Old Maps of Colfax, Washington for Metal Detecting

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Colfax, WA maps

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  1. 1910 Map of Pullman
    1910 Map of Pullman
    1910 Pullman
    1910 Print · USGS
    The Palouse hills and Snake River breaks are shown here in the early twentieth century, during a period of rapid railway expansion and academic growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Pullman and Colfax, as well as rural post offices like Guy Albion PO and the campus of the State College of Washington.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1955 Map of Pullman, 1963 Print
    1955 Map of Pullman, 1963 Print
    1955 Pullman
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Palouse and Clearwater regions are captured here in the mid-1950s, showing the height of the rail-and-river economy. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Camas Prairie RR, find local landmarks like Whitman County Memorial Cem, and locate early academic centers at Washington State University and the University of Idaho.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1958 Map of Pullman
    1958 Map of Pullman
    1958 Pullman
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Palouse and Clearwater regions are captured here in the late fifties, showing the vital river-and-rail connection between eastern Washington and northern Idaho. Local historians can trace the paths of the Camas Prairie RR and Union Pacific RR as they serve towns like Colfax, Kamiah, and Nezperce.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1964 Map of Diamond, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Diamond, 1965 Print
    1964 Diamond
    1965 Print · USGS
    Whitman County agriculture and transportation meet in the mid-1960s as two major rail lines traverse the winding Palouse coulees. Researchers can trace the routes of the Union Pacific and Great Northern through Diamond, Harpole, and Manning.

  5. 1964 Map of Colfax North, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Colfax North, 1965 Print
    1964 Colfax North
    1965 Print · USGS
    Whitman County at the height of the mid-century rail era reveals a landscape defined by the winding Palouse River. Genealogists and researchers can trace the tracks of the Great Northern and locate sites like Colfax Cem and the Grange Hall 2443.

  6. 1964 Map of Wilcox, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Wilcox, 1965 Print
    1964 Wilcox
    1965 Print · USGS
    Whitman County's agricultural heartland is captured here in the mid-1960s, showing the intersection of rail lines and creek-side settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace specific landmarks like the Onecho Cem, the community of Wilcox, and the Palouse Empire Fairgrounds.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1964 Map of Colfax South, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Colfax South, 1965 Print
    1964 Colfax South
    1965 Print · USGS
    Whitman County agriculture and rail transit are captured here in the mid-1960s as the Union Pacific corridor winds through the Palouse. Researchers can trace family roots at Guy Cem or locate old community hubs like Parvin, Shawnee, and the Grange Hall.

  8. 1982 Map of Pullman
    1982 Map of Pullman
    1982 Pullman
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Palouse region and Snake River valley are shown in the early eighties as the river navigation system matured. Trace the rail lines of the Union Pacific, locate rural centers like Johnson and Colton, and see the impact of the Lower Granite Dam.

  9. 2011 Map of Diamond, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Diamond, 2011 Print
    2011 Diamond
    2011 Print · USGS
    Whitman County in the early twenty-first century is defined by its deep-set river valleys and small farming communities. Researchers can trace land connections via Stipe Cemetery and locate rural hubs like Diamond, Manning, and Mockonema along the Palouse River.

  10. 2011 Map of Colfax South, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Colfax South, 2011 Print
    2011 Colfax South
    2011 Print · USGS
    Whitman County at the turn of the decade reveals a landscape of enduring agricultural settlements and creek-side farms. Genealogists can trace family footprints through Guy Cemetery and Davis Cemetery or locate old community hubs like Albion, Risbeck, and Shawnee.

  11. 2011 Map of Colfax North, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Colfax North, 2011 Print
    2011 Colfax North
    2011 Print · USGS
    Whitman County in the early twenty-first century reveals a landscape where the river valleys of the Palouse meet high-plateau farming. Genealogists and local historians can trace the family names on rural roads and locate landmarks like the Colfax Cemetery, Glenwood, and Buck Canyon.

  12. 2011 Map of Wilcox, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Wilcox, 2011 Print
    2011 Wilcox
    2011 Print · USGS
    Whitman County at the turn of the decade reveals a classic Palouse landscape of deep-cut creek beds and rural family homesteads. Genealogists can trace local roots at Onecho Cemetery or follow the legacy of farming families along Aeschliman Rd and Wilcox.

  13. 2013 Map of Wilcox, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Wilcox, 2013 Print
    2013 Wilcox
    2013 Print · USGS
    The rural Palouse hills south of Colfax are captured here in the early 21st century, showing a landscape defined by deep creek flats and pioneer-era roots. Genealogists and local historians can locate Onecho Cem and trace the routes connecting Wilcox and Mockonema.

  14. 2013 Map of Colfax North, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Colfax North, 2013 Print
    2013 Colfax North
    2013 Print · USGS
    Whitman County agriculture and river-valley settlement are documented here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace land access along Scholz Rd and Elberton Rd or locate family sites near Steptoe and the Colfax Cem.

  15. 2013 Map of Diamond, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Diamond, 2013 Print
    2013 Diamond
    2013 Print · USGS
    Whitman County agriculture and the meandering Palouse River define this area of Washington in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks and rural outposts like Stipe Cem, Diamond, and the settlement of Mockonema.

  16. 2013 Map of Colfax South, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Colfax South, 2013 Print
    2013 Colfax South
    2013 Print · USGS
    Southeast of Colfax in the heart of the Palouse, this 2013 survey shows the rural reaches of Whitman County. Genealogists and local historians can locate Guy Cem, Davis Cem, and smaller settlements like Shawnee and Albion along the S Fork Palouse River.

  17. 2017 Map of Colfax South, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Colfax South, 2017 Print
    2017 Colfax South
    2017 Print · USGS
    Whitman County's Palouse landscape is shown here in the late 2010s, centered on the river-cut valleys near Colfax and Albion. Researchers can trace rural lineages at Guy Cem or Davis Cem and locate historic community hubs like Shawnee and Risbeck.

  18. 2017 Map of Colfax North, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Colfax North, 2017 Print
    2017 Colfax North
    2017 Print · USGS
    Whitman County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the late twenty-tens, centered on the historic confluence of the Palouse rivers. Researchers can trace the layout of the Colfax Cem or locate the rural communities of Steptoe and Glenwood.

  19. 2017 Map of Diamond, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Diamond, 2017 Print
    2017 Diamond
    2017 Print · USGS
    Whitman County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century as the Palouse River winds past small rural centers. Genealogists and local historians can locate Stipe Cem and trace the small settlements of Diamond and Manning.

  20. 2017 Map of Wilcox, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Wilcox, 2017 Print
    2017 Wilcox
    2017 Print · USGS
    Whitman County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the rural communities between Colfax and the Snake River. Researchers can locate Onecho Cem and trace the paths of Union Flat Cr and Rebel Flat Cr through the hills.

  21. 2020 Map of Colfax South, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Colfax South, 2020 Print
    2020 Colfax South
    2020 Print · USGS
    Whitman County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the rural stretches between Colfax and Albion. You can trace old property access and local landmarks like Guy Cem, Risbeck, and the winding course of the S Fork Palouse River.

  22. 2020 Map of Colfax North, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Colfax North, 2020 Print
    2020 Colfax North
    2020 Print · USGS
    Whitman County's dramatic landscape and the northern expansion of Colfax are documented here in the modern era. Researchers can trace family-named rural routes like Imler Rd and Mullen Rd or locate historical landmarks including Colfax Cem and the settlement of Glenwood.

  23. 2020 Map of Wilcox, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Wilcox, 2020 Print
    2020 Wilcox
    2020 Print · USGS
    Whitman County's Palouse landscape is shown in its contemporary state, where agricultural roots remain centered on rural hubs like Wilcox. Genealogists and historians can trace family land via Almota Rd, locate the Onecho Cem, and see the development of the Port of Whitman Business Air Center.

  24. 2020 Map of Diamond, 2020 Print
    2020 Map of Diamond, 2020 Print
    2020 Diamond
    2020 Print · USGS
    The rolling Palouse country of eastern Washington comes to life in this recent survey. Local historians can trace the rural communities of Diamond, Harpole, and Mockonema, or locate family sites near Stipe Cem and the winding Palouse River.

  25. 2023 Map of Colfax South, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Colfax South, 2023 Print
    2023 Colfax South
    2023 Print · USGS
    Whitman County's rolling Palouse hills are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring agricultural settlements and river valleys. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Saint Home Cem or trace the rural routes connecting Spring Flat, Parvin, and Shawnee.

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