Old Maps of Barber, Chico for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Barber. 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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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Barber.


Barber, Chico maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Chico
    1891 Map of Chico
    1891 Chico
    1891 Print · USGS
    Upper Sacramento Valley life in the late nineteenth century revolved around the rail lines and river landings of Chico and Oroville. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early layout of mountain settlements like Magalia and Nimshew or locate old industrial sites including Keefers Old Mill and Doons Mill.

  2. 1893 Map of Chico
    1893 Map of Chico
    1893 Chico
    1893 Print · USGS
    Northern California at the height of the nineteenth-century rail and ranching era reveals a network of valley landings and mountain mining camps. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations from Chico to remote spots like Helltown, Old Lovelock, and the Lucretia Mine.

  3. 1895 Map of Chico
    1895 Map of Chico
    1895 Chico
    1895 Print · USGS
    Northern California at the close of the nineteenth century reveals a landscape defined by the Southern Pacific R. R. and early foothill industry. Trace the locations of historic lumber and mining operations like Keefer's Mill, Lucky Jim Mine, and Chapman's Mill.
    8 unique versions available

  4. 1912 Map of Durham
    1912 Map of Durham
    1912 Durham
    1912 Print · USGS
    Northern Sacramento Valley industry and agriculture thrive in the decade before the Great War. Genealogists can trace the early streets of Chico, the worker housing at Barber, and rural schools like York School near the Diamond Match Factory.

  5. 1948 Map of Chico, 1955 Print
    1948 Map of Chico, 1955 Print
    1948 Chico
    1955 Print · USGS
    Northern California at the dawn of the fifties shows a bustling college town integrated with heavy industry and agriculture. Genealogists can trace family footprints from the Diamond Match Factory to the Durham Cem or the classrooms of the State College.
    5 unique versions available

  6. 1949 Map of Chico, 1953 Print
    1949 Map of Chico, 1953 Print
    1949 Chico
    1953 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Butte County thrives along the river and rail, from the academic center of Chico to the agricultural hubs of Durham and Nelson. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Chico Cem, the Match Factory, and the Sacramento Northern railroad.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1950 Map of Chico
    1950 Map of Chico
    1950 Chico
    1950 Print · USGS
    Chico and its surrounding ranchos are captured in detail during the post-war era, showing the city's expansion alongside the Southern Pacific tracks. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like the Diamond Match Factory, Durham Cem, and the State College campus.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1958 Map of Chico, 1962 Print
    1958 Map of Chico, 1962 Print
    1958 Chico
    1962 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Northern California comes to life across the Central Valley and high Sierras as the postwar economy transformed the landscape. Trace the rail lines of the Southern Pacific RR, locate family roots near Chico Cem, or explore the early layout of Paradise and Beale Air Force Base.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1960 Map of Chico
    1960 Map of Chico
    1960 Chico
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Northern California high country and Sacramento Valley meet in this 1960s-era landscape of mining towns and river settlements. Trace the rail-and-water economy of the gold country through the Empire Mine, Beale Air Force Base, and the Western Pacific Railroad.

  10. 1980 Map of Chico
    1980 Map of Chico
    1980 Chico
    1980 Print · USGS
    Butte County and the Sierra foothills are shown here in the 1980s as the region's water and timber economies matured. Genealogists and researchers can trace old land grants like Rancho Capay or locate mountain mining sites and settlements such as Cherokee, Magalia, and the Big Bend Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 2021 Map of Chico, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Chico, 2021 Print
    2021 Chico
    2021 Print · USGS
    The northern Sacramento Valley thrives in the early twenty-first century, centered on the growing university town of Chico. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local heritage at the Mechoopda Tribal Cem, Dayton Cem, and the historic industrial hub at Stirling Junction.

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