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Old Maps of Alpine County, California

Explore 176 old maps of Alpine County, spanning from 1889 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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  1. 1889 Map of Pyramid Peak, 1954 Print
    1889 Map of Pyramid Peak, 1954 Print
    1889 Pyramid Peak
    1954 Print · USGS
    The high Sierra and Lake Tahoe shores appear here in the late nineteenth century, long before the arrival of modern highways. Researchers can locate early alpine outposts and family homesteads like Uncle Toms Cabin, Glen Alpine Springs, and Yanks.
  4. 1889 Map of Markleeville, 1954 Print
    1889 Map of Markleeville, 1954 Print
    1889 Markleeville
    1954 Print · USGS
    The high Sierra and Carson Valley come alive in the late nineteenth century, showing a network of stage stops and mountain camps. Researchers can trace early settlements and family landmarks such as Markleeville, Walleys Hot Springs, and Tim Smiths.
  7. 1891 Map of Markleeville
    1891 Map of Markleeville
    1891 Markleeville
    1891 Print · USGS
    The High Sierra and Carson Valley frontier come alive in the late nineteenth century, showing the rugged borderlands of California and Nevada. Researchers can trace early waystations and family outposts like Twelve Mile House, Hangman's Bridge, and Walleys Hot Springs.
  10. 1891 Map of Big Trees
    1891 Map of Big Trees
    1891 Big Trees
    1891 Print · USGS
    The Sierra Nevada high country and gold country are seen here in the 1890s, a period defined by the mining economy and early mountain passage. Historians can trace early routes like the Bloods Toll Road and locate sites such as Sheep Ranch, the Keltz Mine, and Swiss Ranch.
  13. 1891 Map of Pyramid Peak
    1891 Map of Pyramid Peak
    1891 Pyramid Peak
    1891 Print · USGS
    The High Sierra in the early 1890s appears as a land of early resorts and rugged outposts along the southwest shores of Lake Tahoe. Genealogists and historians can locate early family-named settlements like Phillips and trace the historic Strawberry Valley Road past Tragedy Spring.
  16. 1893 Map of Markleeville
    1893 Map of Markleeville
    1893 Markleeville
    1893 Print · USGS
    The high Sierra and Carson Valley come alive in the 1890s, capturing the early settlements and mountain passes of the California-Nevada borderlands. Genealogists and historians can trace pioneer landmarks like Walleys Hot Springs, Twelve Mile House, and Sierra House during a time of early ranching and transit.
    9 unique versions available
  19. 1894 Map of Big Trees
    1894 Map of Big Trees
    1894 Big Trees
    1894 Print · USGS
    Central California's high Sierra region is documented here in the 1890s, where river crossings and giant sequoia groves defined the landscape. Researchers can trace old mountain routes through Abbott Ferry and Parrott Ferry or locate early mining sites like the Riverside Mine.
  22. 1895 Map of Pyramid Peak
    1895 Map of Pyramid Peak
    1895 Pyramid Peak
    1895 Print · USGS
    The high Sierra peaks and the southwestern shores of Lake Tahoe are captured here in the late nineteenth century. Researchers can trace early mountain transit and remote outposts like Uncle Toms Cabin, Slippery Ford, and Glen Alpine Springs.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1896 Map of Dardanelles
    1896 Map of Dardanelles
    1896 Dardanelles
    1896 Print · USGS
    The high Sierra wilderness in the late 1890s reveals a landscape of early forest reserves and remote outposts. Trace the early boundaries of Yosemite National Park and find historic stops like Baker Station and Brightman Flat.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1896 Map of Pyramid Peak, 1905 Print
    1896 Map of Pyramid Peak, 1905 Print
    1896 Pyramid Peak
    1905 Print · USGS
    The high Sierra Nevada backcountry of El Dorado County is captured here in the late nineteenth century, showing a landscape of early trail stops and timber camps. Researchers can trace historic routes to Slippery Ford, find the location of Uncle Toms Cabin, or locate early lakeside destinations like Tallac and Yanks.
    7 unique versions available
  31. 1897 Map of Big Trees
    1897 Map of Big Trees
    1897 Big Trees
    1897 Print · USGS
    The Sierra Nevada foothills and deep river canyons of the late nineteenth century are mapped here in detail before modern development. Genealogists and historians can trace early mountain life through landmarks like Bloods Toll, the Riverside Mine, and historic crossings at Abbott Ferry.
  34. 1898 Map of Dardanelles
    1898 Map of Dardanelles
    1898 Dardanelles
    1898 Print · USGS
    The high Sierra Nevada backcountry comes alive in the late 1890s, centered on the canyons of the Stanislaus and West Walker rivers. Trace early high-country travel routes through Sonora Pass or locate historical stops like Baker Station and the meadows of Brightman Flat.
    8 unique versions available
  37. 1901 Map of Big Trees
    1901 Map of Big Trees
    1901 Big Trees
    1901 Print · USGS
    The High Sierra and Gold Country meet in this turn-of-the-century look at the groves and mining camps of the Mokelumne and Stanislaus watersheds. Trace the early boundaries of the Calaveras Grove, locate the Riverside Mine, or find river crossings like Parrott Ferry.
    9 unique versions available
  40. 1947 Map of Sacramento, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Sacramento, 1948 Print
    1947 Sacramento
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento Valley meets the high Sierra during a period of post-war expansion. Trace the historic river delta islands like Grand Island or locate early airfield footprints at McClellan Air Force Base and Mather Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1948 Map of Walker Lake
    1948 Map of Walker Lake
    1948 Walker Lake
    1948 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Nevada and the eastern Sierra Nevada are captured just after the war as mining and ranching shaped the local economy. Genealogists can trace family connections to centers like Hawthorne and Mina or locate the historic Rockland Mines and Aurora.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1948 Map of Sacramento, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Sacramento, 1951 Print
    1948 Sacramento
    1951 Print · USGS
    Post-war Northern California comes alive in this regional survey, capturing the era of expansion between the Central Valley and the High Sierra. Researchers can trace the rail networks of the Central California Traction and Sacramento Northern RR or locate landmarks like the State Capitol and University of California Davis.
  49. 1954 Map of Pickel Meadow, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Pickel Meadow, 1955 Print
    1954 Pickel Meadow
    1955 Print · USGS
    The high Sierra landscape near the Alpine and Mono County line is documented here in the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the layout of the Marine Corps Cold Weather Camp and locate the historic Leavitt Sta (Site) near Leavitt Meadow.
    4 unique versions available
  52. 1954 Map of Lost Cannon Peak, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Lost Cannon Peak, 1955 Print
    1954 Lost Cannon Peak
    1955 Print · USGS
    High Sierra grazing grounds and peaks define this mid-1950s survey of the Alpine and Mono County border. Researchers can trace historic seasonal outposts like Connells Cow Camp or explore the rugged drainage of Lost Cannon Creek.
    5 unique versions available
  55. 1955 Map of Echo Lake, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Echo Lake, 1956 Print
    1955 Echo Lake
    1956 Print · USGS
    High Sierra recreation and ranching are established across the Eldorado National Forest in the mid-fifties. Researchers can locate the Vade P O at Phillips, trace the old route over Johnson Pass, and find historic sites like Celio Ranch and Camp Sacramento.
    4 unique versions available
  58. 1955 Map of Freel Peak, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Freel Peak, 1956 Print
    1955 Freel Peak
    1956 Print · USGS
    The high Sierra ridges at the border of El Dorado and Alpine counties come alive in this mid-century survey. Trace old mountain routes and seasonal camps near Luther Pass, from the high waters of Star Lake to the riverside cabins at Sorensens.
    4 unique versions available
  61. 1955 Map of Bijou, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Bijou, 1957 Print
    1955 Bijou
    1957 Print · USGS
    The south shore of Lake Tahoe in the mid-fifties shows a burgeoning community of lakefront resorts and mountain camps along the state line. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early development of Stateline, the Sierra House (Site), and Happy Homestead Cemetery.
    7 unique versions available
  64. 1955 Map of Fallen Leaf Lake, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Fallen Leaf Lake, 1958 Print
    1955 Fallen Leaf Lake
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Lake Tahoe shoreline and the high Sierra backcountry come alive in this mid-fifties survey of El Dorado County. Researchers can trace the development of legacy resorts and camps at Tallac Village, Camp Richardson, and the historic Celio Ranch.
    7 unique versions available
  67. 1956 Map of Sacramento
    1956 Map of Sacramento
    1956 Sacramento
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century California unfolds from the delta to the high Sierra, capturing a landscape of growing valley cities and burgeoning military airbases. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines and river towns from Woodland to Lodi, or explore the foothill settlements of Placerville and Jackson.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1956 Map of Freel Peak, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Freel Peak, 1958 Print
    1956 Freel Peak
    1958 Print · USGS
    The South Lake Tahoe region and Carson Valley are shown here in the mid-fifties, just as alpine recreation began to expand. Genealogists and historians can trace family burial sites at Happy Homestead Cemetery or locate early settlements like Sierra House and Dangberg Camp.
    3 unique versions available
  73. 1956 Map of Topaz Lake, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Topaz Lake, 1958 Print
    1956 Topaz Lake
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Sierra Nevada borderlands come alive in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by high-country mining and early mountain transit. Researchers can trace historic state boundaries along the VON SCHMIDT LINE or locate old operations at the Leviathan Mine and Topaz PO.
    4 unique versions available
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