Utah Ghost Town Sites: Then & Now

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

Step back into Utah's colorful frontier past with Utah Ghost Town Sites: Then & Now, a comprehensive 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 unique map set combines authentic historic maps with transparent modern road overlays, making it easy to locate Utah's abandoned mining camps, ghost towns, military roads, stage stations, railroads, and early settlements using today's highways.

Each package includes six large fold-out maps that reproduce historic Utah maps from 1876, 1889, and 1900. Four regional maps feature a transparent overlay of the current road system, allowing you to accurately compare the landscape of the Old West with present-day roads and landmarks. Historical stories and regional notes printed on the reverse of the maps bring Utah's forgotten communities to life while providing valuable background for your next adventure.

Perfect For

• Ghost town explorers

• Gold prospectors

• Metal detectorists

• Mining history enthusiasts

• Off-road and 4x4 adventurers

• Rockhounds

• Historians

• Treasure hunters

• Photographers

• Outdoor explorers

• Utah travelers

• Western history collectors

Features

• Six double-sided fold-out maps

• Covers the entire state of Utah

• Historic maps from 1876, 1889, and 1900

• Transparent overlays showing today's road system

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

• 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 easy field use

Benefits

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

• Locate abandoned mining camps and forgotten settlements

• Discover early transportation routes, forts, and stage stops

• Plan metal detecting and prospecting trips with confidence

• Learn the history behind Utah's mining communities

• An excellent field reference for historians, explorers, and collectors

Map Collection Includes

• Map 1: Utah 1876 / Utah 1889

• Map 2: Utah 1900 / Utah Population Map

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

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

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

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

The reverse side of the regional maps features historical stories about Utah's early settlements, mining camps, and frontier communities. Learn about places like Hanksville, located near the legendary Robbers Roost Country, once associated with Butch Cassidy and the Wild Bunch, along with many other fascinating locations that shaped Utah's frontier history.

Recommended Accessories

Complete your Utah exploration library with:

• Utah Gold & Gems Maps: Then & Now

• A Guide to Gold Panning in Utah, 2nd Edition by Alan J. Chenworth

• Roadside Geology of Utah by Halka Chronic

• Rockhounding Utah

• Garrett Gold Panning Kit

• 1849 Gold Pan – Made in the USA

• Handheld GPS

• 10X Triplet Jeweler's Loupe

• Pocket Microscope

• Field Notebook

Specifications

• Title: Utah Ghost Town Sites: Then & Now

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

• Publisher: Northwest Distributors

• Format: Six Double-Sided Fold-Out Maps

• Coverage: Entire State of Utah

• Historic Maps: 1876, 1889 & 1900

• Folded Size: Approximately 6.5" × 9"

• Unfolded Size: Approximately 18" × 24" per map

• Includes: Transparent Modern Road Overlays

• Language: English

• Subject: Utah Ghost Towns, Historic Maps, Mining Camps & Frontier History

What's Included

• Six historic Utah fold-out maps

• Four transparent modern road overlays

• Historical reference text and regional stories

Why Buy From High Plains Prospectors?

At High Plains Prospectors, we know that the best adventures begin with great historical research. Utah Ghost Town Sites: Then & Now bridges the gap between Utah's frontier past and today's road network, 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 expedition, or exploring the rich history of the American West, 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 1800's 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.