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1970s Maps of Amador County, California

Explore 9 historic maps of Amador County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Amador County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Amador County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Amador County, CA maps

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  1. 1976 Map of Placerville, 1994 Print
    1976 Map of Placerville, 1994 Print
    1976 Placerville
    1994 Print · USGS
    El Dorado County and the high Sierra Nevada are captured in the mid-seventies, showing the evolution of the Mother Lode from its mining roots to a modern recreational and timber hub. Genealogists can locate family names and old landmarks like Old Fort Jim, the Shingle Springs Indian Reservation, and the historic town of Fiddletown.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1979 Map of Bear River Reservoir
    1979 Map of Bear River Reservoir
    1979 Bear River Reservoir
    1979 Print · USGS
    Amador and El Dorado counties are shown here in the late 1970s, a period of managed wilderness and high-country water storage. Researchers can trace the development of the Bear River Reservoir and locate legacy sites like Podesta Camp, Camp Winton, and Onion Valley.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1979 Map of Garnet Hill
    1979 Map of Garnet Hill
    1979 Garnet Hill
    1979 Print · USGS
    The high Sierra backcountry of Calaveras and Amador Counties is documented here during the late 1970s, showing a landscape of timber and hydroelectric power. Researchers can locate the Moore Mine, the Bailey Ridge Forest Service Station, and remote points like Solinsky Crossing.
  10. 1979 Map of Devils Nose
    1979 Map of Devils Nose
    1979 Devils Nose
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Sierra Nevada foothills are captured in the late seventies as a hub of hydroelectric power and timber management. Researchers can trace the water infrastructure from Tiger Creek Reservoir to the Powerhouse, alongside landmarks like Bruce Crossing and Wilson Lake.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1979 Map of Tamarack
    1979 Map of Tamarack
    1979 Tamarack
    1979 Print · USGS
    Calaveras County high country in the late 1970s preserves the intersection of historic pioneer routes and modern wilderness recreation. Researchers can trace the Emigrant Trail, locate the Bloods Toll Sta Hist Site, and find remote outposts like Camp Wolfeboro.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1979 Map of Calaveras Dome
    1979 Map of Calaveras Dome
    1979 Calaveras Dome
    1979 Print · USGS
    The High Sierra backcountry of Amador and Calaveras counties is documented here in the late seventies, showing the meeting of three national forests. Researchers can trace historic mountain routes like Tanglefoot Trail and find curious landmarks such as Shovel Grave and Cabbage Patch.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1979 Map of Caples Lake, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Caples Lake, 1980 Print
    1979 Caples Lake
    1980 Print · USGS
    High Sierra history unfolds in the late seventies as the Kirkwood resort area takes shape alongside legacy pioneer routes. You can trace the Old Emigrant Trail, locate the Lost Cabin Mine, and find seasonal outposts like Schneider Camp.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1979 Map of Mokelumne Peak, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Mokelumne Peak, 1980 Print
    1979 Mokelumne Peak
    1980 Print · USGS
    High in the Sierra Nevada during the late seventies, this region was a crossroads of early trails and wilderness camps. Trace the historical footprint of Plasse Trading Post (Site), located near a remote Cem and Grave on Squaw Ridge.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1979 Map of Tragedy Spring, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Tragedy Spring, 1980 Print
    1979 Tragedy Spring
    1980 Print · USGS
    El Dorado County high country in the late seventies reveals a landscape of pioneer memorials and early alpine recreation. Genealogists and hikers can trace historic sites like Maidens Grave, the Plasse (Silver Lake PO) settlement, and the namesake Tragedy Spring.
    2 unique versions available
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