basin City, the path of the Northern Pacific Railroad, and the operations at the Othello Air Force Sta.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1979 Map of Priest Rapids
    1979 Map of Priest Rapids
    1979 Priest Rapids
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Columbia River basin in the late seventies reveals a landscape shaped by massive federal projects and rail expansion. Trace the Hanford Works perimeter, the Priest Rapids Dam, and the early growth of Royal City and Othello.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1986 Map of Basin City
    1986 Map of Basin City
    1986 Basin City
    1986 Print · USGS
    Basin City in the mid-eighties was a center for high-desert agriculture and irrigation engineering. Researchers can trace the water infrastructure of the Aqueduct and Siphon alongside local landmarks like the Rodeo Grounds and the Grain Elevator.

  8. 2023 Map of Basin City, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Basin City, 2023 Print
    2023 Basin City
    2023 Print · USGS
    Agricultural development in Franklin County is on full display here, showing the intricate irrigation systems of the Columbia Basin. Researchers can trace the layout of Basin City and locate local landmarks like the Country View Cem and the Basin City Airfield.

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