Old Maps of Oakesdale, Washington for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 13 historic maps of Oakesdale. 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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Oakesdale, WA maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 1964 Map of Oakesdale, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Oakesdale, 1965 Print
    1964 Oakesdale
    1965 Print · USGS
    Whitman County's agricultural and rail heartland is meticulously detailed in the mid-1960s, showing the intersection of four major railroads. Researchers can trace family roots at Oakesdale Cemetery or explore the small siding communities of Fairbanks and Seabury.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1964 Map of Steptoe, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Steptoe, 1965 Print
    1964 Steptoe
    1965 Print · USGS
    Whitman County's agricultural heartland is documented in the 1960s, featuring the iconic Steptoe Butte and the surrounding rail corridors. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the Great Northern tracks and find local landmarks like Bethel Cem and Oakesdale.

  7. 1964 Map of Garfield, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Garfield, 1965 Print
    1964 Garfield
    1965 Print · USGS
    Whitman County in the mid-sixties reveals a landscape deeply shaped by competing railroads and small trackside settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail sidings and small communities of Belmont, Sokulk, and Garfield along the Northern Pacific and Union Pacific lines.

  8. 1964 Map of Rosalia, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Rosalia, 1965 Print
    1964 Rosalia
    1965 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Whitman County comes alive through its dense rail network and small farming sidings in the 1960s. Trace the paths of three major railroads through Rosalia and Oakesdale, or find local landmarks like Riggs Cemetery and Steptoe Memorial State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1984 Map of Rosalia
    1984 Map of Rosalia
    1984 Rosalia
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Palouse region of Eastern Washington and the Idaho borderlands are shown here in the mid-1980s, a landscape of rolling wheat fields and vital rail corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Cheney, the rail junctions at Rosalia, and the distinct topography of Steptoe Butte.

  10. 2023 Map of Oakesdale, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Oakesdale, 2023 Print
    2023 Oakesdale
    2023 Print · USGS
    Whitman County's agricultural heartland appears in this modern survey, showcasing the enduring settlement patterns of the Palouse. Genealogists and researchers can locate family sites near Oakesdale Cem, the hamlet of Lone Pine, or the rail-to-trail path of the Palouse To Cascades State Park Trl.

  11. 2023 Map of Rosalia, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Rosalia, 2023 Print
    2023 Rosalia
    2023 Print · USGS
    Whitman County agriculture and transportation are showcased here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can locate Holy Rosary Cem, trace the course of the Palouse To Cascades State Park Trl, and find rural settlements like McCoy and Flaig.

  12. 2023 Map of Steptoe, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Steptoe, 2023 Print
    2023 Steptoe
    2023 Print · USGS
    Whitman County's Palouse hills are captured here in recent years, centered on the dramatic rise of the local butte. Genealogists and hikers can trace the areas surrounding Steptoe, the Bethel Cem, and the prominent slopes of Steptoe Butte.

  13. 2023 Map of Garfield, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Garfield, 2023 Print
    2023 Garfield
    2023 Print · USGS
    Modern Whitman County reveals its deep agricultural roots through this contemporary study of the Palouse. Researchers can trace family names on rural routes like Parch RD while locating local landmarks like Garfield Cem and Belmont.

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