Historical Maps of Butte County, California

What stories do these 386 old maps tell about Butte County's past? From 1886 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

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  • Trace Butte County's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
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Begin your journey into Butte County's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Butte County, CA maps

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  1. 1886 Map of Lassen Peak
    1886 Map of Lassen Peak
    1886 Lassen Peak
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers Butte County, including Burney, Westwood, and other nearby areas

  2. 1888 Map of Marysville
    1888 Map of Marysville
    1888 Marysville
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers Butte County, including Yuba City, Linda, and other nearby areas

  3. 1888 Map of Smartsville
    1888 Map of Smartsville
    1888 Smartsville
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers Butte County, including Grass Valley, Wheatland, and other nearby areas

  4. 1888 Map of Bidwell Bar, 1956 Print
    1888 Map of Bidwell Bar, 1956 Print
    1888 Bidwell Bar
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Butte County, including Woodleaf, Brush Creek, and other nearby areas

  5. 1891 Map of Bidwell Bar
    1891 Map of Bidwell Bar
    1891 Bidwell Bar
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Butte County, including Woodleaf, Brush Creek, and other nearby areas

  6. 1891 Map of Chico
    1891 Map of Chico
    1891 Chico
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Butte County, including Chico, Oroville, and other nearby areas

  7. 1891 Map of Marysville
    1891 Map of Marysville
    1891 Marysville
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Butte County, including Yuba City, Linda, and other nearby areas

  8. 1891 Map of Smartsville
    1891 Map of Smartsville
    1891 Smartsville
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Butte County, including Grass Valley, Wheatland, and other nearby areas

  9. 1892 Map of Lassen Peak
    1892 Map of Lassen Peak
    1892 Lassen Peak
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Butte County, including Burney, Westwood, and other nearby areas

  10. 1892 Map of Smartsville
    1892 Map of Smartsville
    1892 Smartsville
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Butte County, including Grass Valley, Wheatland, and other nearby areas

  11. 1893 Map of Chico
    1893 Map of Chico
    1893 Chico
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Butte County, including Chico, Oroville, and other nearby areas

  12. 1893 Map of Bidwell Bar
    1893 Map of Bidwell Bar
    1893 Bidwell Bar
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Butte County, including Woodleaf, Brush Creek, and other nearby areas

  13. 1894 Map of Smartsville
    1894 Map of Smartsville
    1894 Smartsville
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers Butte County, including Grass Valley, Wheatland, and other nearby areas

  14. 1894 Map of Lassen Peak
    1894 Map of Lassen Peak
    1894 Lassen Peak
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers Butte County, including Burney, Westwood, and other nearby areas

  15. 1894 Map of Marysville
    1894 Map of Marysville
    1894 Marysville
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers Butte County, including Yuba City, Linda, and other nearby areas

  16. 1894 Map of Lassen Peak, 1898 Print
    1894 Map of Lassen Peak, 1898 Print
    1894 Lassen Peak
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers Butte County, including Burney, Westwood, and other nearby areas

  17. 1894 Map of Lassen Peak, 1902 Print
    1894 Map of Lassen Peak, 1902 Print
    1894 Lassen Peak
    1902 Print · USGS
    Covers Butte County, including Burney, Westwood, and other nearby areas

  18. 1894 Map of Lassen Peak, 1905 Print
    1894 Map of Lassen Peak, 1905 Print
    1894 Lassen Peak
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers Butte County, including Burney, Westwood, and other nearby areas

  19. 1894 Map of Lassen Peak, 1910 Print
    1894 Map of Lassen Peak, 1910 Print
    1894 Lassen Peak
    1910 Print · USGS
    Covers Butte County, including Burney, Westwood, and other nearby areas

  20. 1894 Map of Lassen Peak, 1914 Print
    1894 Map of Lassen Peak, 1914 Print
    1894 Lassen Peak
    1914 Print · USGS
    Covers Butte County, including Burney, Westwood, and other nearby areas

  21. 1894 Map of Lassen Peak, 1924 Print
    1894 Map of Lassen Peak, 1924 Print
    1894 Lassen Peak
    1924 Print · USGS
    Covers Butte County, including Burney, Westwood, and other nearby areas

  22. 1894 Map of Lassen Peak, 1933 Print
    1894 Map of Lassen Peak, 1933 Print
    1894 Lassen Peak
    1933 Print · USGS
    Covers Butte County, including Burney, Westwood, and other nearby areas

  23. 1895 Map of Marysville
    1895 Map of Marysville
    1895 Marysville
    1895 Print · USGS
    Covers Butte County, including Yuba City, Linda, and other nearby areas

  24. 1895 Map of Bidwell Bar
    1895 Map of Bidwell Bar
    1895 Bidwell Bar
    1895 Print · USGS
    Covers Butte County, including Woodleaf, Brush Creek, and other nearby areas

  25. 1895 Map of Smartsville
    1895 Map of Smartsville
    1895 Smartsville
    1895 Print · USGS
    Covers Butte County, including Grass Valley, Wheatland, and other nearby areas

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