Old Maps of Big Bend, California for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 13 historic maps of Big Bend. 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.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Big Bend.


Big Bend, CA maps

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  1. 1888 Map of Bidwell Bar, 1956 Print
    1888 Map of Bidwell Bar, 1956 Print
    1888 Bidwell Bar
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Bend, including Woodleaf, Brush Creek, and other nearby areas

  2. 1891 Map of Bidwell Bar
    1891 Map of Bidwell Bar
    1891 Bidwell Bar
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Bend, including Woodleaf, Brush Creek, and other nearby areas

  3. 1893 Map of Bidwell Bar
    1893 Map of Bidwell Bar
    1893 Bidwell Bar
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Bend, including Woodleaf, Brush Creek, and other nearby areas

  4. 1895 Map of Bidwell Bar
    1895 Map of Bidwell Bar
    1895 Bidwell Bar
    1895 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Bend, including Woodleaf, Brush Creek, and other nearby areas

  5. 1897 Map of Bidwell Bar
    1897 Map of Bidwell Bar
    1897 Bidwell Bar
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Bend, including Woodleaf, Brush Creek, and other nearby areas
    7 unique versions available

  6. 1948 Map of Big Bend Mtn, 1953 Print
    1948 Map of Big Bend Mtn, 1953 Print
    1948 Big Bend Mtn
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Bend, including Brush Creek, Old Forbestown, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1948 Map of Las Plumas, 1955 Print
    1948 Map of Las Plumas, 1955 Print
    1948 Las Plumas
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Bend, including Moseley, Hughes Place, and other nearby areas

  8. 1950 Map of Las Plumas
    1950 Map of Las Plumas
    1950 Las Plumas
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Bend, including Moseley, Hughes Place, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1958 Map of Chico, 1962 Print
    1958 Map of Chico, 1962 Print
    1958 Chico
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Bend, including Reno, Chico, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1960 Map of Chico
    1960 Map of Chico
    1960 Chico
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Bend, including Reno, Chico, and other nearby areas

  11. 1970 Map of Berry Creek, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Berry Creek, 1973 Print
    1970 Berry Creek
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Bend, including Moseley, Hughes Place, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1980 Map of Chico
    1980 Map of Chico
    1980 Chico
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Bend, including Chico, Oroville, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1994 Map of Berry Creek, 1997 Print
    1994 Map of Berry Creek, 1997 Print
    1994 Berry Creek
    1997 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Bend, including Moseley, Hughes Place, and other nearby areas

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