Finding old sites to detect?

[Corsairian]

Howdy all. I'm still pretty new to this hobby and am wondering if some of you might help out with some info? Where is the best place to look/research for old school sites, churches, towns/bars...etc, to possibly detect. I am in Washington State, near Tacoma. I've looked online hoping to maybe find some info, but there's sooo much there, I'm kinda overwhelmed and I really don't know where to start. Thanks for any help y'all can offer up.

Cors

 

[montanagold]

Try to find old maps and find out where the old parks used to be, There should be a map department in the courthouse or city building. That's where I found mine.

 

[Goes4ever]

old maps are invaluable.........research is the key to good spots

 

[Corsairian]

Thanks guys for the response. Didn't think about old maps. I'll give that a shot and see what I can come up with. Btw, I love my xterra 70's. Have 2 of them so the wife, son and I can have some quality time together. Great hobby! Thanks again.

 

[mohayes1046]

I have friends and family in the Yelm area. Send me a PM and maybe I can hook you up with someone.
Mark

 

[Corsairian]

Lol, I would, but he's bigger than me, and really mean! You can see it in his eyes!

 

[Rivermarine1]

Hit your local library, Check with any historical society near you, go to the nearest coffee shop that has retirees in your area, Look up on the web for any detecting clubs near you. Any of these have potential. While at the library, look up the Sanborn Maps for your area. It should be in their data base section. HH

 

[Corsairian]

Will do ... Thanks Rivermarine1