Old Maps of Paradise, Washington for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 8 historic maps of Paradise. 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 Paradise.


Paradise, WA maps

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  1. 1924 Map of Mt Rainier
    1924 Map of Mt Rainier
    1924 Mt Rainier
    1924 Print · USGS
    Lewis and Pierce counties are shown during the mid-twenties, when the timber economy and the National Forest system were establishing their regional footprint. Genealogists and researchers can locate early rural schools like Cline School and Cora School or trace the network of forest outposts like Packwood Ranger Sta.
    6 unique versions available

  2. 1928 Map of Mt Rainier
    1928 Map of Mt Rainier
    1928 Mt Rainier
    1928 Print · USGS
    The Washington Cascades in the late 1920s reveal a landscape of glaciated peaks and emerging river valley communities. Trace early mountaineering and park history at Longmire, or locate family-named landmarks like Schooley and the Cora School near the Cowlitz River.
    6 unique versions available

  3. 1950 Map of Yakima, 1951 Print
    1950 Map of Yakima, 1951 Print
    1950 Yakima
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Yakima Valley and the towering Cascades meet in this mid-century survey of South Central Washington. Genealogists and local historians can trace the irrigation-era growth of Yakima, the historic Fort Simcoe outpost, and the White Swan Mission on the Yakima Indian Reservation.

  4. 1958 Map of Yakima, 1964 Print
    1958 Map of Yakima, 1964 Print
    1958 Yakima
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Yakima Valley in the late fifties shows a landscape of mountain peaks and irrigated plains at the height of its rail-era development. Researchers can trace the lineage of early settlements through sites like Fort Simcoe, the Wenas Cemetery, and the Yakima Indian Agency School.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1961 Map of Yakima
    1961 Map of Yakima
    1961 Yakima
    1961 Print · USGS
    Central Washington thrived in the mid-century as an agricultural powerhouse defined by the Yakima River. Trace local roots through Medicine Valley School, Fort Simcoe, and the rail lines of the Northern Pacific RR.

  6. 1971 Map of Mt Rainier East, 1974 Print
    1971 Map of Mt Rainier East, 1974 Print
    1971 Mt Rainier East
    1974 Print · USGS
    The eastern slopes of the mountain in the early 1970s reveal a landscape of massive ice flows and established alpine trails. Trace the routes of climbers and hikers through Camp Muir, the Paradise Glacier Caves, and Reflection Lakes.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1978 Map of Mount Rainier
    1978 Map of Mount Rainier
    1978 Mount Rainier
    1978 Print · USGS
    The high Cascades and the Yakima backcountry are shown in detail during the late seventies, centered on the glacial peaks and river valleys. Researchers can trace the development of Packwood and Goose Prairie or locate landmarks like the Packwood Landing Strip and Rimrock Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 2023 Map of Mount Rainier East, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Mount Rainier East, 2023 Print
    2023 Mount Rainier East
    2023 Print · USGS
    The southeastern slopes of Mount Rainier are mapped here in modern detail, from the visitor hub at Paradise to the high ice of the Nisqually Glacier. Mountaineers and researchers can trace the routes to Camp Muir, the locations of Sluiskin Falls, and the various paths of the Skyline Trl.

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