Old Maps of Alpine County, California for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 76 historic maps of Alpine County. 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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Alpine County, CA maps

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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
    Covers Alpine County, including South Lake Tahoe, Meyers, and other nearby areas

  2. 1889 Map of Markleeville, 1954 Print
    1889 Map of Markleeville, 1954 Print
    1889 Markleeville
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Alpine County, including South Lake Tahoe, Gardnerville Ranchos, and other nearby areas

  3. 1891 Map of Markleeville
    1891 Map of Markleeville
    1891 Markleeville
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Alpine County, including South Lake Tahoe, Gardnerville Ranchos, and other nearby areas

  4. 1891 Map of Big Trees
    1891 Map of Big Trees
    1891 Big Trees
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Alpine County, including Sonora, Sonora Meadows, and other nearby areas

  5. 1891 Map of Pyramid Peak
    1891 Map of Pyramid Peak
    1891 Pyramid Peak
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Alpine County, including South Lake Tahoe, Meyers, and other nearby areas

  6. 1893 Map of Markleeville
    1893 Map of Markleeville
    1893 Markleeville
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Alpine County, including South Lake Tahoe, Gardnerville Ranchos, and other nearby areas
    9 unique versions available

  7. 1894 Map of Big Trees
    1894 Map of Big Trees
    1894 Big Trees
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers Alpine County, including Sonora, Sonora Meadows, and other nearby areas

  8. 1895 Map of Pyramid Peak
    1895 Map of Pyramid Peak
    1895 Pyramid Peak
    1895 Print · USGS
    Covers Alpine County, including South Lake Tahoe, Meyers, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1896 Map of Dardanelles
    1896 Map of Dardanelles
    1896 Dardanelles
    1896 Print · USGS
    Covers Alpine County, including Bumblebee, Cape Horn, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1896 Map of Pyramid Peak, 1905 Print
    1896 Map of Pyramid Peak, 1905 Print
    1896 Pyramid Peak
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers Alpine County, including South Lake Tahoe, Meyers, and other nearby areas
    7 unique versions available

  11. 1897 Map of Big Trees
    1897 Map of Big Trees
    1897 Big Trees
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers Alpine County, including Sonora, Sonora Meadows, and other nearby areas

  12. 1898 Map of Dardanelles
    1898 Map of Dardanelles
    1898 Dardanelles
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers Alpine County, including Bumblebee, Cape Horn, and other nearby areas
    8 unique versions available

  13. 1901 Map of Big Trees
    1901 Map of Big Trees
    1901 Big Trees
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Alpine County, including Sonora, Sonora Meadows, and other nearby areas
    9 unique versions available

  14. 1947 Map of Sacramento, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Sacramento, 1948 Print
    1947 Sacramento
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Alpine County, including Sacramento, Stockton, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1948 Map of Walker Lake
    1948 Map of Walker Lake
    1948 Walker Lake
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Alpine County, including South Lake Tahoe, Gardnerville Ranchos, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1948 Map of Sacramento, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Sacramento, 1951 Print
    1948 Sacramento
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Alpine County, including Sacramento, Stockton, and other nearby areas

  17. 1954 Map of Pickel Meadow, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Pickel Meadow, 1955 Print
    1954 Pickel Meadow
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Alpine County, including Tuolumne County, Mono County, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  18. 1954 Map of Lost Cannon Peak, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Lost Cannon Peak, 1955 Print
    1954 Lost Cannon Peak
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Alpine County, including Mono County, United States, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  19. 1955 Map of Echo Lake, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Echo Lake, 1956 Print
    1955 Echo Lake
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Alpine County, including Meyers, Echo Lake, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  20. 1955 Map of Freel Peak, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Freel Peak, 1956 Print
    1955 Freel Peak
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Alpine County, including Sorensens, El Dorado County, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  21. 1955 Map of Bijou, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Bijou, 1957 Print
    1955 Bijou
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Alpine County, including South Lake Tahoe, Kingsbury, and other nearby areas
    7 unique versions available

  22. 1955 Map of Fallen Leaf Lake, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Fallen Leaf Lake, 1958 Print
    1955 Fallen Leaf Lake
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Alpine County, including South Lake Tahoe, Meyers, and other nearby areas
    7 unique versions available

  23. 1956 Map of Sacramento
    1956 Map of Sacramento
    1956 Sacramento
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Alpine County, including Sacramento, Stockton, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1956 Map of Freel Peak, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Freel Peak, 1958 Print
    1956 Freel Peak
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Alpine County, including South Lake Tahoe, Minden, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  25. 1956 Map of Topaz Lake, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Topaz Lake, 1958 Print
    1956 Topaz Lake
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Alpine County, including Topaz Ranch Estates, Coleville, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

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