Old Maps of Livermore, California for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 18 historic maps of Livermore. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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


Livermore, CA maps

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  1. 1906 Map of Pleasanton
    1906 Map of Pleasanton
    1906 Pleasanton
    1906 Print · USGS
    The Livermore and Amador Valleys are captured here at the turn of the century as they transitioned from ranch lands to thriving rail hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Mission San Jose, the old Dougherty Post Office, and the junction at Niles.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1907 Map of Tesla
    1907 Map of Tesla
    1907 Tesla
    1907 Print · USGS
    The industrial corridor of Corral Hollow comes to life in this early 1900s survey of the Alameda and San Joaquin border. Genealogists and historians can trace now-quiet locations like Tesla, Pottery, and the Sweet Springs Halfway House along the winding mountain passes.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1941 Map of Pleasanton
    1941 Map of Pleasanton
    1941 Pleasanton
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Livermore Valley and East Bay hills are captured here in the early 1940s, showing a world of cattle ranchos and railroad towns. You can trace early landmarks like the Mission San Jose de Guadalupe, the Livermore Airport, and several rural one-room schoolhouses like Antone Sch.

  4. 1942 Map of Altamont, 1964 Print
    1942 Map of Altamont, 1964 Print
    1942 Altamont
    1964 Print · USGS
    Eastern Alameda County at the start of the war shows a landscape of rail sidings and cattle ranching as the valley meets the ridges. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations like Mendenhall Ranch, rural landmarks like Green School, and the steep rail route through Altamont.

  5. 1943 Map of Pleasanton
    1943 Map of Pleasanton
    1943 Pleasanton
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Livermore and Amador Valleys are captured during the early 1940s, showing a landscape of ranching, railroads, and early institutional development. Genealogists and historians can locate old schools like Stonybrook Sch and landmarks such as Mission San Jose de Guadalupe.

  6. 1943 Map of Tesla
    1943 Map of Tesla
    1943 Tesla
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Livermore Valley and the rugged Diablo Range are shown during the early 1940s, featuring the critical rail junction at Altamont. Genealogists and historians can locate rural landmarks like the Green School, the Mendenhall Ranch, and the isolated Pointers Homestead.

  7. 1947 Map of San Jose, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of San Jose, 1948 Print
    1947 San Jose
    1948 Print · USGS
    Northern California's heartland is captured here just after the war, showing the rapid growth of the Santa Clara and Central Valleys. Researchers can trace the legacy of rail and water at Castle Air Force Base, Stockton, and the Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct.

  8. 1953 Map of Livermore, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Livermore, 1954 Print
    1953 Livermore
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Livermore Valley was a landscape of military bases and rail-hubs in the early fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Livermore and Pleasanton near landmarks like the Livermore Sanitarium, Dow Airport, and St Michaels Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1953 Map of Altamont, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Altamont, 1954 Print
    1953 Altamont
    1954 Print · USGS
    The eastern Livermore Valley transitioned into a major transit hub during the early fifties, where massive rail lines met the steep grades of the Diablo Range. Local historians can trace early community sites like Summit Sch and the Abandoned Airfield near the settlement of Altamont.
    10 unique versions available

  10. 1953 Map of Livermore, 1960 Print
    1953 Map of Livermore, 1960 Print
    1953 Livermore
    1960 Print · USGS
    The East Bay valleys are shown during a period of significant growth and military activity in the early fifties. Researchers can trace historic family locations at Mission San Jose and local landmarks like the Water Temple or the Old Hearst Ranch.

  11. 1956 Map of San Jose
    1956 Map of San Jose
    1956 San Jose
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central California in the mid-fifties reveals the transition from sprawling orchards to growing urban hubs like San Jose and Stockton. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-era landscape of the Mother Lode through Chinese Camp and Tuttletown, or follow the water through the Joaquin River and Calaveras Reservoir.

  12. 1961 Map of Livermore
    1961 Map of Livermore
    1961 Livermore
    1961 Print · USGS
    Livermore and Pleasanton were expanding rapidly in the early sixties as the agricultural Amador Valley began to modernize. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of the community through the Masonic Cem, old school sites like Inman Sch, and the Southern Pacific rail lines.
    6 unique versions available

  13. 1961 Map of Livermore, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Livermore, 1962 Print
    1961 Livermore
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Amador and Livermore Valleys appear here during a period of significant institutional and suburban growth in the early sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the districts of Fremont and find landmarks like St Mary of the Palms or Camp Parks.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1962 Map of San Jose
    1962 Map of San Jose
    1962 San Jose
    1962 Print · USGS
    Central California in the early sixties showcases the expansion of the San Joaquin and Santa Clara valleys. Researchers can trace the rail-to-road transition along the Southern Pacific RR or locate landmarks like Castle USAF Base and Loma Prieta.
    4 unique versions available

  15. 1966 Map of San Jose
    1966 Map of San Jose
    1966 San Jose
    1966 Print · USGS
    Central California in the mid-1960s reveals a landscape of massive irrigation projects and expanding Cold War military footprints. Researchers can trace the rail-and-river network of the San Joaquin Valley or locate specialized sites like Castle Air Force Base and the Sharp General Depot (Military).

  16. 1989 Map of Stockton
    1989 Map of Stockton
    1989 Stockton
    1989 Print · USGS
    During the late 1980s, the California Delta and San Joaquin Valley saw a massive convergence of water infrastructure and military logistics. Researchers can trace the sprawling Lawrence Livermore Laboratory (Univ of Calif) and Sharpe Army Depot alongside the complex waterways of Union Island and Victoria Island.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 2021 Map of Livermore, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Livermore, 2021 Print
    2021 Livermore
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Tri-Valley region is shown in its modern suburban form as the cities of the Amador Valley expanded toward the Diablo Range. Trace local history through family-named sites and landmarks like Radum, Roselawn Cem, and the tracks of the Southern Pacific.

  18. 2021 Map of Altamont, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Altamont, 2021 Print
    2021 Altamont
    2021 Print · USGS
    The hills of eastern Alameda County are captured here during a period of modern expansion through the gap leading into the San Joaquin Valley. Trace the transition from the streets of Livermore to the open ridges of Crane Ridge and the historic Altamont Pass.

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