Old Maps of Susanville, California for Academic Research
Study the evolution of Susanville with 35 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.
- Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
- Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
- Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.
These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Susanville has changed over the decades.
Susanville, CA maps
(35)- 1886 Map of Honey Lake
1886 Honey Lake1886 Print · USGSLassen 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. - 1891 Map of Honey Lake
1891 Honey Lake1891 Print · USGSLassen 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. - 1893 Map of Honey Lake
1893 Honey Lake1893 Print · USGSNortheastern 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 - 1954 Map of Susanville
1954 Susanville1954 Print · USGSMid-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 - 1954 Map of Litchfield, 1955 Print
1954 Litchfield1955 Print · USGSLassen 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 - 1955 Map of Westwood, 1959 Print
1955 Westwood1959 Print · USGSIn 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. - 1958 Map of Westwood
1958 Westwood1958 Print · USGSNorthern 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. - 1959 Map of Westwood
1959 Westwood1959 Print · USGSNortheastern 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. - 1962 Map of Susanville, 1965 Print
1962 Susanville1965 Print · USGSNortheastern 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 - 1968 Map of Susanville
1968 Susanville1968 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1972 Map of Diamond Mtn
1972 Diamond Mtn1972 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1975 Map of Susanville NE, 1979 Print
1975 Susanville NE1979 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1975 Map of Susanville NW, 1980 Print
1975 Susanville NW1980 Print · USGSNorthern 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. - 1984 Map of Susanville
1984 Susanville1984 Print · USGSLassen 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 - 1988 Map of Susanville, 1989 Print
1988 Susanville1989 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1988 Map of Litchfield, 1989 Print
1988 Litchfield1989 Print · USGSHoney 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. - 1988 Map of Johnstonville, 1989 Print
1988 Johnstonville1989 Print · USGSLassen 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 - 1994 Map of Diamond Mountain, 1997 Print
1994 Diamond Mountain1997 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1995 Map of Susanville, 1998 Print
1995 Susanville1998 Print · USGSThe 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. - 2012 Map of Johnstonville, 2012 Print
2012 Johnstonville2012 Print · USGSCovers Susanville, including Johnstonville, Leavitt, and other nearby areas - 2012 Map of Susanville, 2012 Print
2012 Susanville2012 Print · USGSCovers Susanville, including Lassen County, United States, and other nearby areas - 2012 Map of Litchfield, 2012 Print
2012 Litchfield2012 Print · USGSCovers Susanville, including Litchfield, The Crossing, and other nearby areas - 2012 Map of Diamond Mountain, 2012 Print
2012 Diamond Mountain2012 Print · USGSCovers Susanville, including Lassen County, Plumas County, and other nearby areas - 2015 Map of Litchfield, 2015 Print
2015 Litchfield2015 Print · USGSCovers Susanville, including Litchfield, The Crossing, and other nearby areas - 2015 Map of Susanville, 2015 Print
2015 Susanville2015 Print · USGSCovers Susanville, including Lassen County, United States, and other nearby areas
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