Old Maps of Irongate, Bellingham for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 7 historic maps of Irongate. 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 Irongate.


Irongate, Bellingham maps

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  1. 1906 Map of Sumas, 1958 Print
    1906 Map of Sumas, 1958 Print
    1906 Sumas
    1958 Print · USGS
    Whatcom County's northern borderlands are shown in great detail during the early twentieth century, from the international line down to the growing city of Bellingham. Genealogists and historians can trace early school sites like Gerry School, local industry at Larsens Mill, and the path of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific RR.

  2. 1908 Map of Sumas
    1908 Map of Sumas
    1908 Sumas
    1908 Print · USGS
    Northern Whatcom County comes into focus in the early twentieth century as a bustling network of river towns and timber rails. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through sites like Larsens Mill, Geary School, and old stops along the B B and B C R R.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1954 Map of Bellingham North, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Bellingham North, 1957 Print
    1954 Bellingham North
    1957 Print · USGS
    Bellingham and its northern hinterlands are captured here during a period of steady mid-century growth. Researchers can trace the waterfront's industrial footprint at Larson Mill, locate family plots at Bayview Cemetery, or explore the early neighborhoods of Silver Beach.
    5 unique versions available

  4. 1954 Map of Lynden, 1960 Print
    1954 Map of Lynden, 1960 Print
    1954 Lynden
    1960 Print · USGS
    Whatcom County in the mid-fifties is captured here as a landscape of river-valley farming and border commerce. Genealogists can trace family names and sites across Lynden Cemetery, the Northwood Church, and old school sites like Harmony School.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1957 Map of Victoria, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Victoria, 1960 Print
    1957 Victoria
    1960 Print · USGS
    The San Juan Islands and the North Cascades coastline are shown in detail during the late fifties, a period of significant military and industrial presence. Researchers can trace historic rail lines like the Great Northern or locate sites such as the Whidbey Island Naval Air Sta and Friday Harbor.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1975 Map of Bellingham, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Bellingham, 1977 Print
    1975 Bellingham
    1977 Print · USGS
    Northwest Washington in the mid-seventies is captured here, from the Canadian border at Blaine to the San Juan Islands. Researchers can trace tribal lands on the Lummi Indian Reservation, find rural settlements like Cokedale, or follow the Burlington Northern rail lines.

  7. 2023 Map of Bellingham North, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Bellingham North, 2023 Print
    2023 Bellingham North
    2023 Print · USGS
    Bellingham and its northern hinterlands are captured in this recent survey, showcasing the city's growth from the bay to the mountains. Genealogists and researchers can trace local roots through Bayview Cem, the rural settlement of Laurel, and the industrial heritage of Larson Mill.

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