1900s (20th Century) Maps of Mariposa County, California

Explore 139 historic maps of Mariposa County from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Mariposa County, CA maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Yosemite
    1900 Map of Yosemite
    1900 Yosemite
    1900 Print · USGS
    The central Sierra Nevada appears here in the late nineteenth century, prior to the major damming projects that reshaped the river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace pioneer outposts like Harden Ranch and Hite Cove, or the early tourism hub at Yosemite.

  2. 1901 Map of Mt. Lyell
    1901 Map of Mt. Lyell
    1901 Mt. Lyell
    1901 Print · USGS
    The High Sierra at the end of the century is captured here in immense detail, showing the early boundaries of Yosemite National Park. Researchers can trace old mountain routes past Soda Springs, Tuolumne Meadows, and Miller Bridge.
    12 unique versions available

  3. 1903 Map of Yosemite
    1903 Map of Yosemite
    1903 Yosemite
    1903 Print · USGS
    The High Sierra and foothills of Mariposa County appear here in the early 1900s, documenting the early ranching and travel networks of the region. Local historians and genealogists can trace family holdings at Harden Ranch, the mining hub of Hite Cove, and the isolated Stage Station.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1909 Map of Yosemite
    1909 Map of Yosemite
    1909 Yosemite
    1909 Print · USGS
    Mariposa and Tuolumne counties are shown here at the turn of the century, prior to the damming of the Tuolumne River. Researchers can trace early ranching and mining sites like Hog Ranch, Hite Cove, and the historic Stage Station.
    7 unique versions available

  5. 1912 Map of Mariposa
    1912 Map of Mariposa
    1912 Mariposa
    1912 Print · USGS
    The California Sierra foothills in the early twentieth century are mapped here as a hive of mining and timber activity. Researchers can trace the legacy of remote settlements and family lands including Grub Gulch, the Indian Settlement, and Knowles.
    6 unique versions available

  6. 1915 Map of Owens Creek
    1915 Map of Owens Creek
    1915 Owens Creek
    1915 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the central valley come alive in the mid-1910s as this survey traces the critical water and road networks of the era. Researchers can follow the historic path of the Old Miller and Stockton Road or trace the winding courses of Owens Creek and Mariposa Creek.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1915 Map of La Grange, 1957 Print
    1915 Map of La Grange, 1957 Print
    1915 La Grange
    1957 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the Sierra Nevada meet the valley floor in the early 1900s, centered on the vital waterworks of the Tuolumne River. Researchers can trace the early infrastructure of La Grange Dam and find family-history landmarks like the Live Oak School and Basso Bridge.

  8. 1916 Map of Merced Falls, 1957 Print
    1916 Map of Merced Falls, 1957 Print
    1916 Merced Falls
    1957 Print · USGS
    The riverfront settlement of Merced Falls is captured here in the early twentieth century as a bustling industrial and transit hub. Researchers can trace the legacy of mining through the Tailings along the Merced River and follow historic routes like Old Mill Road.

  9. 1918 Map of Snelling
    1918 Map of Snelling
    1918 Snelling
    1918 Print · USGS
    Central California's river-driven economy is on display in this early twentieth-century survey of the Merced River valley. Researchers can trace historic irrigation routes like the Crocker Canal and locate the Anderson School or the town of Snelling.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1918 Map of Owens Creek
    1918 Map of Owens Creek
    1918 Owens Creek
    1918 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the Sierra Nevada transition into the valley floor during the early twentieth century along the Mariposa Co Merced Co boundary. Local historians can trace the path of the Old Ft. Miller and Stockton Road and the early reaches of Owens Creek.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1918 Map of La Grand
    1918 Map of La Grand
    1918 La Grand
    1918 Print · USGS
    Agricultural life in the San Joaquin Valley comes into focus just before the 1920s, dominated by the railroad and a network of Sierra-fed creeks. You can trace the early rail stops at Dickinson and Marguerite or locate rural landmarks like Appling School and the Chowchilla River.

  12. 1919 Map of Indian Gulch
    1919 Map of Indian Gulch
    1919 Indian Gulch
    1919 Print · USGS
    Mariposa County mining and ranching life are captured here during the mid-1910s, showing a rugged landscape transitioning from frontier camps to established districts. Researchers can locate remote operations like the Pocahontas Mine and early rural education sites like White Rock School.

  13. 1919 Map of Haystack Mountain
    1919 Map of Haystack Mountain
    1919 Haystack Mountain
    1919 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Merced and Mariposa counties are captured here just after the First World War. Researchers can trace the path of the Merced Falls and Hornitos Road and locate specific water sources like Upper Well and Lower Well.

  14. 1919 Map of La Grange
    1919 Map of La Grange
    1919 La Grange
    1919 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the Sierra Nevada come into focus during the early years of California's water-rights expansion. Trace the historical footprint of La Grange and local landmarks like the Live Oak School, the La Grange Dam, and Dawson Lake.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1919 Map of Merced Falls
    1919 Map of Merced Falls
    1919 Merced Falls
    1919 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the Sierra Nevada meet the valley floor in the years following the gold rush, centered on the industrial activity at Merced Falls. Researchers can trace the early dredging era through Tailings along the Merced River and follow historic routes like Old Mill Road.
    3 unique versions available

  16. 1919 Map of Raynor Creek
    1919 Map of Raynor Creek
    1919 Raynor Creek
    1919 Print · USGS
    The foothills of Madera and Merced counties appear here during the early twentieth century, showing a landscape shaped by seasonal waterways and early political borders. Researchers can trace the path of the Chowchilla River and the precise location of the Boundary Line separating Madera Co from its neighbors.

  17. 1920 Map of Indian Gulch
    1920 Map of Indian Gulch
    1920 Indian Gulch
    1920 Print · USGS
    Mariposa County at the height of its early mining and ranching era is captured in this meticulous 1920s-era topographic survey. Researchers can trace family history at the Hornitos School or locate historic claims like the Ruth Pierce Mine and Johnnie Green Mine.
    3 unique versions available

  18. 1942 Map of Raymond
    1942 Map of Raymond
    1942 Raymond
    1942 Print · USGS
    Madera County ranching and mining operations are captured here during the early 1940s as the foothills transitioned from wilderness to industry. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific rail line to Raymond or locate the Daulton Copper Mine and Savage Monument.

  19. 1944 Map of Merced Falls
    1944 Map of Merced Falls
    1944 Merced Falls
    1944 Print · USGS
    The California foothills in the early forties reveal a landscape of active river dredging and massive reservoirs. Trace the historic Coulterville Road through the mines at Solambo Mine Ridge or locate the dredging Tailings near Snelling.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1944 Map of Raymond
    1944 Map of Raymond
    1944 Raymond
    1944 Print · USGS
    Madera County ranching and mining operations are captured in detail during the early 1940s, just as the regional economy transitioned. Genealogists and historians can trace family landmarks like Sixmile House and Bates Station, or locate the Daulton Copper Mine and Union High School.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1946 Map of Le Grand, 1953 Print
    1946 Map of Le Grand, 1953 Print
    1946 Le Grand
    1953 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Valley agricultural heartland comes into focus during the mid-forties, showing the vital rail corridors and watercourses that shaped the region. Genealogists and local researchers can trace early settlements and rural school sites like Dixieland School, Fairmead, and the northern hub of Le Grand.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1946 Map of Le Grand, 1961 Print
    1946 Map of Le Grand, 1961 Print
    1946 Le Grand
    1961 Print · USGS
    Le Grand and the surrounding Central Valley ranch lands are captured here just after the war as the region's agricultural footprint matured. Researchers can trace the path of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe through Le Grand and Marguerite, or locate early industrial sites like the Gravel Pit near Mariposa Creek.

  23. 1947 Map of Le Grand
    1947 Map of Le Grand
    1947 Le Grand
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Central Valley agricultural landscape of Merced and Madera counties comes into focus just after the war. Researchers can trace the Sharon Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line through Le Grand and Marguerite, past Ash Slough and dozens of rural windmills.

  24. 1947 Map of Raynor Creek
    1947 Map of Raynor Creek
    1947 Raynor Creek
    1947 Print · USGS
    Madera and Merced counties meet along the Chowchilla River during the late 1940s, a period of ranching and rural development. Genealogists can trace early routes like Buchanan Road and family-named landmarks such as Raynor Creek.
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1947 Map of Mariposa
    1947 Map of Mariposa
    1947 Mariposa
    1947 Print · USGS
    Mariposa and its surrounding gold-country foothills are documented here in the late 1940s as the town grew along the Yosemite All-Year Highway. Researchers can locate old mining operations like the Mariposa Mine and small community hubs like Mormon Bar and the Sebastopol Sch.
    5 unique versions available

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