Washington Ghost Town Sites: Then & Now

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

Discover Washington's rich frontier heritage with Washington Ghost Town Sites: Then & Now, a unique six-map collection by R.N. Preston and M.L. Preston. Designed for ghost town explorers, gold prospectors, metal detectorists, historians, and outdoor adventurers, this map set combines authentic historic maps with transparent modern road overlays, making it easy to locate Washington's abandoned mining camps, ghost towns, early railroads, military roads, forts, and stage stations using today's highways.

This collection features six large fold-out maps reproducing historic Washington maps from 1882, 1889, and 1907. Four regional maps include a transparent acetate overlay of the current Washington road system, allowing you to accurately compare historic locations with present-day roads and landmarks. Whether you're researching forgotten mining districts or planning your next backcountry adventure, these maps provide an invaluable historical perspective.

Perfect For

• Ghost town explorers

• Gold prospectors

• Metal detectorists

• Mining history enthusiasts

• Off-road and 4x4 adventurers

• Rockhounds

• Historians

• Treasure hunters

• Photographers

• Outdoor explorers

• Washington travelers

• Western history collectors

Features

• Six folded historical maps

• Covers the entire state of Washington

• Historic maps from 1882, 1889, and 1907

• Transparent acetate overlays showing today's road system

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

• Historical notes and regional information on the reverse of the regional maps

• Reproduced from authentic archival documents from sources including the National Archives and state libraries

• Compact folded format for convenient field use

Benefits

• Compare Washington's historic maps with today's highways

• Locate abandoned mining camps and forgotten settlements

• Discover early transportation routes, military roads, and historic railroads

• Plan prospecting and metal detecting trips with confidence

• Learn the fascinating history behind Washington's mining communities

• A valuable field reference for historians, explorers, and collectors

Map Collection Includes

• Map 1: Washington 1882 / Washington 1907

• Map 2: Washington 1889 / Washington Population Maps (1889, 1950 & 1990)

• Map 3: Northwest Washington (1889) with Modern Road Overlay

• Map 4: Northeast Washington (1889) with Modern Road Overlay

• Map 5: Southwest Washington (1889) with Modern Road Overlay

• Map 6: Southeast Washington (1889) with Modern Road Overlay

The transparent overlays reveal how Washington has changed over more than a century, making it easy to identify historic place names that may have disappeared, moved, or been renamed. Many locations shown on the maps represent former post offices, ranch settlements, stage stations, mining camps, military forts, and railroad communities that no longer appear on modern maps.

Recommended Accessories

Complete your Washington exploration library with:

• Washington Gold & Gems Maps: Then & Now

• Rockhounding Washington: A Guide to the State's Best Sites

• Gems and Minerals of Washington by Lanny R. Ream

• Rocks, Minerals & Geology of the Pacific Northwest

• Garrett Gold Panning Kit

• 1849 Gold Pan – Made in the USA

• Handheld GPS

• 10X Triplet Jeweler's Loupe

• Pocket Microscope

• Field Notebook

Specifications

• Title: Washington Ghost Town Sites: Then & Now

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

• Publisher: Northwest Distributors

• Publication Date: 2001

• Format: Six Folded Historical Maps

• Coverage: Entire State of Washington

• Historic Maps: 1882, 1889 & 1907

• Folded Size: Approximately 6.3" × 9.45"

• Unfolded Size: Approximately 17" × 22"

• Includes: Four Transparent Modern Road Overlays

• ISBN-10: 096575586X

• ISBN-13: 9780965755863

• Language: English

What's Included

• Six historic Washington fold-out maps

• Four transparent modern road overlays

• Historical reference information and regional stories

Why Buy From High Plains Prospectors?

At High Plains Prospectors, we know that every successful adventure begins with quality research. Washington Ghost Town Sites: Then & Now bridges the gap between Washington's frontier past and today's road system, making it easier than ever to locate abandoned mining camps, forgotten settlements, military roads, and historic transportation routes. Whether you're researching old mining districts, planning a metal detecting expedition, or exploring the history of the Pacific Northwest, this map collection is an indispensable addition to your prospecting and exploration 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.