Old Maps of Cresta, California for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Cresta with 15 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Cresta has changed over the decades.


Cresta, 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
    The northern Sierra foothills and Feather River canyons come alive in the late nineteenth century before modern reservoirs altered the landscape. Genealogists and researchers can trace family-named sites like Fields Ranch, Spanish Ranch, and Snows Mine.

  2. 1891 Map of Bidwell Bar
    1891 Map of Bidwell Bar
    1891 Bidwell Bar
    1891 Print · USGS
    The gold-country ridges and deep river canyons of the northern Sierras are shown in the late nineteenth century as mining and timber production shaped the land. Researchers can trace early family-named waystations and industrial sites like American House, Bidwell Bar, and Clipper Mill.

  3. 1893 Map of Bidwell Bar
    1893 Map of Bidwell Bar
    1893 Bidwell Bar
    1893 Print · USGS
    The Plumas mountains during the late nineteenth century show a landscape defined by gold-era mining and remote stage stops. Genealogists and historians can locate early homesteads and industrial sites like Snows Mine, American House, and Bidwell Bar.

  4. 1895 Map of Bidwell Bar
    1895 Map of Bidwell Bar
    1895 Bidwell Bar
    1895 Print · USGS
    The Sierra foothills and high ridges of Northern California are captured here in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace isolated waystations and timber camps like American House, Spanish Ranch, and the Old Defiance Mill.

  5. 1897 Map of Bidwell Bar
    1897 Map of Bidwell Bar
    1897 Bidwell Bar
    1897 Print · USGS
    The Sierra Nevada foothills and river canyons come alive in the 1890s as a landscape of remote mines and mountain ranching. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and social hubs like Spanish Ranch, Forbestown, and Old Defiance Mill.
    7 unique versions available

  6. 1957 Map of Pulga, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Pulga, 1959 Print
    1957 Pulga
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Feather River Canyon comes alive in the late 1950s as a corridor of rail transit and hydroelectric development. Genealogists and historians can trace rail stops like Pulga and Storrie or locate remote sites like Johnson Cabin and Stones Mine.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 1979 Map of Pulga
    1979 Map of Pulga
    1979 Pulga
    1979 Print · USGS
    The canyon of the North Fork Feather River is shown in detail during the 1970s, highlighting a landscape defined by hydroelectric power and mountain railroading. Trace the Western Pacific line through Tunnel No 11 or locate historic sites like Crain Mill (Site) and Pulga.
    3 unique versions available

  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. 1994 Map of Pulga, 1998 Print
    1994 Map of Pulga, 1998 Print
    1994 Pulga
    1998 Print · USGS
    The North Fork Feather River canyon comes into sharp focus during the 1990s as a hub of hydroelectric and rail infrastructure. Trace the historic route of the Scenic Byway past Pulga, Poe Dam, and remote mountain landmarks like Arch Rock.

  12. 2012 Map of Pulga, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Pulga, 2012 Print
    2012 Pulga
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Cresta, including Pulga, Big Bar, and other nearby areas

  13. 2015 Map of Pulga, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Pulga, 2015 Print
    2015 Pulga
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Cresta, including Pulga, Big Bar, and other nearby areas

  14. 2018 Map of Pulga, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Pulga, 2018 Print
    2018 Pulga
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Cresta, including Pulga, Big Bar, and other nearby areas

  15. 2022 Map of Pulga, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Pulga, 2022 Print
    2022 Pulga
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Feather River canyon comes into sharp focus in this 2022 survey of Butte and Plumas counties. Researchers can trace the steep terrain surrounding the settlements of Pulga and Cresta, or locate landmarks like Bardees Bar and Batchelor Point.

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