Old Maps of Mead, Washington for Metal Detecting

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


Mead, WA maps

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  1. 1901 Map of Spokane
    1901 Map of Spokane
    1901 Spokane
    1901 Print · USGS
    The Inland Empire was entering a period of massive rail-driven growth at the turn of the century, with Spokane as its industrial heart. Genealogists and historians can trace the early foundations of Ft. Wright, the railroad works at Hillyard, and rural outposts like Chattaroy and Spokane Bridge.
    6 unique versions available

  2. 1949 Map of Deer Park, 1960 Print
    1949 Map of Deer Park, 1960 Print
    1949 Deer Park
    1960 Print · USGS
    Spokane County's northern prairies and river valleys are captured here in the late 1940s as rural agriculture met growing industrial hubs. Researchers can trace family roots at Wild Rose Ch, identify old grange halls, or locate the Aluminum Reduction Plant and Whitworth College.

  3. 1951 Map of Deer Park
    1951 Map of Deer Park
    1951 Deer Park
    1951 Print · USGS
    Spokane County's northern agricultural and industrial landscapes are captured here during the post-war era. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rural church and school networks at Wild Rose Ch, Mead, and the Peone-Foothills Grange.

  4. 1955 Map of Spokane, 1965 Print
    1955 Map of Spokane, 1965 Print
    1955 Spokane
    1965 Print · USGS
    Inland Empire life in the fifties and sixties centers on the growth of Spokane and the heavy mining industry of northern Idaho. Trace mid-century landmarks like Fairchild Air Force Base, the Bunker Hill Mine, and early campuses such as Gonzaga University.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1958 Map of Spokane
    1958 Map of Spokane
    1958 Spokane
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Inland Empire is shown at a mid-century peak of industrial and military activity, from the rail hubs of Spokane to the deep silver mines of northern Idaho. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail lines of the Union Pacific RR or locate landmarks like Fairchild Air Force Base and the Bunker Hill Smelter & Mine.

  6. 1973 Map of Mead, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Mead, 1977 Print
    1973 Mead
    1977 Print · USGS
    Mead and the surrounding Spokane County prairies are shown here during a period of transition in the early 1970s. Trace the rural landscape through family-named roads and landmarks like Mater Cleri Seminary, the Indian Treaty Tree, and the Mead Airport.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1987 Map of Spokane
    1987 Map of Spokane
    1987 Spokane
    1987 Print · USGS
    Greater Spokane and its surrounding prairies are captured in the late 1980s as the region solidified its role as a regional hub. Researchers can trace family sites near Medical Lake, military life at Fairchild Air Force Base, and rural settlements like Peone and Chattaroy.

  8. 2023 Map of Mead, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Mead, 2023 Print
    2023 Mead
    2023 Print · USGS
    Spokane County's northern outskirts transition from river valleys to high agricultural bluffs in this recent survey. Researchers can trace local heritage through sites like Evergreen Cem and follow the routes of Little Deep Creek near Colbert.

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