Old Maps of Bluelight, Washington for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 8 historic maps of Bluelight. 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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Bluelight, WA maps

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  1. 1910 Map of Zillah
    1910 Map of Zillah
    1910 Zillah
    1910 Print · USGS
    The Yakima River valley was transforming into an agricultural hub in the early 1900s as irrigation projects expanded. Researchers can trace the path of the Northern Pacific railroad through Toppenish and Wapato, or locate early sites like the Sawmill and Bluelight.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1950 Map of Yakima, 1951 Print
    1950 Map of Yakima, 1951 Print
    1950 Yakima
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Yakima Valley and the towering Cascades meet in this mid-century survey of South Central Washington. Genealogists and local historians can trace the irrigation-era growth of Yakima, the historic Fort Simcoe outpost, and the White Swan Mission on the Yakima Indian Reservation.

  3. 1958 Map of Yakima, 1964 Print
    1958 Map of Yakima, 1964 Print
    1958 Yakima
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Yakima Valley in the late fifties shows a landscape of mountain peaks and irrigated plains at the height of its rail-era development. Researchers can trace the lineage of early settlements through sites like Fort Simcoe, the Wenas Cemetery, and the Yakima Indian Agency School.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1961 Map of Yakima
    1961 Map of Yakima
    1961 Yakima
    1961 Print · USGS
    Central Washington thrived in the mid-century as an agricultural powerhouse defined by the Yakima River. Trace local roots through Medicine Valley School, Fort Simcoe, and the rail lines of the Northern Pacific RR.

  5. 1965 Map of Bluelight, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Bluelight, 1966 Print
    1965 Bluelight
    1966 Print · USGS
    High desert ranching in Yakima and Klickitat counties comes into focus in the mid-sixties, dominated by the Yakima Indian Reservation. Genealogists and historians can trace old homestead sites like Donoho Ranch and the community at Bluelight near the remote Tule Canyon.

  6. 1965 Map of Bluelight, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Bluelight, 1966 Print
    1965 Bluelight
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Yakima Valley and the Horse Heaven Hills meet in the 1960s, showing a landscape shaped by the Northern Pacific railroad and sprawling irrigation canals. Genealogists can locate the Glade Cem and Dorothy Sch, or trace old routes like the Chief Jeep Trail and Alderdale Road.

  7. 1979 Map of Toppenish
    1979 Map of Toppenish
    1979 Toppenish
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Yakima Valley and its surrounding tribal lands are shown in great detail during the late seventies, as the region's agricultural and rail networks reached their modern form. Researchers can trace the layout of reservation communities like White Swan and Harrah or explore the irrigation patterns near the Toppenish National Wildlife Refuge.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 2023 Map of Bluelight, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Bluelight, 2023 Print
    2023 Bluelight
    2023 Print · USGS
    Near the Yakima and Klickitat county line, this modern survey details a remote landscape of canyons and vital water sources. Researchers can trace the routes of BIA Rd 7 and find scattered landmarks like Martinet Spring, Mammoth Tusk Spring, and the settlement at Bluelight.

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