Old Maps of Carson, California for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 29 historic maps of Carson. 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 Carson.


Carson, CA maps

(29)
  1. 1896 Map of Redondo
    1896 Map of Redondo
    1896 Redondo
    1896 Print · USGS
    Covers Carson, including Los Angeles, Torrance, and other nearby areas
    9 unique versions available

  2. 1896 Map of Downey
    1896 Map of Downey
    1896 Downey
    1896 Print · USGS
    Covers Carson, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas

  3. 1899 Map of Downey
    1899 Map of Downey
    1899 Downey
    1899 Print · USGS
    Covers Carson, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas

  4. 1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1901 Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Carson, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  5. 1902 Map of Downey
    1902 Map of Downey
    1902 Downey
    1902 Print · USGS
    Covers Carson, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas
    9 unique versions available

  6. 1904 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1905 Print
    1904 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1905 Print
    1904 Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers Carson, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1923 Map of Wilmington
    1923 Map of Wilmington
    1923 Wilmington
    1923 Print · USGS
    Covers Carson, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas

  8. 1924 Map of Compton
    1924 Map of Compton
    1924 Compton
    1924 Print · USGS
    Covers Carson, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas

  9. 1925 Map of Wilmington
    1925 Map of Wilmington
    1925 Wilmington
    1925 Print · USGS
    Covers Carson, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1930 Map of Compton
    1930 Map of Compton
    1930 Compton
    1930 Print · USGS
    Covers Carson, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1942 Map of Downey
    1942 Map of Downey
    1942 Downey
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Carson, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas

  12. 1943 Map of San Pedro
    1943 Map of San Pedro
    1943 San Pedro
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Carson, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas

  13. 1943 Map of Downey, 1963 Print
    1943 Map of Downey, 1963 Print
    1943 Downey
    1963 Print · USGS
    Covers Carson, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1944 Map of Redondo
    1944 Map of Redondo
    1944 Redondo
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Carson, including Los Angeles, Torrance, and other nearby areas

  15. 1949 Map of Long Beach
    1949 Map of Long Beach
    1949 Long Beach
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Carson, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1949 Map of Long Beach, 1951 Print
    1949 Map of Long Beach, 1951 Print
    1949 Long Beach
    1951 Print · USGS
    Covers Carson, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  17. 1949 Map of South Gate, 1957 Print
    1949 Map of South Gate, 1957 Print
    1949 South Gate
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Carson, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1950 Map of Inglewood, 1957 Print
    1950 Map of Inglewood, 1957 Print
    1950 Inglewood
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Carson, including Los Angeles, Torrance, and other nearby areas

  19. 1951 Map of Torrance, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Torrance, 1953 Print
    1951 Torrance
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Carson, including Los Angeles, Torrance, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1952 Map of Inglewood
    1952 Map of Inglewood
    1952 Inglewood
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Carson, including Los Angeles, Torrance, and other nearby areas

  21. 1952 Map of South gate
    1952 Map of South gate
    1952 South gate
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Carson, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas

  22. 1957 Map of Long Beach
    1957 Map of Long Beach
    1957 Long Beach
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Carson, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  23. 1958 Map of Long Beach
    1958 Map of Long Beach
    1958 Long Beach
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Carson, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas

  24. 1960 Map of Long Beach
    1960 Map of Long Beach
    1960 Long Beach
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Carson, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1964 Map of Inglewood, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Inglewood, 1965 Print
    1964 Inglewood
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers Carson, including Los Angeles, Torrance, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

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