1960s Maps of Lassen County, California

Explore 21 historic maps of Lassen County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Lassen County's landscape evolved across the 1960s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1960s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Lassen County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.


Lassen County, CA maps

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  1. 1960 Map of Reno
    1960 Map of Reno
    1960 Reno
    1960 Print · USGS
    The high desert of western Nevada comes alive in this mid-century survey of the Reno-Tahoe region. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Southern Pacific RR and locate remote outposts such as Olinghouse, Nixon, and the Olinghouse Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1960 Map of Chico
    1960 Map of Chico
    1960 Chico
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Northern California high country and Sacramento Valley meet in this 1960s-era landscape of mining towns and river settlements. Trace the rail-and-water economy of the gold country through the Empire Mine, Beale Air Force Base, and the Western Pacific Railroad.

  3. 1961 Map of Bieber, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Bieber, 1963 Print
    1961 Bieber
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Pit River basin in the early sixties shows a landscape of rail junctions and high-desert wetlands. Genealogists and historians can trace the Lookout Rancheria, locate the Mountain View Cem, and study the rail connection at Nubieber.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1961 Map of Fall River Mills, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Fall River Mills, 1963 Print
    1961 Fall River Mills
    1963 Print · USGS
    Northeastern California at the dawn of the 1960s reveals a unique landscape of volcanic lava beds and extensive river irrigation. Researchers can trace family history at Pine Grove Cemetery and Island School, or explore the complex waterways of Big Lake and the Fall River.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1962 Map of Alturas
    1962 Map of Alturas
    1962 Alturas
    1962 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Modoc and Siskiyou counties is shown in the early sixties as a hub of timber, rail, and agriculture. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side life via the Southern Pacific RR, the Tionesta PO, and the McArthur Grain Elevator.

  6. 1962 Map of Vya
    1962 Map of Vya
    1962 Vya
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Nevada and Oregon borderlands in the early sixties reveal a landscape of isolated ranching outposts and high-desert mining. Researchers can trace historic family holdings like the Denio Ranch or locate early mineral sites including the Mcadoo Mine and Iron King Mine.

  7. 1962 Map of Adin, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Adin, 1964 Print
    1962 Adin
    1964 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of Big Valley and the Modoc-Lassen border come into focus in the early sixties, showing a landscape defined by ranching and timber. Genealogists and researchers can trace family-named sites such as Knudsen Ranch, Dibble Place, and the Adin Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1962 Map of Tule Mountain, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Tule Mountain, 1964 Print
    1962 Tule Mountain
    1964 Print · USGS
    Northeastern California at the start of the 1960s reveals a landscape of high-elevation reservoirs and remote ranching outposts. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific rail line past Likely Rancheria or locate old water sources like Warm Spring and Mud Lake.
    5 unique versions available

  9. 1962 Map of Snake Lake, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Snake Lake, 1964 Print
    1962 Snake Lake
    1964 Print · USGS
    Surprise Valley ranching and the Modoc National Forest meet on this 1960s survey along the California-Nevada state line. Researchers can trace historical water use and high-desert infrastructure through Bare Ranch, the Bare Ranch Airport, and Sworinger Reservoir.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1962 Map of Madeline, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Madeline, 1964 Print
    1962 Madeline
    1964 Print · USGS
    Lassen County's high desert plains are captured here in the early sixties, showing the rail and ranching network centered on the Madeline settlement. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific tracks or locate remote sites like Pinnio and Tule Lake Reservoir.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1962 Map of Little Hat Mtn, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Little Hat Mtn, 1964 Print
    1962 Little Hat Mtn
    1964 Print · USGS
    Lassen County ranchlands and forest peaks meet at the California-Nevada border in the early sixties. Genealogists and historians can locate legacy homesteads like Old Marr Ranch and Old Millsap Ranch among the springs of Upper Tuledad Valley.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1962 Map of Cold Spring Mtn, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Cold Spring Mtn, 1964 Print
    1962 Cold Spring Mtn
    1964 Print · USGS
    High desert ranching in Lassen and Modoc counties was defined by remote outposts and seasonal water in the early sixties. Researchers can trace the network of jeep trails connecting Christensen Corral, Hall Cabin, and the Tule Lake Reservoir.
    4 unique versions available

  13. 1962 Map of Jess Valley, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Jess Valley, 1964 Print
    1962 Jess Valley
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Modoc high country in the early sixties was a landscape of remote cattle operations and forest management. Researchers can trace the early trails and water sources of the Modoc National Forest, including Blue Lake Ranch and the Guard Station near Blue Lake.
    4 unique versions available

  14. 1962 Map of Emerson Peak, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Emerson Peak, 1964 Print
    1962 Emerson Peak
    1964 Print · USGS
    High in the Warner Mountains during the early sixties, this survey captures a landscape of forest management and remote peaks. Researchers can trace the Homestead Trail and locate early administrative sites like the Patterson Guard Sta and Patterson Meadow.
    5 unique versions available

  15. 1962 Map of Boot Lake, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Boot Lake, 1964 Print
    1962 Boot Lake
    1964 Print · USGS
    High-country ranching in Lassen County defines this early 1960s landscape within the Modoc National Forest. Researchers can trace old family holdings like Clarks Valley Ranch and Evans Place alongside isolated waters like Boot Lake.
    6 unique versions available

  16. 1962 Map of Likely, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Likely, 1964 Print
    1962 Likely
    1964 Print · USGS
    Likely and the surrounding Modoc County highlands are captured here in the early sixties, a period when the timber and ranching economy relied on the Southern Pacific line. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like the Old Likely Mill, Portuguese Sheep Camp, and the community Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1962 Map of Susanville, 1965 Print
    1962 Map of Susanville, 1965 Print
    1962 Susanville
    1965 Print · USGS
    Northeastern California's high desert and volcanic peaks meet in the early sixties, showing the region's timber and rail hubs in transition. Local historians can trace the Southern Pacific lines through Susanville and Litchfield, or explore the sprawling Sierra Army Depot and Lassen Volcanic National Park.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1964 Map of State Line Peak, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of State Line Peak, 1966 Print
    1964 State Line Peak
    1966 Print · USGS
    The high desert borderlands of Nevada and California are captured here in the mid-sixties, dominated by the peaks of the Virginia Mountains. Researchers can trace remote water sources and ranching history at Fish Springs Ranch, Desert Well, and the historic jeep trails near State Line Peak.
    3 unique versions available

  19. 1964 Map of Flanigan, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Flanigan, 1966 Print
    1964 Flanigan
    1966 Print · USGS
    The high desert near the California-Nevada border in the 1960s was a landscape defined by its remote rail junctions and vital water holes. Researchers can trace the intersection of the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific railroads near Flanigan and the Bonham Sch.
    4 unique versions available

  20. 1965 Map of Alturas
    1965 Map of Alturas
    1965 Alturas
    1965 Print · USGS
    Northeastern California and southern Oregon appear in this mid-century survey of the high plateau and volcanic highlands. Researchers can trace the path of the Southern Pacific railroad through Alturas or locate rural outposts like Stronghold and Eagleville.

  21. 1968 Map of Susanville
    1968 Map of Susanville
    1968 Susanville
    1968 Print · USGS
    The high Sierras and the Great Basin collide in the late 1960s, showing a landscape of volcanic peaks, timber settlements, and desert plains. Genealogists and researchers can trace historic rail lines like the Western Pacific or locate residents in Susanville, Westwood, and Janesville.

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