Old Maps of Olancha, California for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 36 historic maps of Olancha. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Olancha, CA maps

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  1. 1905 Map of Olancha, 1957 Print
    1905 Map of Olancha, 1957 Print
    1905 Olancha
    1957 Print · USGS
    The high Sierra and Owens Valley meet in this 1905 survey, showing the early rail lines and remote outposts before modern infrastructure reached the Kern River. Researchers can trace the path of the Southern Pacific RR through Cartago or locate the remote Kern Canyon Ranger Station.

  2. 1907 Map of Olancha
    1907 Map of Olancha
    1907 Olancha
    1907 Print · USGS
    The Sierra Nevada high country at the turn of the century shows a wilderness of meadows and peaks before the modern park era. Trace early trails and remote camps like Funston Camp, Siberian Outpost, and the lake-front settlement of Olancha.
    9 unique versions available

  3. 1908 Map of Ballarat
    1908 Map of Ballarat
    1908 Ballarat
    1908 Print · USGS
    Inyo County was a frontier of mining and survival in the early 1900s, where water and ore dictated the settlement patterns. Researchers can locate remote camps like Skidoo and Harrisburg, or trace the vital network of desert water at Stovepipe Wells and Warm Sulphur Spring.

  4. 1913 Map of Ballarat
    1913 Map of Ballarat
    1913 Ballarat
    1913 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Inyo County is documented here during a period of intense mining and early water development. Genealogists and desert historians can trace the foundations of Ballarat, the Southern Pacific RR line, and active sites like Skidoo or the Cerro Gordo Mines.
    7 unique versions available

  5. 1948 Map of Death Valley
    1948 Map of Death Valley
    1948 Death Valley
    1948 Print · USGS
    In the late 1940s, this desert frontier was defined by isolated mining camps and military restricted zones. Researchers can trace the routes between Furnace Creek Ranch and Rhyolite, or locate remote sites like the Modoc Mine and Ballarat.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1948 Map of Fresno
    1948 Map of Fresno
    1948 Fresno
    1948 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Valley and the High Sierra met during a period of rapid post-war growth and industrial expansion. Genealogists and researchers can trace family lines through small rail towns like Calwa City, find early aviation sites at Fresno-Chandler, or locate the Fresno Copper Mine.

  7. 1951 Map of Keeler, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Keeler, 1952 Print
    1951 Keeler
    1952 Print · USGS
    Owens Lake and the Inyo Mountains are captured here in the early fifties during a period of intense mineral extraction. Trace the industrial footprint of the Southern Pacific at Keeler or locate the Sierra Talc Mine and Dirty Socks (Hot Spring).
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1951 Map of Haiwee Reservoir, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Haiwee Reservoir, 1952 Print
    1951 Haiwee Reservoir
    1952 Print · USGS
    Inyo County in the early fifties is defined here by the engineering of the Los Angeles City Aqueduct and the mining claims of the high flats. Genealogists and historians can locate family sites like Tunawee Ranch or trace the early paths to Coso Hot Springs and the Beebe Mine.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1954 Map of Death Valley, 1966 Print
    1954 Map of Death Valley, 1966 Print
    1954 Death Valley
    1966 Print · USGS
    Inyo County and the Nevada borderlands are shown during the mid-twentieth century as mining history met the atomic age. Researchers can trace the legacy of desert boomtowns and remote camps like Rhyolite, Darwin Mines, and the isolated Clay Camp.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1955 Map of Fresno
    1955 Map of Fresno
    1955 Fresno
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Central Valley and High Sierra meet in this mid-fifties study of California’s agricultural and wilderness heart. Researchers can trace the rail-side growth of Sanger, Selma, and Reedley or locate high-altitude landmarks like Mt Whitney and Hume Lake.

  11. 1956 Map of Death Valley
    1956 Map of Death Valley
    1956 Death Valley
    1956 Print · USGS
    Inyo County and the Nevada borderlands appear in the mid-fifties as a rugged landscape of mining camps and military reservations. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Furnace Creek Ranch, the desert roads to Ballarat, and active mining sites like the Lila C Mine.

  12. 1956 Map of Fresno
    1956 Map of Fresno
    1956 Fresno
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Central Valley and High Sierra meet in this mid-fifties survey of a rapidly developing California interior. Researchers can trace the rail-and-water networks of Visalia, the footprint of Tulare Lake, and the remote heights of Sequoia National Park.

  13. 1956 Map of Monache Mtn, 1961 Print
    1956 Map of Monache Mtn, 1961 Print
    1956 Monache Mtn
    1961 Print · USGS
    In the mid-fifties, this pocket of the Sierra Nevada near the Tulare and Inyo county line was a hub for high-country camps and seasonal grazing. Researchers can trace the layout of Sam Lewis Camp, the remote Landing Strip at Monache Meadows, and the paths through Haiwee Pass.
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1956 Map of Olancha, 1961 Print
    1956 Map of Olancha, 1961 Print
    1956 Olancha
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Owens Lake basin was a center of industrial transport and mountain resource management in the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific RR past soda evaporators to the high camps at Golden Trout Camp and Brown Cow Camp.
    4 unique versions available

  15. 1957 Map of Death Valley
    1957 Map of Death Valley
    1957 Death Valley
    1957 Print · USGS
    The High Desert in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of extreme elevations and deep-seated mining history, from the Panamint Range to the Amargosa River. Trace the remnants of the Tonopah & Tidewater RR and remote sites like Ballarat or the Skidoo Mine.

  16. 1958 Map of Death Valley
    1958 Map of Death Valley
    1958 Death Valley
    1958 Print · USGS
    The High Desert and Death Valley during the mid-fifties reveal a stark landscape of mining camps and new military ranges. Historians can trace the lineage of remote outposts like Ballarat, the Skidoo Mine, and the historic Cerro Gordo Mine.

  17. 1958 Map of Fresno
    1958 Map of Fresno
    1958 Fresno
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Central Valley and High Sierra meet in this mid-century survey of the California heartland. Researchers can trace the rail-and-road network connecting Fresno and Visalia or locate high-country landmarks like Mt Whitney and Sequoia National Park.

  18. 1960 Map of Fresno
    1960 Map of Fresno
    1960 Fresno
    1960 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Valley's mid-century agricultural boom meets the high peaks of the Sierra Nevada in this detailed survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-driven growth of Fresno, Tulare, and Visalia or locate family roots in smaller towns like Raisin City and Calwa City.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1961 Map of Death Valley
    1961 Map of Death Valley
    1961 Death Valley
    1961 Print · USGS
    Death Valley and the Nevada borderlands are shown in the early sixties as a landscape of military testing and historic mining. Genealogists and researchers can locate remote settlements like Rhyolite, active operations at Darwin Mines, and cold-war sites such as the Nevada Proving Grounds.

  20. 1962 Map of Fresno, 1968 Print
    1962 Map of Fresno, 1968 Print
    1962 Fresno
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Central Valley and High Sierra meet in this mid-century survey, capturing the region's massive irrigation systems and mountain wilderness. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Southern Pacific and locate landmarks like the Tulare Lake Bed and Mount Whitney.
    3 unique versions available

  21. 1964 Map of Death Valley
    1964 Map of Death Valley
    1964 Death Valley
    1964 Print · USGS
    The California-Nevada borderlands are shown here in the mid-1960s, a landscape defined by extreme geography and strategic military testing. Researchers can locate remote mining sites like Skidoo Mines or trace the early tourist footprint at Stovepipe Wells Hotel.

  22. 1965 Map of Death Valley
    1965 Map of Death Valley
    1965 Death Valley
    1965 Print · USGS
    The California-Nevada borderlands are captured here in the mid-1960s, showing the high-desert transition from mining camps to military proving grounds. Researchers can locate remote settlements like Skidoo and Ballarat or trace the old Tonopah and Tidewater Railroad.

  23. 1966 Map of Fresno
    1966 Map of Fresno
    1966 Fresno
    1966 Print · USGS
    Central California in the mid-1960s showcases a high-production agricultural valley rising into the granite peaks of the High Sierra. Researchers can trace irrigation networks, rail spurs like the Southern Pacific, and landmarks from Mount Whitney to the Lemoore Naval Air Station.

  24. 1978 Map of Three Rivers, 1994 Print
    1978 Map of Three Rivers, 1994 Print
    1978 Three Rivers
    1994 Print · USGS
    Tulare County's dramatic ascent from the San Joaquin Valley to the High Sierra is captured here during the late seventies. Researchers can trace the layout of the Tule River Indian Reservation and locate early mountain outposts like Camp Nelson or Globe.
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1982 Map of Haiwee Reservoirs, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Haiwee Reservoirs, 1983 Print
    1982 Haiwee Reservoirs
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Owens Valley water system is showcased in the early eighties, highlighting the essential infrastructure of the Los Angeles Aqueduct. Trace the engineering of the North Haiwee Dam and locate local mining sites like the Jack Henry Mine and McCloud Mine.

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