Old Maps of Nelsons Crossing, California for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 16 historic maps of Nelsons Crossing. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Nelsons Crossing, 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. 1948 Map of Mooreville Ridge, 1953 Print
    1948 Map of Mooreville Ridge, 1953 Print
    1948 Mooreville Ridge
    1953 Print · USGS
    The northern Sierra Nevada at the end of the 1940s shows a landscape of deep canyons and timber camps. Locate family-named landmarks like McIntosh Ranch or trace the early industrial footprint of Brandy City and the Monte de Oro Mine.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1948 Map of Cascade, 1955 Print
    1948 Map of Cascade, 1955 Print
    1948 Cascade
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Sierra Nevada foothills on the Butte and Plumas county line are shown here in the late 1940s as a landscape of timber camps and river crossings. Researchers can trace the Feather River Railway and find named locations like Hansons Bar, Jackson Ranch, and Camp Eighteen.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1950 Map of Cascade
    1950 Map of Cascade
    1950 Cascade
    1950 Print · USGS
    The mid-century Sierra Nevada foothills come alive in this survey of the Butte and Plumas county line. Researchers can trace historic mountain homesteads and industrial relics like the Walters Mine, the LOGGING RR at Camp Eighteen, and family sites like Graves Cabin.

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 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

  12. 1994 Map of Cascade, 1998 Print
    1994 Map of Cascade, 1998 Print
    1994 Cascade
    1998 Print · USGS
    The Butte and Plumas County line runs through this remote section of the Sierra Nevada during the late twentieth century. Researchers can locate early camps and outposts such as Mountain Spring House, Jackson Ranch, and the Bills Cabin (Site).
    2 unique versions available

  13. 2012 Map of Cascade, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Cascade, 2012 Print
    2012 Cascade
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelsons Crossing, including Butte County, Plumas County, and other nearby areas

  14. 2015 Map of Cascade, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Cascade, 2015 Print
    2015 Cascade
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelsons Crossing, including Butte County, Plumas County, and other nearby areas

  15. 2018 Map of Cascade, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Cascade, 2018 Print
    2018 Cascade
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelsons Crossing, including Butte County, Plumas County, and other nearby areas

  16. 2022 Map of Cascade, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Cascade, 2022 Print
    2022 Cascade
    2022 Print · USGS
    The high Sierra country of Butte and Plumas counties is mapped here in the early 2020s, showing a land of deep canyons and timber. Researchers can trace the path of Old La Porte Rd and locate remote spots like Hansons Bar and Camp Eighteen.

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