Join Free

Old Maps of South Lake Tahoe, California for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 32 historic maps of South Lake Tahoe. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of South Lake Tahoe.

South Lake Tahoe, CA maps

(32)
  1. 1889 Map of Pyramid Peak, 1954 Print
    1889 Map of Pyramid Peak, 1954 Print
    1889 Pyramid Peak
    1954 Print · USGS
    The high Sierra and Lake Tahoe shores appear here in the late nineteenth century, long before the arrival of modern highways. Researchers can locate early alpine outposts and family homesteads like Uncle Toms Cabin, Glen Alpine Springs, and Yanks.
  4. 1889 Map of Markleeville, 1954 Print
    1889 Map of Markleeville, 1954 Print
    1889 Markleeville
    1954 Print · USGS
    The high Sierra and Carson Valley come alive in the late nineteenth century, showing a network of stage stops and mountain camps. Researchers can trace early settlements and family landmarks such as Markleeville, Walleys Hot Springs, and Tim Smiths.
  7. 1891 Map of Markleeville
    1891 Map of Markleeville
    1891 Markleeville
    1891 Print · USGS
    The High Sierra and Carson Valley frontier come alive in the late nineteenth century, showing the rugged borderlands of California and Nevada. Researchers can trace early waystations and family outposts like Twelve Mile House, Hangman's Bridge, and Walleys Hot Springs.
  10. 1891 Map of Pyramid Peak
    1891 Map of Pyramid Peak
    1891 Pyramid Peak
    1891 Print · USGS
    The High Sierra in the early 1890s appears as a land of early resorts and rugged outposts along the southwest shores of Lake Tahoe. Genealogists and historians can locate early family-named settlements like Phillips and trace the historic Strawberry Valley Road past Tragedy Spring.
  13. 1893 Map of Markleeville
    1893 Map of Markleeville
    1893 Markleeville
    1893 Print · USGS
    The high Sierra and Carson Valley come alive in the 1890s, capturing the early settlements and mountain passes of the California-Nevada borderlands. Genealogists and historians can trace pioneer landmarks like Walleys Hot Springs, Twelve Mile House, and Sierra House during a time of early ranching and transit.
    9 unique versions available
  16. 1895 Map of Pyramid Peak
    1895 Map of Pyramid Peak
    1895 Pyramid Peak
    1895 Print · USGS
    The high Sierra peaks and the southwestern shores of Lake Tahoe are captured here in the late nineteenth century. Researchers can trace early mountain transit and remote outposts like Uncle Toms Cabin, Slippery Ford, and Glen Alpine Springs.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1896 Map of Pyramid Peak, 1905 Print
    1896 Map of Pyramid Peak, 1905 Print
    1896 Pyramid Peak
    1905 Print · USGS
    The high Sierra Nevada backcountry of El Dorado County is captured here in the late nineteenth century, showing a landscape of early trail stops and timber camps. Researchers can trace historic routes to Slippery Ford, find the location of Uncle Toms Cabin, or locate early lakeside destinations like Tallac and Yanks.
    7 unique versions available
  22. 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
  25. 1948 Map of Walker Lake
    1948 Map of Walker Lake
    1948 Walker Lake
    1948 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Nevada and the eastern Sierra Nevada are captured just after the war as mining and ranching shaped the local economy. Genealogists can trace family connections to centers like Hawthorne and Mina or locate the historic Rockland Mines and Aurora.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 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.
  31. 1955 Map of Bijou, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Bijou, 1957 Print
    1955 Bijou
    1957 Print · USGS
    The south shore of Lake Tahoe in the mid-fifties shows a burgeoning community of lakefront resorts and mountain camps along the state line. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early development of Stateline, the Sierra House (Site), and Happy Homestead Cemetery.
    7 unique versions available
  34. 1955 Map of Emerald Bay, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Emerald Bay, 1957 Print
    1955 Emerald Bay
    1957 Print · USGS
    The southwestern shores of Lake Tahoe were evolving into a major recreation hub in the mid-fifties, documented here through a mix of state parks and alpine resorts. Genealogists and local historians can pinpoint the layout of Camp Richardson, the grand estate of Vikingsholm, and the remote settlement of Fallen Leaf.
    5 unique versions available
  37. 1955 Map of Fallen Leaf Lake, 1958 Print
    1955 Map of Fallen Leaf Lake, 1958 Print
    1955 Fallen Leaf Lake
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Lake Tahoe shoreline and the high Sierra backcountry come alive in this mid-fifties survey of El Dorado County. Researchers can trace the development of legacy resorts and camps at Tallac Village, Camp Richardson, and the historic Celio Ranch.
    7 unique versions available
  40. 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
  43. 1956 Map of Freel Peak, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Freel Peak, 1958 Print
    1956 Freel Peak
    1958 Print · USGS
    The South Lake Tahoe region and Carson Valley are shown here in the mid-fifties, just as alpine recreation began to expand. Genealogists and historians can trace family burial sites at Happy Homestead Cemetery or locate early settlements like Sierra House and Dangberg Camp.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1957 Map of Walker Lake
    1957 Map of Walker Lake
    1957 Walker Lake
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Nevada-California borderlands in the mid-1950s show a rugged network of mining camps and river-valley towns centered around Walker Lake. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific rail line and locate historical sites like Bodie, Sodaville, and the Leviathan Sulphur Mine.
    4 unique versions available
  49. 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
  52. 1962 Map of Walker Lake
    1962 Map of Walker Lake
    1962 Walker Lake
    1962 Print · USGS
    The high desert of western Nevada and the Sierra Nevada crest meet in this mid-century study of the Eastern Sierra frontier. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific rail lines connecting Hawthorne to remote mining outposts like Bodie, Aurora, and Mina.
  55. 1964 Map of Walker Lake
    1964 Map of Walker Lake
    1964 Walker Lake
    1964 Print · USGS
    The high desert and the Sierra Nevada peaks come together in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape defined by mining, military installations, and vast wilderness. Genealogists and historians can trace the remnants of old mining camps at Bodie or Candelaria and follow the Southern Pacific rail lines.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1974 Map of South Lake Tahoe, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of South Lake Tahoe, 1977 Print
    1974 South Lake Tahoe
    1977 Print · USGS
    The California-Nevada border at the lake's southern edge comes into sharp focus during the mid-seventies, showing the density of mountain development. Trace the early layout of South Lake Tahoe and Stateline against the backdrop of the Carson Range.
  61. 1976 Map of Placerville, 1994 Print
    1976 Map of Placerville, 1994 Print
    1976 Placerville
    1994 Print · USGS
    El Dorado County and the high Sierra Nevada are captured in the mid-seventies, showing the evolution of the Mother Lode from its mining roots to a modern recreational and timber hub. Genealogists can locate family names and old landmarks like Old Fort Jim, the Shingle Springs Indian Reservation, and the historic town of Fiddletown.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1985 Map of Smith Valley
    1985 Map of Smith Valley
    1985 Smith Valley
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Nevada-California borderlands are captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing the high-desert valleys and Sierra peaks. Trace the mining history at Leviathan Mine or explore the early communities of Minden, Wellington, and the Washoe Indian Res.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1992 Map of Emerald Bay, 1994 Print
    1992 Map of Emerald Bay, 1994 Print
    1992 Emerald Bay
    1994 Print · USGS
    The southwestern shores of Lake Tahoe in the early nineties show a landscape of landmark estates and expanding mountain settlements. Researchers can trace the development of Tallac Village, locate the historic Vikingsholm estate, and follow the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail.
  70. 1992 Map of South Lake Tahoe, 1994 Print
    1992 Map of South Lake Tahoe, 1994 Print
    1992 South Lake Tahoe
    1994 Print · USGS
    South Lake Tahoe is shown in the early nineties as a bustling cross-border hub of recreation and commerce. Trace the historic Von Schmidt Line, find local landmarks like Happy Homestead Cem, or explore the development around Stateline.
  73. 2012 Map of Emerald Bay, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Emerald Bay, 2012 Print
    2012 Emerald Bay
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers South Lake Tahoe, including Fallen Leaf, Camp Richardson, and other nearby areas
Showing maps 1-25 of 32

Top cities near South Lake Tahoe

See more

Top neighborhoods of South Lake Tahoe

See more

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for South Lake Tahoe?
  • What is the oldest map of South Lake Tahoe?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of South Lake Tahoe for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of South Lake Tahoe?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for South Lake Tahoe?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for South Lake Tahoe?
  • Where are historical maps of South Lake Tahoe sourced from?