Old Maps of Dayton, Washington for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 6 historic maps of Dayton. 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 Dayton.


Dayton, WA maps

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  1. 1939 Map of Shelton
    1939 Map of Shelton
    1939 Shelton
    1939 Print · USGS
    South Puget Sound during the late thirties reveals a region defined by its timber-hauling railroads and intricate shorelines. Researchers can trace the legacy of early settlements and industry at Shelton, Kamilche, and transit points like Sawmill Sta or the Wilson Ranch.

  2. 1953 Map of Shelton, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Shelton, 1956 Print
    1953 Shelton
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Mason County waterfront and its timbered interior come alive in this mid-century survey of the inlets surrounding Shelton. Trace the legacy of rural education and military history at Bordeaux Sch, New Kamilche, and the Naval Auxiliary Air Station.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1958 Map of Seattle, 1966 Print
    1958 Map of Seattle, 1966 Print
    1958 Seattle
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Puget Sound region in the mid-fifties showcases a balance of urban growth and Olympic wilderness. Trace the industrial waterfronts of Tacoma, old naval facilities like Keyport Naval Res, and mountain peaks like Mount Constance.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1962 Map of Seattle
    1962 Map of Seattle
    1962 Seattle
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Puget Sound region and Olympic Peninsula are shown at a peak of mid-century growth. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Pacific Coast RR or locate landmarks such as Fort Lawton and the Bothell Power Station.

  5. 1988 Map of Shelton
    1988 Map of Shelton
    1988 Shelton
    1988 Print · USGS
    The Olympic Peninsula's transition from high mountain wilderness to Puget Sound tideflats is captured here in the late eighties. Researchers can trace the path of the Logging Railroad or locate historical sites like Sanderson Field and the Skokomish Indian Reservation.

  6. 2023 Map of Shelton Valley, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Shelton Valley, 2023 Print
    2023 Shelton Valley
    2023 Print · USGS
    Mason County’s timberlands and valley floors are shown in detail here during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the drainage of Goldsborough Creek or locate local landmarks like Sanderson Field, Dayton Peak, and the settlement of Lost-Prairie.

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