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Old Maps of Dairyland, California for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Dairyland. 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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Dairyland, CA maps

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  1. 1918 Map of Chowchilla
    1918 Map of Chowchilla
    1918 Chowchilla
    1918 Print · USGS
    Central California farmland comes into focus at the end of the Great War, showing a landscape defined by new rail-towns and irrigation. Trace the development of Chowchilla and small settlements like Tillman, Lincoln, and Dairyland.
  4. 1942 Map of Athlone
    1942 Map of Athlone
    1942 Athlone
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Merced and Madera county line area is shown here in the early 1940s as agricultural irrigation and rail transport defined the region. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Bliss Ranch and several rural schoolhouses including Alamo Sch and Pioneer Sch.
  7. 1947 Map of San Jose, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of San Jose, 1948 Print
    1947 San Jose
    1948 Print · USGS
    Northern California's heartland is captured here just after the war, showing the rapid growth of the Santa Clara and Central Valleys. Researchers can trace the legacy of rail and water at Castle Air Force Base, Stockton, and the Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct.
  10. 1948 Map of Chowchilla
    1948 Map of Chowchilla
    1948 Chowchilla
    1948 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Valley's agricultural heartland comes into focus in the years after the war, centered on the growing grid of Chowchilla. Trace the intersection of the Southern Pacific Boulevard and rural outposts like Dairyland and Bethel Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1956 Map of San Jose
    1956 Map of San Jose
    1956 San Jose
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central California in the mid-fifties reveals the transition from sprawling orchards to growing urban hubs like San Jose and Stockton. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-era landscape of the Mother Lode through Chinese Camp and Tuttletown, or follow the water through the Joaquin River and Calaveras Reservoir.
  16. 1960 Map of Chowchilla, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Chowchilla, 1961 Print
    1960 Chowchilla
    1961 Print · USGS
    The agricultural heart of the San Joaquin Valley is shown in the early sixties, centered on the rail hub of Chowchilla. Researchers can trace the legacy of local education and community life through the County Fairgrounds, Fuller Sch, and the Chowchilla Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1960 Map of Chowchilla, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Chowchilla, 1962 Print
    1960 Chowchilla
    1962 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Valley's agricultural heartland is mapped here during a period of steady growth along the Southern Pacific rail line. Genealogists can locate family sites near Chowchilla, Le Grand, and Ashview Sch, or trace historical property lines along SANDY MUSH ROAD.
  22. 1962 Map of San Jose
    1962 Map of San Jose
    1962 San Jose
    1962 Print · USGS
    Central California in the early sixties showcases the expansion of the San Joaquin and Santa Clara valleys. Researchers can trace the rail-to-road transition along the Southern Pacific RR or locate landmarks like Castle USAF Base and Loma Prieta.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 1966 Map of San Jose
    1966 Map of San Jose
    1966 San Jose
    1966 Print · USGS
    Central California in the mid-1960s reveals a landscape of massive irrigation projects and expanding Cold War military footprints. Researchers can trace the rail-and-river network of the San Joaquin Valley or locate specialized sites like Castle Air Force Base and the Sharp General Depot (Military).
  28. 1983 Map of Merced
    1983 Map of Merced
    1983 Merced
    1983 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Valley at the start of the eighties is captured here in its full agricultural and military height. Trace the legacy of Castle Air Force Base, old mines like Pocahontas Mine, and the vast Kesterson National Wildlife Refuge.
  31. 2021 Map of Chowchilla, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Chowchilla, 2021 Print
    2021 Chowchilla
    2021 Print · USGS
    Chowchilla and the surrounding San Joaquin Valley are captured in the early 2020s, showing a landscape defined by an intricate network of irrigation and rail. Researchers can trace local landmarks from the Chowchilla Cem and Chapman Farms Airport to the many waterways like Berenda Slough.
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