i need a map

[FmrMarine]

Anyone have any good maps of Lewiston Idaho area of where i could find some relics or anything really. I get tired of hunting on the sand and in back yards. I want a relic spot. Thanks!

 

[bsloan]

You might be able to find maps at a local library. Somewhere online there are Sanborn fire maps also. Sorry I don't have a link.

Best of luck,
Bill

 

[FmrMarine]

Hey thanks Bill, i didn't even think about the library

 

[lededoop5125]

you could also try historic map works

 

[Ronzie]

Another thing you can do is go on Google Earth and at the top there is an icon called historical imagery with a time slider. Unfortunately your area only goes back to 1992. Some places go back decades and you can see what the area looked like then.

 

[beerguy]

NETR Online • Historic Aerials

USGS US Topo and Historical Topographic Map Collection

These are what I use.

 

[Mackaydon]

Also ask the Librarian for books dealing with the local history of Lewiston.
No doubt you'll find in them maps not available elsewhere.
Don.....

 

[luvsdux]

Look for any local history books. I know there's one called "Whitepine, Wobblies and Wanagans" or something close to that, that pretty well discusses most of the logging camps in the Latah and Clearwater County area. Another possibility is "Idaho Place Names" Covers most of the old town sites, post offices etc. Talk to any friends that are serious hunters or fishermen to see if they recall seeing any remains of logging, homesteading or mining activity. Unfortunately for us, there's little or nothing in the way of Civil War Relics like they find back east, and a lot of what you'll find is old iron, stove parts, axe heads etc. But, then again you never know where that one rare item may have been lost.
luvsdux

 

[FmrMarine]

Sounds good I'll have to check that out. Thanks everyone for your help!

 

[FmrMarine]

Luvsdux, do you live here in the valley also?

 

[christo000]

try historicmapworks they have alot and u can have the abilty yo overlay with recent maps to old

 

[Mekong Mike]

beerguy posted a great link. I used to use Topo Maps when searching around manasas virginia for old homesites.

 

[luvsdux]

I do live in the valley. Moved down here a year ago from the Moscow area. Haven't been out much lately due to the heat, but fall's coming.
luvsdux

 

[FmrMarine]

Hey thanks Mike, I'll try that link. Luvsdux if you want to do some detecting together let me know. I usually am working quite a bit but would love to meet up with someone that knows more about this than me and see what we can find.

 

[dfx-kevin]

try talking to old folks they know everything about the area and know all the people , good history you wont find in the library and also good contact info. good luck. by the way my mos was 3531 motor t and 8531 range coach in okinawa and NC from 97-01

 

[FmrMarine]

Yeah I'll try that. Good advice, much appreciated. I was also 3531 mainly at camp Pendleton. Semper Fi