Old Maps of Pearland, Palmdale for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 14 historic maps of Pearland. 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 Pearland.


Pearland, Palmdale 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. 1930 Map of Pearland
    1930 Map of Pearland
    1930 Pearland
    1930 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Los Angeles County is captured here in the early thirties as the community of Pearland took shape. Genealogists and historians can trace the early orchard-district grid, from the Palmdale Cemetery to the historic Old Fort Tejon Road.

  4. 1934 Map of Pearland
    1934 Map of Pearland
    1934 Pearland
    1934 Print · USGS
    The High Desert landscape of the Antelope Valley comes to life in the mid-1930s as agricultural and transport networks expanded. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific line and historic routes like Old Fort Tejon Road and Pear Blossom Highway near the Pearland settlement.
    5 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. 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.

  7. 1958 Map of Palmdale, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Palmdale, 1959 Print
    1958 Palmdale
    1959 Print · USGS
    Palmdale was transforming into an aerospace hub during the late fifties as residential blocks expanded toward the High Desert foothills. Trace the development of local neighborhoods, schools, and landmarks like Air Force Plant 42, Lake Palmdale, and Pearland.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1958 Map of Lancaster, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Lancaster, 1960 Print
    1958 Lancaster
    1960 Print · USGS
    Antelope Valley was transforming into an aerospace and industrial hub during the late fifties. You can trace the San Andreas Fault Zone, locate old mining operations like Governor Mine, and see the early layout of Air Force Plant 42.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 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

  12. 1978 Map of Palmdale, 1981 Print
    1978 Map of Palmdale, 1981 Print
    1978 Palmdale
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Antelope Valley enters a period of significant growth in the late seventies, documented here through detailed orthophoto imagery. Researchers can trace the development of residential grids near Palmdale and Pearland or locate landmarks like Lake Palmdale.

  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. 2021 Map of Palmdale, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Palmdale, 2021 Print
    2021 Palmdale
    2021 Print · USGS
    Palmdale and the High Desert landscape are captured here in 2021, showing the modern intersection of aerospace industry and residential growth. Researchers can locate the Palmdale United States Air Force Plant 42 and trace the San Andreas Fault past Pearland and Lake Palmdale.

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