Old Maps of Alameda County, California for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 153 historic maps of Alameda County. 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.
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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Alameda County.


Alameda County, CA maps

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  1. 1889 Map of San Jose, 1939 Print
    1889 Map of San Jose, 1939 Print
    1889 San Jose
    1939 Print · USGS
    Covers Alameda County, including San Jose, Fremont, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1892 Map of San Mateo
    1892 Map of San Mateo
    1892 San Mateo
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Alameda County, including San Francisco, Oakland, and other nearby areas

  3. 1895 Map of San Francisco
    1895 Map of San Francisco
    1895 San Francisco
    1895 Print · USGS
    Covers Alameda County, including San Francisco, Oakland, and other nearby areas

  4. 1896 Map of San Mateo
    1896 Map of San Mateo
    1896 San Mateo
    1896 Print · USGS
    Covers Alameda County, including San Francisco, Oakland, and other nearby areas

  5. 1896 Map of Mt. Diablo, 1964 Print
    1896 Map of Mt. Diablo, 1964 Print
    1896 Mt. Diablo
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Alameda County, including Concord, Antioch, and other nearby areas

  6. 1897 Map of San Jose
    1897 Map of San Jose
    1897 San Jose
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers Alameda County, including San Jose, Fremont, and other nearby areas

  7. 1897 Map of Mt. Hamilton
    1897 Map of Mt. Hamilton
    1897 Mt. Hamilton
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers Alameda County, including San Jose, The Arnold Ranch, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  8. 1897 Map of Concord
    1897 Map of Concord
    1897 Concord
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers Alameda County, including Oakland, Concord, and other nearby areas
    7 unique versions available

  9. 1897 Map of Palo Alto
    1897 Map of Palo Alto
    1897 Palo Alto
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers Alameda County, including San Jose, Fremont, and other nearby areas

  10. 1898 Map of Mt. Diablo
    1898 Map of Mt. Diablo
    1898 Mt. Diablo
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers Alameda County, including Concord, Antioch, and other nearby areas
    7 unique versions available

  11. 1899 Map of San Jose
    1899 Map of San Jose
    1899 San Jose
    1899 Print · USGS
    Covers Alameda County, including San Jose, Fremont, and other nearby areas
    10 unique versions available

  12. 1899 Map of San Francisco
    1899 Map of San Francisco
    1899 San Francisco
    1899 Print · USGS
    Covers Alameda County, including San Francisco, Oakland, and other nearby areas
    7 unique versions available

  13. 1899 Map of Palo Alto
    1899 Map of Palo Alto
    1899 Palo Alto
    1899 Print · USGS
    Covers Alameda County, including San Jose, Fremont, and other nearby areas
    11 unique versions available

  14. 1899 Map of Haywards
    1899 Map of Haywards
    1899 Haywards
    1899 Print · USGS
    Covers Alameda County, including Oakland, Fremont, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  15. 1899 Map of San Mateo
    1899 Map of San Mateo
    1899 San Mateo
    1899 Print · USGS
    Covers Alameda County, including San Francisco, Oakland, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  16. 1902 Map of Santa Cruz
    1902 Map of Santa Cruz
    1902 Santa Cruz
    1902 Print · USGS
    Covers Alameda County, including San Jose, Fremont, and other nearby areas
    9 unique versions available

  17. 1906 Map of Pleasanton
    1906 Map of Pleasanton
    1906 Pleasanton
    1906 Print · USGS
    Covers Alameda County, including Fremont, Hayward, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  18. 1907 Map of Tesla
    1907 Map of Tesla
    1907 Tesla
    1907 Print · USGS
    Covers Alameda County, including Tracy, Livermore, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  19. 1911 Map of Byron Hot Springs
    1911 Map of Byron Hot Springs
    1911 Byron Hot Springs
    1911 Print · USGS
    Covers Alameda County, including Byron, Contra Costa County, and other nearby areas

  20. 1914 Map of Bethany
    1914 Map of Bethany
    1914 Bethany
    1914 Print · USGS
    Covers Alameda County, including Mountain House, Contra Costa County, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  21. 1915 Map of San Mateo
    1915 Map of San Mateo
    1915 San Mateo
    1915 Print · USGS
    Covers Alameda County, including San Francisco, Oakland, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  22. 1915 Map of Haywards
    1915 Map of Haywards
    1915 Haywards
    1915 Print · USGS
    Covers Alameda County, including Oakland, Fremont, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  23. 1915 Map of Concord
    1915 Map of Concord
    1915 Concord
    1915 Print · USGS
    Covers Alameda County, including Oakland, Concord, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  24. 1915 Map of San Francisco
    1915 Map of San Francisco
    1915 San Francisco
    1915 Print · USGS
    Covers Alameda County, including San Francisco, Oakland, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  25. 1916 Map of Byron Hot Springs
    1916 Map of Byron Hot Springs
    1916 Byron Hot Springs
    1916 Print · USGS
    Covers Alameda County, including Byron, Contra Costa County, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

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