Old Maps of Fairmont, California for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 15 historic maps of Fairmont. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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


Fairmont, CA maps

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  1. 1915 Map of Elizabeth Lake
    1915 Map of Elizabeth Lake
    1915 Elizabeth Lake
    1915 Print · USGS
    Antelope Valley and the northern reaches of the San Gabriel mountains were transforming in the early twentieth century as major water and rail projects arrived. Genealogists can trace family homesteads such as St Anthony Ranch, old desert outposts like Willow Springs, and early mining sites including the Gray Eagle Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1917 Map of Elizabeth Lake
    1917 Map of Elizabeth Lake
    1917 Elizabeth Lake
    1917 Print · USGS
    The western Antelope Valley and Sierra Pelona appear here during a period of rapid hydraulic and rail expansion. Researchers can trace the original path of the Los Angeles Aqueduct and locate early landmarks like Willow Springs and the Antelope Valley Pumping Sta.
    6 unique versions available

  3. 1932 Map of Fairmont
    1932 Map of Fairmont
    1932 Fairmont
    1932 Print · USGS
    Antelope Valley and the northern Angeles National Forest transition here in the early thirties. Genealogists and historians can trace the local infrastructure of Fairmont, including the Fairmont Sch and the vital path of the Los Angeles Aqueduct.

  4. 1937 Map of Fairmont
    1937 Map of Fairmont
    1937 Fairmont
    1937 Print · USGS
    The northern edge of Los Angeles County is captured here in the 1930s, showing the early intersection of high desert ranching and massive water infrastructure. Researchers can trace the path of the Los Angeles Aqueduct into the Fairmont Reservoir and locate old homesteads near Fairmont and Myrick.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1949 Map of Los Angeles
    1949 Map of Los Angeles
    1949 Los Angeles
    1949 Print · USGS
    Southern California and the South Coast appear at the onset of the post-war boom, from the Channel Islands to the Mojave Desert. Trace early aviation sites like Lockheed Air Terminal and mining history at the Redrock Quicksilver Mine and Redrover Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1950 Map of Fairmont
    1950 Map of Fairmont
    1950 Fairmont
    1950 Print · USGS
    The northern edge of the Antelope Valley comes into focus mid-century at the boundary of Los Angeles and Kern counties. Researchers can trace the path of the Los Angeles Aqueduct and locate local landmarks like Fairmont, Fairmont Butte, and the Fairmont Reservoir.

  7. 1955 Map of Los Angeles
    1955 Map of Los Angeles
    1955 Los Angeles
    1955 Print · USGS
    The mid-century transformation of Southern California comes into focus as the urban sprawl of Los Angeles meets the wilderness of the Santa Monica Mountains. Researchers can trace the development of post-war suburbs alongside historic landmarks like the Santa Barbara Lighthouse and early industrial sites such as the Good Luck Mine.

  8. 1957 Map of Lake Hughes, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Lake Hughes, 1959 Print
    1957 Lake Hughes
    1959 Print · USGS
    Upper Los Angeles County in the late fifties was a landscape of high desert ranches and deep fault-line valleys. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Munz Ranch, find the Shoe Castle, or locate the Hughes-Elizabeth Lakes School.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1958 Map of Bouquet Reservoir, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Bouquet Reservoir, 1960 Print
    1958 Bouquet Reservoir
    1960 Print · USGS
    The high desert and mountains of Los Angeles County appear here in the late fifties, showcasing a landscape defined by water infrastructure and rural ranching. Trace old family boundaries and landmarks like Eric Munz Ranch, the Gray Eagle Mine, and Del Sur School.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1959 Map of Los Angeles
    1959 Map of Los Angeles
    1959 Los Angeles
    1959 Print · USGS
    Coastal California and the high desert met in a period of booming growth after the war. Researchers can trace early aviation and military history at the Point Mugu Air Missile Test Ctr or locate desert mining sites like the Double Eagle Mine.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1966 Map of Los Angeles
    1966 Map of Los Angeles
    1966 Los Angeles
    1966 Print · USGS
    Southern California underwent a mid-century transformation as suburban grids reached the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. Researchers can trace the path of the Los Angeles Aqueduct or locate defense landmarks like Edwards Air Force Base.

  12. 1975 Map of Los Angeles, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Los Angeles, 1977 Print
    1975 Los Angeles
    1977 Print · USGS
    Southern California is captured in a period of significant growth during the mid-seventies, showing the urban sprawl from the coast to the high desert. Researchers can trace the development of the Pacific Coast Hwy and find aerospace landmarks like Edwards Air Force Base and the Flight Test Center (NASA).
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1981 Map of Lancaster, 1984 Print
    1981 Map of Lancaster, 1984 Print
    1981 Lancaster
    1984 Print · USGS
    The high desert and mountain passes of northern Los Angeles County come alive in this early eighties survey. Researchers can trace the San Andreas Rift Zone past remote outposts like Gorman or locate the historic Golden Queen Mine near the Mojave edge.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1995 Map of Lake Hughes, 1999 Print
    1995 Map of Lake Hughes, 1999 Print
    1995 Lake Hughes
    1999 Print · USGS
    The Lake Hughes area in the mid-1990s showcases the rugged intersection of the San Andreas fault line and the high desert. Researchers can trace rural settlement patterns at Munz Ranch, the Hughes-Elizabeth Lakes School, and the waters of Elizabeth Lake.

  15. 2021 Map of Lake Hughes, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Lake Hughes, 2021 Print
    2021 Lake Hughes
    2021 Print · USGS
    In the high desert and mountains of northern Los Angeles County, this modern survey details the geological and hydraulic lifeblood of the region. Trace the San Andreas Fault through Lake Hughes or locate infrastructure like the Elizabeth Tunnel and Fairmont Reservoir.

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