Old Maps of Golden Hills, California for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 22 historic maps of Golden Hills. 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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Golden Hills, CA maps

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  1. 1914 Map of Caliente
    1914 Map of Caliente
    1914 Caliente
    1914 Print · USGS
    Bakersfield and the southern Joaquin Valley are captured in the early nineteen-teens as the region's rail and oil industries expanded. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like the Tejon Ranch and Rio Bravo Ranch or locate vanished stops such as Woodford Keene P O and Cottonwood Station.
    7 unique versions available

  2. 1915 Map of Mojave
    1915 Map of Mojave
    1915 Mojave
    1915 Print · USGS
    The eastern Tehachapi Mountains meet the desert in the early twentieth century as a hub of rail and mining. Trace the historic paths of the Southern Pacific railroad through Tehachapi and Mojave, or locate remote sites like the Joe Walker Mine and Claraville.
    7 unique versions available

  3. 1943 Map of Tehachapi
    1943 Map of Tehachapi
    1943 Tehachapi
    1943 Print · USGS
    Tehachapi and the surrounding mountain passes are captured in the early 1940s during a period of vital rail and industrial activity. Trace the SOUTHERN PACIFIC line through the Tehachapi Pass or locate rural sites like Jameson Ranch and the Pine Tree Mine.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1943 Map of Cummings Mountain
    1943 Map of Cummings Mountain
    1943 Cummings Mountain
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Southern Pacific railroad traverses the Tehachapi Mountains during the mid-forties, carving through steep canyons and mountain passes. Researchers can trace the rail line through Walong or locate local landmarks like the Keene PO, Stonybrook Retreat, and Cummings Valley School.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 1948 Map of Bakersfield
    1948 Map of Bakersfield
    1948 Bakersfield
    1948 Print · USGS
    Bakersfield and the southern San Joaquin Valley appear in the late 1940s, showing a landscape of burgeoning oil towns, rail junctions, and early irrigation canals. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local industry through Gardner Field, the Sunset Railway, and the shores of Buena Vista Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1955 Map of Bakersfield
    1955 Map of Bakersfield
    1955 Bakersfield
    1955 Print · USGS
    The southern San Joaquin Valley in the mid-fifties shows an era of massive oil production and industrial irrigation. Trace family roots in Allensworth, the oil fields of Oildale, or the shorelines of Tulare Lake and Buena Vista Lake.

  7. 1956 Map of Bakersfield
    1956 Map of Bakersfield
    1956 Bakersfield
    1956 Print · USGS
    The southern San Joaquin Valley and High Sierra come alive in the mid-fifties, showing the region's complex agricultural and rail networks. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots in towns like Bakersfield, Taft, and Delano, or locate early infrastructure along the Sunset Railway.

  8. 1960 Map of Bakersfield
    1960 Map of Bakersfield
    1960 Bakersfield
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Southern San Joaquin Valley at mid-century reveals a complex landscape of petroleum development and massive irrigation projects. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Southern Pacific, explore oil-era landmarks like Oil City, and locate early settlements including Allensworth and Pixley.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1962 Map of Bakersfield, 1969 Print
    1962 Map of Bakersfield, 1969 Print
    1962 Bakersfield
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Southern San Joaquin Valley is shown in the 1960s as a bustling intersection of petroleum production, irrigation agriculture, and mountain recreation. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Southern Pacific through the valley or locate early desert developments like California City and Tehachapi.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1966 Map of Bakersfield
    1966 Map of Bakersfield
    1966 Bakersfield
    1966 Print · USGS
    The southern San Joaquin Valley in the mid-sixties reveals a massive industrial and agricultural landscape shaped by water and oil. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Bakersfield and Oildale, or locate remote airfields like Minter Field and Mojave-Kern County No. 7 Airport.

  11. 1966 Map of Tehachapi South, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Tehachapi South, 1967 Print
    1966 Tehachapi South
    1967 Print · USGS
    Kern County's high-desert landscape in the mid-sixties reveals a period of water infrastructure development and mountain ranching. Researchers can trace the paths of the Uncle Sam Mine, Tompkins Sch, and the historic crossing at Oak Creek Pass.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1966 Map of Cummings Mtn, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Cummings Mtn, 1967 Print
    1966 Cummings Mtn
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Tehachapi foothills come into focus in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape of high valleys and seasonal watercourses. Local historians can trace the rural layout of Cummings Valley near the California Correctional Institution and find the old Cummings Valley Sch.
    4 unique versions available

  13. 1966 Map of Keene, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Keene, 1967 Print
    1966 Keene
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Tehachapi Mountains in the mid-1960s are defined by the heavy rail traffic of the Southern Pacific and its famous spiral at The Loop. Genealogists and historians can trace small communities like Keene and Woodford, or locate rural landmarks like the Keene Sch and the Pipeline through Bear Valley.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1966 Map of Tehachapi North, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Tehachapi North, 1967 Print
    1966 Tehachapi North
    1967 Print · USGS
    Tehachapi and the surrounding valley floor are captured in the mid-1960s as a bustling hub of rail transport and mountain agriculture. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Old Town, locate the Cem, and see the early layout of Tehachapi-Kern County Airport No 4.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1978 Map of Tehachapi, 1993 Print
    1978 Map of Tehachapi, 1993 Print
    1978 Tehachapi
    1993 Print · USGS
    The Kern County landscape in the late seventies reveals the transition from valley agriculture to high mountain passes. Trace the rail lines of the Southern Pacific and explore early settlements like Weed Patch, Loraine, and Edmundson Acres.

  16. 1992 Map of Tehachapi South, 1995 Print
    1992 Map of Tehachapi South, 1995 Print
    1992 Tehachapi South
    1995 Print · USGS
    The southern fringes of the high desert and mountain passes are captured here during the 1990s. Researchers can trace old mining sites like the Uncle Sam Mine, find remote water sources such as Indian John Spring, and locate the historic Oak Creek Pass.

  17. 1992 Map of Tehachapi North, 1995 Print
    1992 Map of Tehachapi North, 1995 Print
    1992 Tehachapi North
    1995 Print · USGS
    The Tehachapi Pass region is shown here in the early nineties, where the high-altitude rail line and local industry meet. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the Southern Pacific RR through Cable and Summit, or locate local landmarks like the Cem and Old Town.

  18. 1992 Map of Keene, 1995 Print
    1992 Map of Keene, 1995 Print
    1992 Keene
    1995 Print · USGS
    In the mountains of Kern County during the 1990s, the railroad remains the heart of the landscape. Trace the path of the Southern Pacific through The Loop and find historical rail stops at Walong, Keene, and Woodford.

  19. 2021 Map of Cummings Mountain, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Cummings Mountain, 2021 Print
    2021 Cummings Mountain
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Tehachapi Mountains and the southern residential fringes of Tehachapi are captured here during a period of modern expansion into the foothills. Researchers can trace the path of Tejon Creek and Brite Creek or locate landmarks like Stag Spring and Cummings Mountain.

  20. 2022 Map of Tehachapi North, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Tehachapi North, 2022 Print
    2022 Tehachapi North
    2022 Print · USGS
    The southern Sierra Nevada meets the high desert in this 2022 look at Kern County's mountain passes and developing valleys. Researchers can trace family history at the Old Tehachapi Cem or explore the transit corridors near Cable and Summit.

  21. 2022 Map of Tehachapi South, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Tehachapi South, 2022 Print
    2022 Tehachapi South
    2022 Print · USGS
    Kern County's high-mountain gateway is shown here as it appears in the early 2020s, where the Sierra Nevada joins the Tehachapi range. Trace the modern expansion of Tehachapi and Mountain Meadows near landmarks like Mountain Valley Airport and Oak Creek Pass.

  22. 2022 Map of Keene, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Keene, 2022 Print
    2022 Keene
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Tehachapi Mountains and southern Sierra Nevada are captured here in the early 2020s, showing the high-altitude rail corridor and mountain valleys. Researchers can trace the winding route through Woodford, Walong, and Marcel, or explore the grounds of the Cesar E Chavez National Monument.

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