Old Maps of Murphys, California for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 14 historic maps of Murphys. 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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Murphys, CA maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Big Trees
    1891 Map of Big Trees
    1891 Big Trees
    1891 Print · USGS
    The Sierra Nevada high country and gold country are seen here in the 1890s, a period defined by the mining economy and early mountain passage. Historians can trace early routes like the Bloods Toll Road and locate sites such as Sheep Ranch, the Keltz Mine, and Swiss Ranch.

  2. 1894 Map of Big Trees
    1894 Map of Big Trees
    1894 Big Trees
    1894 Print · USGS
    Central California's high Sierra region is documented here in the 1890s, where river crossings and giant sequoia groves defined the landscape. Researchers can trace old mountain routes through Abbott Ferry and Parrott Ferry or locate early mining sites like the Riverside Mine.

  3. 1897 Map of Big Trees
    1897 Map of Big Trees
    1897 Big Trees
    1897 Print · USGS
    The Sierra Nevada foothills and deep river canyons of the late nineteenth century are mapped here in detail before modern development. Genealogists and historians can trace early mountain life through landmarks like Bloods Toll, the Riverside Mine, and historic crossings at Abbott Ferry.

  4. 1901 Map of Big Trees
    1901 Map of Big Trees
    1901 Big Trees
    1901 Print · USGS
    The High Sierra and Gold Country meet in this turn-of-the-century look at the groves and mining camps of the Mokelumne and Stanislaus watersheds. Trace the early boundaries of the Calaveras Grove, locate the Riverside Mine, or find river crossings like Parrott Ferry.
    9 unique versions available

  5. 1947 Map of Sacramento, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Sacramento, 1948 Print
    1947 Sacramento
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento Valley meets the high Sierra during a period of post-war expansion. Trace the historic river delta islands like Grand Island or locate early airfield footprints at McClellan Air Force Base and Mather Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1948 Map of Sacramento, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Sacramento, 1951 Print
    1948 Sacramento
    1951 Print · USGS
    Post-war Northern California comes alive in this regional survey, capturing the era of expansion between the Central Valley and the High Sierra. Researchers can trace the rail networks of the Central California Traction and Sacramento Northern RR or locate landmarks like the State Capitol and University of California Davis.

  7. 1948 Map of Columbia, 1953 Print
    1948 Map of Columbia, 1953 Print
    1948 Columbia
    1953 Print · USGS
    Tuolumne and Calaveras counties in the late 1940s reveal a landscape shaped by the gold rush and emerging state preservation. Genealogists can trace family homesteads near Columbia and Murphys, or locate industrial sites like the Sheep Ranch Mine and Experimental Mine.
    6 unique versions available

  8. 1948 Map of Murphys, 1957 Print
    1948 Map of Murphys, 1957 Print
    1948 Murphys
    1957 Print · USGS
    Calaveras County's mining and sanatorium history is documented here in the late 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Sheep Ranch, locate the Bret Harte Sanatorium, and find old mines like the Red Top Mine.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1949 Map of Murphys
    1949 Map of Murphys
    1949 Murphys
    1949 Print · USGS
    Calaveras County's Mother Lode heritage is on full display in the late 1940s, highlighting a landscape shaped by deep-shaft mining and mountain water systems. Genealogists and historians can locate family-named sites like Fisher Place and Skunk Ranch, or trace the legacy of the Sheep Ranch Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1956 Map of Sacramento
    1956 Map of Sacramento
    1956 Sacramento
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century California unfolds from the delta to the high Sierra, capturing a landscape of growing valley cities and burgeoning military airbases. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines and river towns from Woodland to Lodi, or explore the foothill settlements of Placerville and Jackson.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1957 Map of Sacramento, 1966 Print
    1957 Map of Sacramento, 1966 Print
    1957 Sacramento
    1966 Print · USGS
    In the mid-twentieth century, the California heartland was a hub of river transport, rail lines, and military airbases. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Gold Country towns like Angels Camp and Sonora or follow the path of the Southern Pacific RR through the growing suburbs of Sacramento.
    4 unique versions available

  12. 1993 Map of San Andreas, 1994 Print
    1993 Map of San Andreas, 1994 Print
    1993 San Andreas
    1994 Print · USGS
    The Mother Lode and High Sierra foothills come alive in the 1990s, showcasing a region defined by historic gold mining and massive water projects. Genealogists and historians can locate old mining sites and rural settlements like Volcano, San Andreas, and Mokelumne Hill.

  13. 2001 Map of Murphys, 2004 Print
    2001 Map of Murphys, 2004 Print
    2001 Murphys
    2004 Print · USGS
    Calaveras County's mining heartland is captured here at the start of the new millennium. Researchers can trace the evolution of old claims and settlements from Sheep Ranch to Murphys, alongside landmarks like the Collierville Powerhouse.

  14. 2021 Map of Murphys, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Murphys, 2021 Print
    2021 Murphys
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Murphys region in the early 2020s shows a landscape of modern mountain communities and legacy mining terrain. Trace family sites at the Saint Patricks Catholic Cem or explore the network of ditches and gulches near Sheep Ranch.

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