Old Maps of Dixieland, California for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 13 historic maps of Dixieland. 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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Dixieland, CA maps

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  1. 1915 Map of El Centro
    1915 Map of El Centro
    1915 El Centro
    1915 Print · USGS
    The Imperial Valley was rapidly developing into an agricultural powerhouse in the decade before the Great War. You can trace early irrigation networks through West Side Main Canal and locate early settlements like Dixieland, Silsbee, and 101 Ranch.

  2. 1940 Map of Plaster City, 1956 Print
    1940 Map of Plaster City, 1956 Print
    1940 Plaster City
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Imperial Desert at the start of the 1940s reveals a unique blend of mining industry, military testing, and early irrigation. Genealogists and historians can trace the Overland Stage Route or explore the rail-dependent economy of Plaster City and the County Rock Quarry.

  3. 1942 Map of El Centro
    1942 Map of El Centro
    1942 El Centro
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Imperial Valley and the California-Mexico border are captured during the peak of World War II-era desert development. Genealogists and historians can trace defunct school districts like Meloland Sch and Sandia, or follow the path of the Inter-California Railroad across the international line.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1944 Map of Plaster City
    1944 Map of Plaster City
    1944 Plaster City
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Imperial Valley desert at mid-century reveals a landscape of industrial gypsum processing and historic trails. Trace the Old Overland Stage Route or explore the rail spurs serving Plaster City and the Dixieland irrigation canals.

  5. 1954 Map of El Centro
    1954 Map of El Centro
    1954 El Centro
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Imperial Valley was at its mid-century agricultural peak when this survey recorded its vast irrigation network and desert borderlands. Researchers can trace the path of the All American Canal or locate local landmarks like Lantana School and the Tumco Mines.

  6. 1955 Map of El Centro
    1955 Map of El Centro
    1955 El Centro
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Imperial Valley and the Colorado River borderlands are captured here in the mid-fifties during the peak of the region's irrigation-driven expansion. Researchers can trace the desert's industrial history through the Tumco Mines, the Yuma Test Branch, and rural landmarks like the Palmetto School.

  7. 1957 Map of Plaster City, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Plaster City, 1958 Print
    1957 Plaster City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Imperial County's desert industry and irrigation systems are in full view during the late fifties. Researchers can trace the industrial Gypsum Plant at Plaster City, the historic Old Overland Stage Route, and the complex network of the Foxglove Canal.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1957 Map of Plaster City, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Plaster City, 1960 Print
    1957 Plaster City
    1960 Print · USGS
    Imperial County's desert was a hub of industrial mining and military testing during the late fifties. Researchers can trace the Old Overland Stage Route and find specialized landmarks like the Gypsum Plant at Plaster City or the Forget-Me-Not Drain.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1958 Map of El Centro, 1972 Print
    1958 Map of El Centro, 1972 Print
    1958 El Centro
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Imperial Valley's agricultural heartland and the Colorado River's edge are captured here during a period of massive water infrastructure and military expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace old mining sites like the Ferguson Mine, desert outposts such as Ogilby, and early rail lines including the San Diego and Arizona Eastern.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1961 Map of El Centro
    1961 Map of El Centro
    1961 El Centro
    1961 Print · USGS
    The California-Arizona borderlands come alive in this early sixties record of desert irrigation and military expansion. Genealogists and researchers can trace the engineering of the All American Canal and locate vanished sites like Araz and the Imperial County Tuberculosis Sanatorium.

  11. 1964 Map of El Centro
    1964 Map of El Centro
    1964 El Centro
    1964 Print · USGS
    The agricultural heart of the California desert and the military test ranges of Arizona are revealed in this mid-century study. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Southern Pacific railroad and the All American Canal near El Centro and Yuma.

  12. 1989 Map of El Centro, 1990 Print
    1989 Map of El Centro, 1990 Print
    1989 El Centro
    1990 Print · USGS
    The Imperial Valley and the international border come alive in this late-eighties survey of high-desert agriculture and military aviation. Researchers can trace the development of Calexico and Mexicali or locate landmarks like the Lechuga Store and Plaster City.

  13. 2021 Map of Plaster City, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Plaster City, 2021 Print
    2021 Plaster City
    2021 Print · USGS
    Imperial County is shown at a time of continued desert reclamation and industrial presence in this recent survey. Local historians can trace the intersection of the Old Overland Stage Rte with modern irrigation works like the Westside Main Canal and the settlement at Dixieland.

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