Maps Of Old Forts Trails Ghost Towns Mines Washington

[IronViking]

I wasnt sure where to post this.
I found this while surfing CraigsList.
MAPS OF OLD FORTS TRAILS GHOST TOWNS MINES WASHINGTON
Maybe still a few good spots in the book.
If someone gets it let me know.
It looks like it would be a cool resource.

[Jerry]

I bought mine brand new several years ago. Check the link and compare prices.....the original price of mine, according the the tag on the back cover, was $9.95! I use mine primarily for locating general locations of old wagon roads.
Jerry

[Binford]

My best online book source ("www.CampusI.com") where I find screaming deals on all my used book purchases, lists only one copy cheaper than the craigslist one; from Amazon.com at $23.65 delivered.

Where'd you find yours, Jerry? And how cool/useful have you found it to be?

(I guess I'm looking for a book review from you!)

[Jerry]

Where'd you find yours, Jerry? And how cool/useful have you found it to be?

I don't remember where or when I bought it, but it was brand new off the shelf a long time ago. The atlas is more of a historical tool as it includes maps starting from Lewis & Clark drawings to present day maps(as of publishing date). I frequently use mine to locate old towns and to get a general idea of the location of old wagon roads and railroads. For example when I was researching the town (?) of "Horse Heaven" I found the site marked on three different maps within the atlas:

1887 Washington Territory Map, Department of the Interior, General Land Office.

1905 Washington Map, Department of the Interior, General Land Office.

1914 Washington State Map, U.S. Geological Survey.

I also found the Umatilla Trail on one of the maps. I had never heard of the Umatilla Trail until I started researching Horse Heaven. Many of the trails indicated are not named, but armed with a few historical facts and seeing their location on the map you can determine which is which. For example The Caribou Trail, the Fort Walla Walla to Steilacoom Citizens Trail (Naches Pass Trail), the Durr Road, the Mullen Road, etc.

Jerry