Old Maps of China Lake, Ridgecrest for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 9 historic maps of China Lake. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of China Lake.


China Lake, Ridgecrest maps

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  1. 1915 Map of Searles Lake
    1915 Map of Searles Lake
    1915 Searles Lake
    1915 Print · USGS
    Covers China Lake, including Ridgecrest, California City, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  2. 1947 Map of Trona, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Trona, 1948 Print
    1947 Trona
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers China Lake, including Ridgecrest, California City, and other nearby areas

  3. 1948 Map of Trona
    1948 Map of Trona
    1948 Trona
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers China Lake, including Ridgecrest, California City, and other nearby areas

  4. 1953 Map of Ridgecrest, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Ridgecrest, 1955 Print
    1953 Ridgecrest
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers China Lake, including Ridgecrest, San Bernardino County, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1953 Map of Trona, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Trona, 1956 Print
    1953 Trona
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers China Lake, including Ridgecrest, California City, and other nearby areas

  6. 1957 Map of Trona, 1964 Print
    1957 Map of Trona, 1964 Print
    1957 Trona
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers China Lake, including Ridgecrest, California City, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  7. 1960 Map of Trona
    1960 Map of Trona
    1960 Trona
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers China Lake, including Ridgecrest, California City, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1973 Map of Ridgecrest North, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Ridgecrest North, 1976 Print
    1973 Ridgecrest North
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers China Lake, including Ridgecrest, San Bernardino County, and other nearby areas

  9. 1993 Map of Ridgecrest
    1993 Map of Ridgecrest
    1993 Ridgecrest
    1993 Print · USGS
    Covers China Lake, including Ridgecrest, Pioneer Point, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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