Old Maps of Susanville, California

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Susanville, CA maps

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  1. 1886 Map of Honey Lake
    1886 Map of Honey Lake
    1886 Honey Lake
    1886 Print · USGS
    Lassen and Plumas counties were a frontier of ranching and early commerce in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists can locate family-named settlements like Stocktons and Taylorsville or trace the early water rights near Susanville and Honey Lake.

  2. 1891 Map of Honey Lake
    1891 Map of Honey Lake
    1891 Honey Lake
    1891 Print · USGS
    Lassen and Plumas counties appear here in the early 1890s, when the region's cattle ranches and mountain towns were first being systematically mapped. Genealogists and local historians can trace early residents through family-named sites like Halls, Buntingville, and Stocktons.

  3. 1893 Map of Honey Lake
    1893 Map of Honey Lake
    1893 Honey Lake
    1893 Print · USGS
    Northeastern California at the close of the 19th century was a landscape of terminal lakes and early valley settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Moultons and Stocktons, alongside regional hubs like Susanville and the lakeside town of Amedee.
    6 unique versions available

  4. 1954 Map of Susanville
    1954 Map of Susanville
    1954 Susanville
    1954 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Susanville and the surrounding Honey Lake Valley are captured here during a period of steady growth and rail reliance. Researchers can trace family ties at the Lassen Cem, locate Peter Lassens Grave, and see the early layout of the Susanville Indian Rancheria.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1954 Map of Litchfield, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Litchfield, 1955 Print
    1954 Litchfield
    1955 Print · USGS
    Lassen County's high desert landscape comes alive in the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of ranching and rail as the Southern Pacific spans the valley. Researchers can find old community hubs like Standish and Litchfield, alongside the remote Wendel Hot Springs and Lake School.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1955 Map of Westwood, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Westwood, 1959 Print
    1955 Westwood
    1959 Print · USGS
    In the mid-fifties, the northeastern California interior supported a landscape of mountain timber and high-desert basins. Genealogists and historians can locate early settlements and industrial sites like Susanville, Herlong, and the Sierra Ordinance Depot.

  7. 1958 Map of Westwood
    1958 Map of Westwood
    1958 Westwood
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northern California in the late fifties shows a landscape of volcanic peaks and rising reservoirs. Researchers can locate the Sierra Ordinance Depot and trace mountain infrastructure through the Hat Creek Ranger Station and Stacy Siding.

  8. 1959 Map of Westwood
    1959 Map of Westwood
    1959 Westwood
    1959 Print · USGS
    Northeastern California during the late 1950s was a hub of timber, military logistics, and mountain railroading. Researchers can trace the path of the Southern Pacific through the Honey Lake Valley and locate landmarks like the Sierra Ordinance Depot and Lassen Peak.

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 1972 Map of Diamond Mtn
    1972 Map of Diamond Mtn
    1972 Diamond Mtn
    1972 Print · USGS
    The high Diamond Mountains in the early 1970s reveal a landscape of forest management and early pioneer history. Researchers can locate the Peter Lassen Grave, trace the Skyline Motorway, and find remote landmarks like Richmond Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1975 Map of Susanville NE, 1979 Print
    1975 Map of Susanville NE, 1979 Print
    1975 Susanville NE
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Lassen County high desert meets the irrigated Susan River valley in this mid-seventies photographic survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the rural layouts of Johnstonville and Leavitt or the steep terrain around Antelope Mtn.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1975 Map of Susanville NW, 1980 Print
    1975 Map of Susanville NW, 1980 Print
    1975 Susanville NW
    1980 Print · USGS
    Northern California at the mid-seventies is documented in this detailed aerial perspective of the Lassen County seat. Researchers can trace the development of Susanville along the Susan River and the confluence of Piute Creek.

  14. 1984 Map of Susanville
    1984 Map of Susanville
    1984 Susanville
    1984 Print · USGS
    Lassen and Plumas counties in the mid-1980s showcase a high-altitude landscape of timber, military installations, and valley settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rail corridors of the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific near Susanville or locate smaller locales like Crescent Mills and the Sierra Army Depot.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1988 Map of Susanville, 1989 Print
    1988 Map of Susanville, 1989 Print
    1988 Susanville
    1989 Print · USGS
    The high desert landscape around Susanville is captured here in the late eighties as the town grew along the Susan River. Local historians can trace the development of the Susanville Rancheria, locate the Lassen Cemetery, and see the footprint of Lassen College.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1988 Map of Litchfield, 1989 Print
    1988 Map of Litchfield, 1989 Print
    1988 Litchfield
    1989 Print · USGS
    Honey Lake Valley in the late eighties reveals a landscape of high-desert ranching and modern infrastructure. Researchers can trace the water history of Willow Creek and locate historic sites like Belfast, The Crossing, and Morgan Spring.

  17. 1988 Map of Johnstonville, 1989 Print
    1988 Map of Johnstonville, 1989 Print
    1988 Johnstonville
    1989 Print · USGS
    Lassen County's high valley terrain is captured here in the late eighties as the region balanced its ranching roots with modern infrastructure. Researchers can trace the path of the Susan River or locate local landmarks like Johnstonville and the California Correctional Center.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1994 Map of Diamond Mountain, 1997 Print
    1994 Map of Diamond Mountain, 1997 Print
    1994 Diamond Mountain
    1997 Print · USGS
    The high sierra of Lassen and Plumas counties is captured here in the 1990s, detailing a landscape of forestry and remote heritage sites. Researchers can find the Peter Lassen Grave, the Richmond School, and isolated outposts like Wheeler Sheep Camp.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1995 Map of Susanville, 1998 Print
    1995 Map of Susanville, 1998 Print
    1995 Susanville
    1998 Print · USGS
    The Lassen County seat thrives in the mid-nineties as a gateway between the Sierra Nevada and the Great Basin. Local researchers can trace family landmarks like Lassen Cemetery, Lassen College, and the sprawling Susanville Rancheria.

  20. 2012 Map of Johnstonville, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Johnstonville, 2012 Print
    2012 Johnstonville
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Susanville, including Johnstonville, Leavitt, and other nearby areas

  21. 2012 Map of Susanville, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Susanville, 2012 Print
    2012 Susanville
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Susanville, including Lassen County, United States, and other nearby areas

  22. 2012 Map of Litchfield, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Litchfield, 2012 Print
    2012 Litchfield
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Susanville, including Litchfield, The Crossing, and other nearby areas

  23. 2012 Map of Diamond Mountain, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Diamond Mountain, 2012 Print
    2012 Diamond Mountain
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Susanville, including Lassen County, Plumas County, and other nearby areas

  24. 2015 Map of Litchfield, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Litchfield, 2015 Print
    2015 Litchfield
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Susanville, including Litchfield, The Crossing, and other nearby areas

  25. 2015 Map of Susanville, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Susanville, 2015 Print
    2015 Susanville
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Susanville, including Lassen County, United States, and other nearby areas

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