Old Maps of Valleyford, Washington for Metal Detecting

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 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.

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16. 1973 Map of Freeman, 1977 Print

    

    1973 Freeman

    1977 Print · USGS

    Settled along the rail lines southeast of Spokane in the early 1970s, these communities reveal a landscape of clay pits and valley farms. Genealogists can trace family names at Mica Cem and Evergreen Cem or locate the local High Sch.

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19. 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.

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22. 2023 Map of Freeman, 2023 Print

    

    2023 Freeman

    2023 Print · USGS

    Spokane County’s southeastern hills and small rural hubs are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can locate Chester Community Cem, Mica Cem, and the historic town sites of Valleyford and Freeman.

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