Old Maps of Siskiyou County, California

1. 1886 Map of Modoc Lava Bed

   

   1886 Modoc Lava Bed

   1886 Print · USGS

   Northeastern California is surveyed here in the years following the Modoc War, showing the volcanic terrain of the Modoc Lava Bed and early river settlements. Trace pioneer history through Modoc Rifle Pits, a Ferry on the Pit River, and old outposts like Bieber and Lookout.

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4. 1886 Map of Shasta

   

   1886 Shasta

   1886 Print · USGS

   Upper California in the mid-1880s is captured here during the height of the mining era and the early days of mountain tourism. Genealogists can locate family holdings near Yreka, trace river crossings like the ferry at Oaks Bar, or find early resorts at Upper Soda Spring.

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7. 1889 Map of Klamath

   

   1889 Klamath

   1889 Print · USGS

   Southern Oregon in the late nineteenth century is a land of vast marshes and emerging frontier towns like Linkville. Historians can trace early government outposts at Ft. Klamath and Yainax Agency or locate family-named sites like Applegate Spr. and Olene.

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10. 1890 Map of Red Bluff

    

    1890 Red Bluff

    1890 Print · USGS

    Northern California in the late nineteenth century was a hub of river-and-rail activity where the Central Pacific Railroad met the rugged Klamath Mountains. Researchers can trace old ferry crossings like Ball's Ferry, locate the U.S. Fishery, or find early mining camps and stations such as Minersville and Buck Horn Station.

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13. 1891 Map of Ashland

    

    1891 Ashland

    1891 Print · USGS

    Southern Oregon's Rogue River Valley was undergoing rapid transformation in the late nineteenth century as rail lines connected its emerging towns. Genealogists and historians can trace early property and settlement patterns near Jacksonville, Medford, and the pristine Crater Lake basin.

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16. 1892 Map of Modoc Lava-Bed

    

    1892 Modoc Lava-Bed

    1892 Print · USGS

    Northeastern California's volcanic terrain is meticulously charted in the 1890s, before modern irrigation altered the great northern basins. Genealogists and historians can locate early outposts like Burgettville, the Modoc Rifle Pit, and the high-altitude Ice Cave.

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19. 1893 Map of Ashland

    

    1893 Ashland

    1893 Print · USGS

    Southern Oregon in the late nineteenth century was a region of rapid change as the Oregon and California R. R. linked the valley floor. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Jacksonville, Medford, and Ashland, or locate landmarks like Crater Lake and Mt Pitt.

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22. 1894 Map of Klamath

    

    1894 Klamath

    1894 Print · USGS

    Southern Oregon's high desert and lake country are captured in the 1880s, revealing a landscape of remote agencies and early frontier outposts. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Linkville or locate the Yainax Agency and Ft. Klamath.

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25. 1894 Map of Red Bluff, 1896 Print

    

    1894 Red Bluff

    1896 Print · USGS

    Northern California's mining and river-trading frontier comes alive in this survey of the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of rail hubs like Redding or locate early river crossings and industrial sites such as Jelley's Ferry and the Copper Mine.

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28. 1894 Map of Shasta, 1903 Print

    

    1894 Shasta

    1903 Print · USGS

    Northern California at the turn of the century reveals a landscape defined by the shadow of Mt Shasta and a booming mining economy. Genealogists can trace family roots through pioneer settlements like Yreka, Fort Jones, and the Callahan Ranch as the frontier transitioned into a network of established ranching and timber hubs.

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31. 1897 Map of Ashland, 1937 Print

    

    1897 Ashland

    1937 Print · USGS

    Southern Oregon's Rogue River Valley is captured here in the late nineteenth century as the railroad began to transform local commerce. Trace the early footprints of Jacksonville and Medford, or locate remote landmarks like Wizard Island and the high peaks of the Rogue River National Forest.

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34. 1908 Map of Grants Pass

    

    1908 Grants Pass

    1908 Print · USGS

    The Rogue River valley and Siskiyou Mountains are shown here during a peak era of mineral extraction and rail expansion. Researchers can trace historic claims like the Granite Hill Mine or find early settlements such as Woodville and Wilderville before modern development altered the landscape.

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37. 1913 Map of Weaverville

    

    1913 Weaverville

    1913 Print · USGS

    Trinity and Shasta counties appear here during a peak era of mountain mining and ranching before the mid-century reservoirs were built. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and industrial sites like Whiskytown, Minersville, and the Gladstone Mine.

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40. 1914 Map of Seiad, 1957 Print

    

    1914 Seiad

    1957 Print · USGS

    Siskiyou County's rugged borderlands are documented here just before the First World War, showing a landscape of remote mines and river settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace family outposts like Johnsons Dairy, old schoolhouses, and active mining works such as the Blue Ledge Mine.

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43. 1917 Map of Kerby, 1927 Print

    

    1917 Kerby

    1927 Print · USGS

    Southern Oregon's mining and timber country is documented here during the early twentieth century, showing the Illinois River basin at its industrial peak. Genealogists can trace family homesteads and local institutions through Kerby, Selma, and rural schools like Spence School.

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46. 1918 Map of Kerby

    

    1918 Kerby

    1918 Print · USGS

    Josephine County in the years before the Great War was a center of mountain mining and early forestry. Genealogists and historians can trace the pioneer footprints of Waldo, Kerby, and Takilma, alongside remote operations like the Queen of Bronze Mine and Eureka Mine.

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49. 1921 Map of Shasta Valley Sheet No 7

    

    1921 Shasta Valley Sheet No 7

    1921 Print · USGS

    Shasta Valley was undergoing significant irrigation planning in the early 1920s as ranching families established themselves in Siskiyou County. You can trace early water sources and landholdings like Dukes Ranch, Big Springs, and the Little Shasta River.

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52. 1921 Map of Shasta Valley Sheet No 11

    

    1921 Shasta Valley Sheet No 11

    1921 Print · USGS

    Siskiyou County irrigation and reclamation efforts were in full swing during the early twenties as engineers mapped this volcanic landscape. Researchers can trace the early rural footprint of the valley near Table Rock School and the prominent Bluff.

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55. 1921 Map of Shasta Valley Sheet No 1

    

    1921 Shasta Valley Sheet No 1

    1921 Print · USGS

    Shasta Valley at the dawn of the 1920s reveals a landscape defined by the iron rails and early automobile routes of Siskiyou County. Trace the development of Gazelle along the Southern Pacific (Shasta Route) and the historic Pacific Highway.

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58. 1921 Map of Shasta Valley Sheet No 6

    

    1921 Shasta Valley Sheet No 6

    1921 Print · USGS

    In the Siskiyou hills during the early 1920s, this survey reveals a unique landscape of volcanic hummocks and scattered ranching. Researchers can locate the original Big Springs School and trace the early course of the Shasta River through the Little Shasta Valley.

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61. 1921 Map of Shasta Valley Sheet No 2

    

    1921 Shasta Valley Sheet No 2

    1921 Print · USGS

    Siskiyou County irrigation and transportation are evolving in the early 1920s as rail and highway routes converge near the valley floor. Researchers can trace the path of the Old Yreka Mining Ditch or locate early rural education sites like Excelsior School and Vineland School.

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64. 1922 Map of Shasta Valley Sheet No 10

    

    1922 Shasta Valley Sheet No 10

    1922 Print · USGS

    Siskiyou County's volcanic terrain and early 1920s development are captured here during a period of significant irrigation and power planning. Genealogists and historians can locate the Shasta View School and trace the original path of the Pacific Branch railroad.

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67. 1922 Map of Shasta Valley Sheet No 10 E

    

    1922 Shasta Valley Sheet No 10 E

    1922 Print · USGS

    Siskiyou County's volcanic landscape is captured here in the early 1920s during a pivotal era of land reclamation. Researchers can trace the subterranean orientation of The Caves and the significant landmark of Yellow Butte.

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70. 1922 Map of Preston Peak

    

    1922 Preston Peak

    1922 Print · USGS

    The California-Oregon borderlands are mapped here just before the era of modern highway expansion, showing a network of remote river bars and mountain ranches. Trace the locations of early outposts like Gasquet Adams Sta, the Cleopatra Mine, and Terwer School.

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73. 1922 Map of Shasta Valley Sheet No 12

    

    1922 Shasta Valley Sheet No 12

    1922 Print · USGS

    Siskiyou County irrigation and reclamation efforts are captured in the early 1920s during a detailed survey of the Shasta Valley. Researchers can trace the course of Little Shasta and locate landmarks like Black Rock and Solomons Temple.

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