Cool! Does it snow there? I am in Southeast Arizona in the mountains. No snow, but mild winters and mild summers as well. Doesn't break past 90s.
I am close to Tombstone, and the old railroad heading there passes thru my backyard. I have found old homestead sites and camps along this railroad. It is so cool. I love square nails and purple glass. But yes, it's usually "junk" although to me, it is treasure.
Thankfully the winters here are very mild and I have yet to see snow here. Yeah, old maps come in handy for finding those abandoned homesteads.