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Old Maps of Spokane County, Washington for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 152 historic maps of Spokane County. 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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Spokane County, 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
  4. 1903 Map of Oakesdale
    1903 Map of Oakesdale
    1903 Oakesdale
    1903 Print · USGS
    The Palouse and South Spokane regions are shown here at the height of the early railroad era. Researchers can trace family history through numerous small grain-stop settlements like Waverly, Latah, and Plaza, or locate family-named landmarks such as Steptoe Butte and Stratton Butte.
  7. 1905 Map of Oakesdale
    1905 Map of Oakesdale
    1905 Oakesdale
    1905 Print · USGS
    Eastern Washington at the dawn of the twentieth century was a landscape of burgeoning rail hubs and fertile Palouse hills. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Oakesdale, Tekoa, and Rosalia as they grew alongside the Northern Pacific RR.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1927 Map of Chewelah, 1957 Print
    1927 Map of Chewelah, 1957 Print
    1927 Chewelah
    1957 Print · USGS
    Stevens County was a hub of mining and rail during the late twenties, centered on the Colville River valley. Genealogists can trace family footprints through dozens of rural landmarks like Halfway House, Camas Sch, and the United Copper Mine.
  13. 1930 Map of Chewelah
    1930 Map of Chewelah
    1930 Chewelah
    1930 Print · USGS
    Stevens County's mining and timber landscape comes alive in the late 1920s, showing the vital rail-to-river corridor. Trace family roots and vanished industrial sites from Springdale to Chewelah, including the United Copper Mine and Bear Creek Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1936 Map of Newport
    1936 Map of Newport
    1936 Newport
    1936 Print · USGS
    The Pend Oreille River valley in the 1930s reveals a landscape of railroad towns and timber outposts along the Idaho border. Genealogists can locate family-named school districts like Locke Sch and Otter Creek Sch, alongside settlements at Dalkena, Cusick, and Scotia.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1942 Map of Newport
    1942 Map of Newport
    1942 Newport
    1942 Print · USGS
    Pend Oreille River country is captured here during the early 1940s, showing the vital rail and river links between Newport and the mountain frontier. Researchers can trace family homesteads near old schools like Fertile Valley Sch or locate the Indian Mission and Dalkena mill site.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1943 Map of Mt Spokane
    1943 Map of Mt Spokane
    1943 Mt Spokane
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Washington and Idaho borderlands are shown here during the early years of the state park's development. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural school districts like Blanchard Valley Sch and old supply points like the Peone Store.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1943 Map of Medical Lake
    1943 Map of Medical Lake
    1943 Medical Lake
    1943 Print · USGS
    The prairie and lake country west of Spokane in the early 1940s reveals a landscape of rural schools, rail junctions, and major public institutions. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Gramps Landing, Spring Hill Grange, and the State Custodial School.
  28. 1944 Map of Clayton
    1944 Map of Clayton
    1944 Clayton
    1944 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape north of Spokane is captured here just before the mid-forties, showing the vital river junctions and rail-connected settlements. Genealogists and researchers can trace local school districts and landmarks like Clayton, Haines Ranch, and the Spokane Indian Reservation.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1944 Map of Wellpinit
    1944 Map of Wellpinit
    1944 Wellpinit
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Spokane Indian Reservation and the winding Spokane River define this 1940s landscape during an era of logging and early hydroelectric power. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local life at Wellpinit, the Deer Park Logging Camp, and the State Fish Hatchery.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1945 Map of Reardan
    1945 Map of Reardan
    1945 Reardan
    1945 Print · USGS
    The Lincoln County plateau in the mid-forties was a vital crossroads of the Great Northern and Northern Pacific railroads. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like District School No 1, Pleasant View Cem, and the high point of Hanning Butte.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 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.
  40. 1949 Map of Greenacres, 1961 Print
    1949 Map of Greenacres, 1961 Print
    1949 Greenacres
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Spokane Valley-Rathdrum Prairie border is captured here at a peak of post-war industrial activity. Local historians can trace the massive Naval Supply Depot, the Aluminum Rolling Mill, and various country landmarks like the Saltese Cemetery and Tri-Community Grange.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1950 Map of Spokane NE, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Spokane NE, 1952 Print
    1950 Spokane NE
    1952 Print · USGS
    Spokane and its eastern valleys are captured here at a peak of rail and aviation development in the early fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots and school districts from Hillyard Cemeteries to the Hutton Settlement and Felts Field.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1950 Map of Spokane SE, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Spokane SE, 1952 Print
    1950 Spokane SE
    1952 Print · USGS
    Spokane and the surrounding prairies and mountains are captured here in the early postwar years as rural crossroads were still the heart of the community. Genealogists and historians can locate Moran Cem, the Grange Hall, and several local schools like Sunnyside Sch and Adams Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1950 Map of Mt Spokane, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Mt Spokane, 1952 Print
    1950 Mt Spokane
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Washington-Idaho borderlands in the early fifties reveal a landscape of high summits and quiet lake basins. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural school districts like Kit Carson School and small community hubs such as Inland Grange and Peone.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1950 Map of Spokane SW, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Spokane SW, 1952 Print
    1950 Spokane SW
    1952 Print · USGS
    The outskirts of mid-century Spokane reveal a busy intersection of major railroads and rural community life on the edge of Moran Prairie. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Windsor School, Glenora Church, and several grange halls serving the farms along LATAH CREEK.
  55. 1950 Map of Spokane NW, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Spokane NW, 1952 Print
    1950 Spokane NW
    1952 Print · USGS
    Spokane enters the early fifties as a major military and rail hub, with neighborhoods expanding across the Spokane River. Genealogists and historians can locate legacy institutions like Gonzaga University, George Wright Air Force Base, and Holy Cross Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1950 Map of Spokane, 1955 Print
    1950 Map of Spokane, 1955 Print
    1950 Spokane
    1955 Print · USGS
    Spokane was a bustling rail and aviation hub during the early fifties, caught in a moment of rapid post-war expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous parish schools, cemeteries like Holy Cross Cem, and outlying settlements such as Marshall and Pleasant Prairie.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1950 Map of Clayton, 1970 Print
    1950 Map of Clayton, 1970 Print
    1950 Clayton
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Stevens and Spokane county line in the mid-twentieth century shows a landscape of river-fed prairies and mountain peaks. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Haines Ranch, Williams Valley Cem, and the Fort Spokane Historic Site.
  64. 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.
  67. 1951 Map of Greenacres
    1951 Map of Greenacres
    1951 Greenacres
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Spokane Valley at the mid-century shows a busy corridor of rail lines and new post-war industry. Researchers can trace family roots at Saltese Cem, explore the early footprint of the Naval Supply Depot, or locate vanished stations along the Spokane International railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1953 Map of Reardan, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Reardan, 1954 Print
    1953 Reardan
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Lincoln County wheat country near the Spokane border is captured here during the early fifties as the region's rural social life thrived. Researchers can trace the rail-and-road network connecting Reardan and Edwall, finding local landmarks like the Pleasant View Cem and West Deep Creek Grange.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1953 Map of Wellpinit, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Wellpinit, 1955 Print
    1953 Wellpinit
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Spokane Indian Reservation and the rugged Stevens County hills come to life in the early fifties. Genealogists and historians can locate St Joseph Ch, the Wellpinit settlement, and local landmarks like Little Chamokane Falls.
    3 unique versions available
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