Old Maps of Hamilton City, California for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 26 historic maps of Hamilton City. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Hamilton City, 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. 1906 Map of Willows
    1906 Map of Willows
    1906 Willows
    1906 Print · USGS
    The northern Sacramento Valley is captured here at the dawn of the irrigation era, centered on the growing railroad hubs of the western plains. Researchers can trace early water infrastructure like the Central Irrigation Canal alongside vanished river landings such as Sidds Ldg and Jacinto.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1912 Map of Chico Landing
    1912 Map of Chico Landing
    1912 Chico Landing
    1912 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento River corridor near Butte County was a landscape of winding sloughs and emerging rail lines in the early twentieth century. Researchers can trace the footprints of riverside settlements like Munroeville, find old schools such as River Road School, and locate historical crossings of the Northern Electric RR.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1914 Map of Hamilton
    1914 Map of Hamilton
    1914 Hamilton
    1914 Print · USGS
    Northern Glenn County comes into focus in this early twentieth-century survey of the Sacramento Valley's emerging agricultural landscape. Trace the tracks of the S P R R and Northern El R R as they converge near Hamilton and the Swift Point Warehouse.

  7. 1949 Map of Chico, 1953 Print
    1949 Map of Chico, 1953 Print
    1949 Chico
    1953 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Butte County thrives along the river and rail, from the academic center of Chico to the agricultural hubs of Durham and Nelson. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Chico Cem, the Match Factory, and the Sacramento Northern railroad.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1949 Map of Ord Ferry, 1957 Print
    1949 Map of Ord Ferry, 1957 Print
    1949 Ord Ferry
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento River valley at mid-century reveals a landscape of historic land grants and shifting river channels. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Bidwell Sch, the Chico Landing site, and the river crossing at Ord Ferry.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1949 Map of Hamilton City, 1958 Print
    1949 Map of Hamilton City, 1958 Print
    1949 Hamilton City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Hamilton City and the Sacramento Valley riverlands are captured here at the end of the 1940s. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rural communities of Ordbend and St John (Site) alongside the Southern Pacific tracks and local schoolhouses like Ord School.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1950 Map of Hamilton City
    1950 Map of Hamilton City
    1950 Hamilton City
    1950 Print · USGS
    Agricultural Glenn County comes to life at mid-century, centered on the rail-fed hub of Hamilton City. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and local institutions like Union High Sch, Ordbend, and the historic St John (Site).

  11. 1950 Map of Ord Ferry
    1950 Map of Ord Ferry
    1950 Ord Ferry
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento River bottomlands near the Butte and Glenn county line come into focus just after the war. Local historians can trace early valley river life through sites like Ord Ferry, the Bidwell Sch, and the historical site of Chico Landing.

  12. 1951 Map of Willows, 1959 Print
    1951 Map of Willows, 1959 Print
    1951 Willows
    1959 Print · USGS
    In the early fifties, Glenn County was a thriving network of orchards and rail-side towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Willows and Hamilton City, while locating rural landmarks like Artois Cemetery and Jacinto Grange.

  13. 1957 Map of Ukiah, 1966 Print
    1957 Map of Ukiah, 1966 Print
    1957 Ukiah
    1966 Print · USGS
    Northern California's diverse terrain comes into focus in the mid-1950s, from the rugged timberlands of the Jackson State Forest to the productive Sacramento Valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Northwestern Pacific or locate early valley settlements like Arbuckle and Paskenta.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 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

  15. 1960 Map of Ukiah
    1960 Map of Ukiah
    1960 Ukiah
    1960 Print · USGS
    Northern California during the late fifties reveals a landscape of deep timber forests and valley agriculture before modern expansion. Trace the historic rail lines of the California Western RR and the Northwestern Pacific RR through settlements like Fort Bragg and Ukiah.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 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.

  17. 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

  18. 1987 Map of Willows, 1988 Print
    1987 Map of Willows, 1988 Print
    1987 Willows
    1988 Print · USGS
    The northern Sacramento Valley meets the Coast Range in the late eighties, showing a landscape defined by water and transit. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific railroad past Artois and Corning, or locate family-named landmarks like Larkins Childrens Rancho and Snaden Island.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 2012 Map of Ord Ferry, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Ord Ferry, 2012 Print
    2012 Ord Ferry
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Hamilton City, including Chico, Durham, and other nearby areas

  20. 2012 Map of Hamilton City, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Hamilton City, 2012 Print
    2012 Hamilton City
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Hamilton City, including Mills Orchard, Rotavele, and other nearby areas

  21. 2015 Map of Hamilton City, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Hamilton City, 2015 Print
    2015 Hamilton City
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Hamilton City, including Mills Orchard, Rotavele, and other nearby areas

  22. 2015 Map of Ord Ferry, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Ord Ferry, 2015 Print
    2015 Ord Ferry
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Hamilton City, including Chico, Durham, and other nearby areas

  23. 2018 Map of Hamilton City, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Hamilton City, 2018 Print
    2018 Hamilton City
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Hamilton City, including Mills Orchard, Rotavele, and other nearby areas

  24. 2018 Map of Ord Ferry, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Ord Ferry, 2018 Print
    2018 Ord Ferry
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Hamilton City, including Chico, Durham, and other nearby areas

  25. 2021 Map of Ord Ferry, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Ord Ferry, 2021 Print
    2021 Ord Ferry
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento River corridor between Butte and Glenn counties is captured here in detail as it appeared in the early 2020s. Researchers can trace the legacy of early settlements at Monroeville and Ord Ferry, or locate family sites near Pioneer Cem.

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