Idaho Ghost Town Sites: Then & Now
Historic & Modern Maps for Exploring Idaho's Forgotten Mining Camps, Ghost Towns & Frontier Trails
Step into Idaho's colorful mining past with Idaho Ghost Town Sites: Then & Now, a unique historical map collection designed for gold prospectors, metal detectorists, ghost town enthusiasts, historians, and outdoor adventurers. This comprehensive five-map set combines authentic 19th-century Idaho maps with transparent modern road overlays, allowing you to compare historic mining camps, stage stations, military roads, forts, railroads, and abandoned settlements with today's landscape.
Whether you're researching historic mining districts, planning a backcountry adventure, or searching for forgotten ghost towns, these detailed fold-out maps provide an invaluable connection between Idaho's frontier past and the present day.
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Features
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Five large fold-out historical maps
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Authentic Idaho maps from 1879, 1883, 1895, and 1912
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Transparent overlays showing today's road system
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Identifies ghost towns, mining camps, forts, stage stations, and military roads
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Historical notes and stories on the reverse of regional maps
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Compact folded format for field use
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Large, easy-to-read maps when unfolded
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Based on authentic historical documents from archival collections
Benefits
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Compare historic maps with today's highways and roads
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Locate forgotten mining camps and abandoned settlements
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Discover early stage routes, military roads, and frontier communities
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Plan metal detecting and prospecting trips more effectively
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Learn Idaho's rich mining and settlement history
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Excellent reference for collectors, historians, and outdoor enthusiasts
Map Collection Includes
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Map #1: Idaho 1879 / Idaho 1883
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Map #2: Idaho 1895 / Idaho 1912
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Map #3: Northern Idaho 1895 with Modern Road Overlay
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Map #4: Southwest Idaho 1895 with Modern Road Overlay
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Map #5: Southeast Idaho 1895 with Modern Road Overlay
The reverse side of Maps #3–#5 includes historical stories and background information about Idaho's mining camps, ghost towns, and frontier communities, including famous locations such as Florence and other early mining settlements.
Recommended Accessories
Complete your Idaho exploration library with:
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Idaho Gold & Gems: Then & Now
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Southern Idaho Ghost Towns by Wayne C. Sparling
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Gold Panner's Guide to Idaho by Tom T.H. Bohmker
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Idaho Minerals by Lanny R. Ream
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Idaho's Historic Trails: From Lewis & Clark to Railroads
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Gold Panning the Pacific Northwest
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Fists Full of Gold by Chris Ralph
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Garrett Gold Panning Kit
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1849 Gold Pan – Made in the USA
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Handheld GPS
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Field Notebook
Specifications
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Title: Idaho Ghost Town Sites: Then & Now
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Format: Five Fold-Out Maps
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Coverage: Entire State of Idaho
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Historic Maps: 1879, 1883, 1895 & 1912
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Includes: Transparent Modern Road Overlays
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Folded Size: Approximately 6.5" × 9"
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Unfolded Size: Approximately 18" × 24"
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Language: English
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ISBN: 9780965755825
What's Included
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Five fold-out historical Idaho maps
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Transparent modern road overlays
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Historical reference text and map guide
Why Buy From High Plains Prospectors?
At High Plains Prospectors, we know every abandoned mining camp has a story waiting to be discovered. Idaho Ghost Town Sites: Then & Now helps bridge the gap between Idaho's rich mining history and today's landscape, making it easier to locate historic mining camps, forgotten settlements, stage routes, and frontier landmarks. Whether you're researching old mining districts, planning your next metal detecting adventure, or exploring Idaho's backcountry, this map collection is an essential addition to your prospecting and history library.
Each state is represented by a series of maps showing what the state looked like in the late 1800s with a clear overlay showing modern roads and highways. Great for locating old town sites, early roads, railroads and forts. Each set contains several maps.
