Old Maps of California, England for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 5 historic maps of California. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of California.


California, England maps

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  1. 1857 Map of Durham XLII, 1859 Print
    1857 Map of Durham XLII, 1859 Print
    1857 Durham XLII
    1859 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers California, including Evenwood and Barony, Coundon, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1896 Map of Durham XLII.NW, 1899 Print
    1896 Map of Durham XLII.NW, 1899 Print
    1896 Durham XLII.NW
    1899 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers California, including Evenwood and Barony, Etherley Grange, and other nearby areas

  3. 1914 Map of Durham XLII, 1924 Print
    1914 Map of Durham XLII, 1924 Print
    1914 Durham XLII
    1924 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers California, including Evenwood and Barony, Coundon, and other nearby areas

  4. 1915 Map of Durham XLII.NW, 1923 Print
    1915 Map of Durham XLII.NW, 1923 Print
    1915 Durham XLII.NW
    1923 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers California, including Evenwood and Barony, Etherley Grange, and other nearby areas

  5. 1938 Map of Durham XLII.NW, 1939 Print
    1938 Map of Durham XLII.NW, 1939 Print
    1938 Durham XLII.NW
    1939 Print · Ordnance Survey
    Covers California, including Evenwood and Barony, Etherley Grange, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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