Old Maps of Irish Town, California for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of Irish Town. 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 Irish Town.


Irish Town, CA 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. 1953 Map of Paradise, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Paradise, 1955 Print
    1953 Paradise
    1955 Print · USGS
    Butte County ridge life and the Sierra Nevada foothills are documented here in the early fifties, before the region's massive modern growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Paradise and locate historic spots like Nimshew, the Magalia Mine, and the Southern Pacific line to Stirling City.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 1980 Map of Paradise West
    1980 Map of Paradise West
    1980 Paradise West
    1980 Print · USGS
    Butte County's high ridges and deep canyons come into focus in the early eighties as residential growth reaches the Paradise area. Trace old foothill settlements and mining era relics like Helltown, Irish Town, and the Indian Spring Mine.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 2012 Map of Paradise West, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Paradise West, 2012 Print
    2012 Paradise West
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Irish Town, including Chico, Paradise, and other nearby areas

  10. 2015 Map of Paradise West, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Paradise West, 2015 Print
    2015 Paradise West
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Irish Town, including Chico, Paradise, and other nearby areas

  11. 2018 Map of Paradise West, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Paradise West, 2018 Print
    2018 Paradise West
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Irish Town, including Chico, Paradise, and other nearby areas

  12. 2021 Map of Paradise West, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Paradise West, 2021 Print
    2021 Paradise West
    2021 Print · USGS
    Butte County canyon country is seen here in recent years, where historic ridge routes and deep creek drainages meet the expanding outskirts of Chico. Researchers can trace old family sites near Helltown, Centerville Cem, and Whiskey Flat.

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