Old Maps of Jackson, California for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 19 historic maps of Jackson. 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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Jackson, CA maps

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  1. 1889 Map of Jackson
    1889 Map of Jackson
    1889 Jackson
    1889 Print · USGS
    The Mother Lode foothills thrive in the late nineteenth century as mining and rail expansion reshape the landscape between the San Joaquin Valley and the Sierra Nevada. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Jackson, locate vanished sites like Lancha Plana, and follow the path of the San Joaquin and Sierra Nevada Railroad.

  2. 1892 Map of Jackson
    1892 Map of Jackson
    1892 Jackson
    1892 Print · USGS
    The California Gold Country comes alive in the late nineteenth century as mining settlements and river-side camps define the landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through Mokelumne Hill, San Andreas, and the remote Whiskey Slide.

  3. 1897 Map of Jackson
    1897 Map of Jackson
    1897 Jackson
    1897 Print · USGS
    Amador and Calaveras counties are shown here during the late nineteenth-century mining era, when the Mother Lode's river-and-rail economy was in full swing. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Mokelumne Hill, San Andreas, and the remote Whiskey Slide.

  4. 1902 Map of Jackson
    1902 Map of Jackson
    1902 Jackson
    1902 Print · USGS
    Amador and Calaveras counties are captured at the height of the mining era in this late nineteenth-century survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Stockton and Copperopolis Railroad and find long-established camps like Lancha Plana and Jesus Maria.
    7 unique versions available

  5. 1941 Map of Sutter Creek, 1957 Print
    1941 Map of Sutter Creek, 1957 Print
    1941 Sutter Creek
    1957 Print · USGS
    Amador County is shown at the height of its historic gold-country development in the early 1940s. Researchers can trace the Mother Lode through Amador City and Sutter Creek or locate local landmarks like the Preston School of Industry.

  6. 1944 Map of Sutter Creek
    1944 Map of Sutter Creek
    1944 Sutter Creek
    1944 Print · USGS
    The California Gold Country is captured here during the war years, showing the established mining towns and ranching valleys of the foothills. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific line into Ione, locate the Preston School of Industry, or find rural landmarks like Willow Springs Sch and Jackson Gate.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 1948 Map of Mokelumne Hill, 1953 Print
    1948 Map of Mokelumne Hill, 1953 Print
    1948 Mokelumne Hill
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Mother Lode region of the Sierra foothills is captured here during the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by mining history and new hydro-power infrastructure. Researchers can trace family ranch lands and historic town sites such as Butte City, Railroad Flat, and the Victory Dude Ranch.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1948 Map of Mokelumne Hill, 1963 Print
    1948 Map of Mokelumne Hill, 1963 Print
    1948 Mokelumne Hill
    1963 Print · USGS
    Gold Country life in the late 1940s is captured here as the ranching and mining legacy of the Mokelumne River transition into a hydroelectric era. Researchers can trace historic sites like the (Butte City) Ruins, Middle Bar (Site), and the Le Roi Mine.
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1949 Map of Mokelumne Hill
    1949 Map of Mokelumne Hill
    1949 Mokelumne Hill
    1949 Print · USGS
    Mokelumne Hill and the surrounding Gold Country transition into the post-war era as seen in this late 1940s survey. Researchers can trace historic family lands like McSorley Ranch, locate the (Butte City) Ruins, and follow the complex water system of the Amador Canal.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 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

  13. 1957 Map of Sutter Creek, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Sutter Creek, 1959 Print
    1957 Sutter Creek
    1959 Print · USGS
    Amador County’s gold-mining heart is preserved in this mid-century survey as the region balanced its industrial heritage with modern growth. Researchers can trace deep-shaft operations like the Argonaut Mine, the campus of the Preston School of Industry, and vanished settlements such as Forest Home (Site).

  14. 1957 Map of Sacramento, 1966 Print
    1957 Map of Sacramento, 1966 Print
    1957 Sacramento
    1966 Print · USGS
    In the mid-twentieth century, the California heartland was a hub of river transport, rail lines, and military airbases. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Gold Country towns like Angels Camp and Sonora or follow the path of the Southern Pacific RR through the growing suburbs of Sacramento.
    4 unique versions available

  15. 1962 Map of Jackson, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Jackson, 1963 Print
    1962 Jackson
    1963 Print · USGS
    Amador County mining history is on full display in the early sixties, showing the transition from deep-shaft gold mines to modern water infrastructure. Researchers can trace family sites near Jackson Gate, the path of the Amador Central railroad, and legendary claims like the Kennedy Mine.
    3 unique versions available

  16. 1962 Map of Sutter Creek, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Sutter Creek, 1964 Print
    1962 Sutter Creek
    1964 Print · USGS
    Amador County's gold-mining heartland is captured here in the early sixties, just as the Mokelumne River was being transformed by the Camanche Reservoir. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of the Mother Lode through labels for the Kennedy Mine, Church Bell Hill, and the Amador Co High Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1993 Map of San Andreas, 1994 Print
    1993 Map of San Andreas, 1994 Print
    1993 San Andreas
    1994 Print · USGS
    The Mother Lode and High Sierra foothills come alive in the 1990s, showcasing a region defined by historic gold mining and massive water projects. Genealogists and historians can locate old mining sites and rural settlements like Volcano, San Andreas, and Mokelumne Hill.

  18. 2022 Map of Mokelumne Hill, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Mokelumne Hill, 2022 Print
    2022 Mokelumne Hill
    2022 Print · USGS
    Mokelumne Hill and the surrounding Gold Country ridges are shown here as they appeared in 2022, marking the river boundary between Amador and Calaveras counties. Genealogists and historians can trace local heritage through the Pioneer Jewish Cem, the remote settlement of Jesus Maria, and historic water works like the Amador Canal.

  19. 2022 Map of Jackson, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Jackson, 2022 Print
    2022 Jackson
    2022 Print · USGS
    Amador County's gold country comes alive through its diverse burial grounds and historic mining roads in this modern survey. Researchers can trace family roots at the Saint Sava Serbian Orthodox Cem, Pioneer Jewish Cem, or China Graveyard near Jackson.

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