Old Maps of Glamis, California for Metal Detecting

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

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  1. 1907 Map of Holtville
    1907 Map of Holtville
    1907 Holtville
    1907 Print · USGS
    The Imperial Valley was at its first agricultural peak during the early twentieth century as irrigation transformed the desert. Researchers can trace early water engineering through the Oat Canal and locate rail stops like Gleason Switch or Brice Siding.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 1955 Map of Glamis
    1955 Map of Glamis
    1955 Glamis
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Imperial County desert in the mid-fifties is defined by the intersection of military operations and heavy rail transit. Trace the early layout of Glamis and Ruthven along the Southern Pacific tracks or the boundaries of the Impact Range.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 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.

  6. 1955 Map of Glamis, 1961 Print
    1955 Map of Glamis, 1961 Print
    1955 Glamis
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Imperial County desert comes into focus in the mid-fifties, showing the vital infrastructure of the Coachella Canal and Southern Pacific railroad. Genealogists and historians can trace the small sidings at Glamis and Ruthven or locate the remote Landing Strip and Naval Reservation.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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.

  11. 2012 Map of Glamis, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Glamis, 2012 Print
    2012 Glamis
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Glamis, including Imperial County, United States, and other nearby areas

  12. 2015 Map of Glamis, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Glamis, 2015 Print
    2015 Glamis
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Glamis, including Imperial County, United States, and other nearby areas

  13. 2018 Map of Glamis, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Glamis, 2018 Print
    2018 Glamis
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Glamis, including Imperial County, United States, and other nearby areas

  14. 2021 Map of Glamis, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Glamis, 2021 Print
    2021 Glamis
    2021 Print · USGS
    Imperial County's desert landscape is captured here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the unique geography of the dunes. Researchers can trace the path of the Coachella Canal and locate remote outposts like Glamis and Ruthven.

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