Oregon Ghost Town Sites: Then & Now

Historic & Modern Maps for Exploring Oregon's Ghost Towns, Mining Camps & Frontier Trails

Step back into Oregon's fascinating past with Oregon Ghost Town Sites: Then & Now, a comprehensive historical map collection by R.N. Preston and M.L. Preston. This unique six-map set combines authentic historic maps with transparent modern road overlays, making it easy to locate Oregon's abandoned ghost towns, mining camps, military roads, stage stations, early railroads, and frontier settlements using today's highways.

Designed for gold prospectors, metal detectorists, ghost town explorers, historians, and outdoor adventurers, this map collection reproduces historic Oregon maps dating from 1878, 1881, and 1900. Four detailed regional maps include a transparent acetate overlay of the current road system, allowing you to accurately pinpoint historic locations that have long since disappeared from modern maps. The reverse side of the regional maps also includes fascinating stories and historical information about many of Oregon's forgotten communities.

Perfect For

• Ghost town explorers

• Gold prospectors

• Metal detectorists

• Mining history enthusiasts

• Off-road and 4x4 adventurers

• Rockhounds

• Historians

• Treasure hunters

• Photographers

• Outdoor explorers

• Oregon travelers

• Western history collectors

Features

• Six folded historical maps

• Covers the entire state of Oregon

• Historic maps from 1878, 1881, and 1900

• Transparent acetate overlays showing today's road system

• Identifies ghost towns, mining camps, military roads, railroads, stage stations, and early forts

• Historical stories and regional information on the reverse of maps 3–6

• Reproduced from authentic archival documents, including records from the National Archives, Library of Congress, and state libraries

• Compact folded format for convenient field use

Benefits

• Compare historic Oregon maps with today's highways and roads

• Locate abandoned mining camps and forgotten settlements

• Discover early transportation routes and frontier landmarks

• Plan metal detecting and prospecting trips with confidence

• Learn the history behind Oregon's mining communities

• A valuable reference for historians, explorers, and collectors

Map Collection Includes

• Map 1: Oregon (1878) / Oregon (1881)

• Map 2: Oregon (1900) / Oregon Population & Gazetteer

• Map 3: Northwest Oregon (1900) with Modern Road Overlay

• Map 4: Northeast Oregon (1900) with Modern Road Overlay

• Map 5: Southwest Oregon (1900) with Modern Road Overlay

• Map 6: Southeast Oregon (1900) with Modern Road Overlay

Historical notes throughout the collection feature stories about early communities, post offices, stage stops, and forgotten settlements, helping bring Oregon's frontier history to life while guiding you to their present-day locations.

Recommended Accessories

Complete your Oregon exploration library with:

• Oregon Gold & Gems Maps: Then & Now

• Gold Panner's Guide to Eastern Oregon

• Gold Panner's Guide to the Oregon Cascades

• The Gold Panner's Guide to the Oregon Coast

• Gem Trails of Oregon

• The Elusive "Pocket Gold" of South Western Oregon

• Garrett Gold Panning Kit

• 1849 Gold Pan – Made in the USA

• Handheld GPS

• 10X Triplet Jeweler's Loupe

• Field Notebook

Specifications

• Title: Oregon Ghost Town Sites: Then & Now

• Authors: R.N. Preston & M.L. Preston

• Publisher: Northwest Distributors

• Format: Six Folded Historical Maps

• Coverage: Entire State of Oregon

• Historic Maps: 1878, 1881 & 1900

• Folded Size: Approximately 6.5" × 9"

• Unfolded Size: Approximately 17.5" × 23"

• Includes: Transparent Acetate Road Overlays

• ISBN-13: 9780965755856

• Language: English

What's Included

• Six historic Oregon maps

• Four transparent modern road overlays

• Historical reference text and regional stories

• Population and gazetteer reference information

Why Buy From High Plains Prospectors?

At High Plains Prospectors, we know that successful exploration begins with reliable historical information. Oregon Ghost Town Sites: Then & Now bridges the gap between Oregon's historic maps and today's road system, making it easier than ever to locate abandoned mining camps, forgotten settlements, military roads, and early transportation routes. Whether you're researching old mining districts, planning a metal detecting adventure, or exploring Oregon's rich frontier history, this map collection is an essential companion for every explorer's 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 Oregon ghost town maps.