1980s Maps of California

1. 1980 Map of Cambria

   

   1980 Cambria

   1980 Print · USGS

   The Central Coast in the early eighties shows a landscape of grand estates and isolated seaside outposts. Trace family roots and local history through the coastal village of Cambria, the Hearst Castle grounds, and the historic Lighthouse at Piedras Blancas.

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4. 1980 Map of Dutch Creek

   

   1980 Dutch Creek

   1980 Print · USGS

   Siskiyou County's high ridges are captured in the early 1980s as the wilderness was managed for both mining and recreation. Trace local history through Blue Ledge Mine, Knutzen Cabin, and the former Johnsons Dairy.

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7. 1980 Map of Big Hat Mtn

   

   1980 Big Hat Mtn

   1980 Print · USGS

   The high desert of Washoe County and the California border are captured here during the 1970s, showcasing a landscape defined by ranching and volcanic geology. Researchers can trace remote livestock outposts like Long Ranch and topographic landmarks such as The Craters and Big Hat Mountain.

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10. 1980 Map of Pegleg Mountain

    

    1980 Pegleg Mountain

    1980 Print · USGS

    High in the Lassen National Forest during the late twentieth century, this terrain reveals the vital intersection of water storage and mountain transit. Trace the rail heritage of the Western Pacific and Westwood Junction alongside Pegleg Mtn.

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13. 1980 Map of Taylorsville

    

    1980 Taylorsville

    1980 Print · USGS

    Indian Valley and the surrounding Plumas mountains are captured here in the early eighties, centered on the historic town of Taylorsville. Researchers can trace old mining operations at Iron Dyke Mine and Taylor Diggings, or locate family sites like Rhinehart Cabin and Shim Flat Cem.

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16. 1980 Map of Chico

    

    1980 Chico

    1980 Print · USGS

    Butte County and the Sierra foothills are shown here in the 1980s as the region's water and timber economies matured. Genealogists and researchers can trace old land grants like Rancho Capay or locate mountain mining sites and settlements such as Cherokee, Magalia, and the Big Bend Mine.

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19. 1980 Map of Huckleberry Mtn.

    

    1980 Huckleberry Mtn.

    1980 Print · USGS

    Siskiyou County as it appeared in the 1980s is captured here through its remote forest camps and high-elevation ridgelines. Researchers can locate named sites like the settlement at Hoskin., Johnsons Hunting Grounds, and the waters of Sulphur Springs.

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22. 1980 Map of Moonlight Peak

    

    1980 Moonlight Peak

    1980 Print · USGS

    The high Sierra terrain of Plumas County is mapped here in the late twentieth century, showing a landscape defined by forest boundaries and remote mining. Historians can trace early industry and mountain life at the Engel Mine, Shake Cabin, and Ruins.

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25. 1980 Map of Haskins Valley

    

    1980 Haskins Valley

    1980 Print · USGS

    Haskins Valley and the high Sierras are depicted in the late 1970s as a landscape of active mining and seasonal ranching. Researchers can trace historic claims like the Robinson Mine and Ontop Mine or locate family-named sites such as Paulson Place.

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28. 1980 Map of Kangaroo Mtn.

    

    1980 Kangaroo Mtn.

    1980 Print · USGS

    The high Siskiyou Mountains backcountry is captured here in the 1980s, marking the border between two major national forests. Hikers and historians can trace the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail past remote sites like No-See-Um Camp and Hello Lake.

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31. 1980 Map of Paradise East

    

    1980 Paradise East

    1980 Print · USGS

    Butte County communities like Magalia and Paradise are shown in detail during the 1970s and 1980s. Genealogists and researchers can locate old mining sites like the Steifer Mine, the Historic Pioneer Church, and the former settlement of Irish Town.

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34. 1980 Map of Carpinteria

    

    1980 Carpinteria

    1980 Print · USGS

    Covers California, including Carpinteria, Montecito, and other nearby areas

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37. 1980 Map of Roop Mountain

    

    1980 Roop Mountain

    1980 Print · USGS

    Lassen County's high forest terrain is documented here in the early eighties, showing the transition from mountain peaks to ranching lands. Researchers can locate established sites like Barrell Ranch and Sunan or trace the course of the Susan River.

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40. 1980 Map of Shaver Lake

    

    1980 Shaver Lake

    1980 Print · USGS

    The Sierra Nevada foothills and high country come into focus during the early eighties, showing the region's complex water and timber infrastructure. Researchers can trace the heritage of local industry at Knowles Quarry, Buchanan Mine, and the hydroelectric works around Big Creek.

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43. 1980 Map of Fredonyer Pass

    

    1980 Fredonyer Pass

    1980 Print · USGS

    The high Sierra Nevada divide between Lassen and Plumas counties comes into focus in the early 1980s. Researchers can trace the legacy of mountain ranching at Stephens Ranch and Flemings Sheep Camp, or locate landmarks like Fredonyer Pass and Coyote Peak.

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46. 1980 Map of Burnt Lake

    

    1980 Burnt Lake

    1980 Print · USGS

    The Nevada-California borderlands are shown in the early 1980s as a landscape of remote basins and essential desert springs. Researchers can trace historic water sources like Pilgrim Spring and Rowland Spring or locate the Lackerman Airstrip near the edge of Duck Flat.

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49. 1980 Map of Dos Pueblos Canyon

    

    1980 Dos Pueblos Canyon

    1980 Print · USGS

    Covers California, including Goleta, Isla Vista, and other nearby areas

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52. 1980 Map of Meadow Valley

    

    1980 Meadow Valley

    1980 Print · USGS

    Meadow Valley and the Plumas National Forest are shown here in the 1970s, detailed at a moment when mountain settlements and forestry camps defined the local culture. Researchers can trace the heritage of Spanish Ranch, locate the Pineleaf Mine, or find the secluded Cem near the valley floor.

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55. 1980 Map of Scott Bar

    

    1980 Scott Bar

    1980 Print · USGS

    The Scott River corridor in northern Siskiyou County is shown here in the 1980s, documenting a landscape of mountain forestry and riverside recreation. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Scott Bar, a riverside Grave, and numerous backcountry sites from Gold Flat to Beauty Flat.

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58. 1980 Map of Crescent Mills

    

    1980 Crescent Mills

    1980 Print · USGS

    The high Sierra rail-and-river network of Plumas County is on display in the 1980s, centered on the dramatic canyons and mining legacy of the northern mountains. Trace the winding Western Pacific Railroad as it passes through Keddie, the Wye, and the historic mining operations at Arcadia Mine and Standart Mine.

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61. 1980 Map of Red Rock Canyon

    

    1980 Red Rock Canyon

    1980 Print · USGS

    The high desert border between Nevada and California comes into focus in the early eighties. Researchers can trace water rights and grazing history through landmarks like Sheep Camp Draw Reservoir, Mustang Spring, and Willow Reservoir.

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64. 1980 Map of Westwood East

    

    1980 Westwood East

    1980 Print · USGS

    Westwood and Pine Town are documented here in the mid-1970s, nestled within the timberlands of the Lassen National Forest. Local historians can trace the Pacific Western route, locate the Westwood Cemetery, and find family-named outposts like 101 Ranch.

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67. 1980 Map of Twain

    

    1980 Twain

    1980 Print · USGS

    The Plumas County mountains in the late 1970s reveal a landscape shaped by gold mining and the railroad. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Perini Place, locate the Big Flat Cem, and explore the canyon rail sidings at Twain and Virgilia.

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70. 1980 Map of Hamburg

    

    1980 Hamburg

    1980 Print · USGS

    The Klamath and Scott Rivers meet in the rugged Siskiyou backcountry during the late 1970s. Trace the history of mining and mountain life at Hamburg, Ladd Mine, and the Horse Creek Cemetery.

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73. 1980 Map of Pegleg Canyon

    

    1980 Pegleg Canyon

    1980 Print · USGS

    The California-Nevada borderlands are captured in the early eighties as a landscape of remote ranching and rugged desert hydrology. Trace early water rights and land use at the Murphy Ranch, Pegleg Reservoir, and a geothermal Spring (Hot).

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