Old Maps of Ben Hur, California for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 13 historic maps of Ben Hur. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Ben Hur, CA maps

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  1. 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

  2. 1947 Map of Mariposa, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Mariposa, 1948 Print
    1947 Mariposa
    1948 Print · USGS
    The High Sierra and Owens Valley transition is captured here in the late 1940s, just as the region’s hydroelectric and tourism infrastructure was maturing. Genealogists and historians can trace old ranger stations, the Casa Diablo Mine, and rail stops along the Southern Pacific like Benton Station and Zurich.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1947 Map of Mariposa, 1953 Print
    1947 Map of Mariposa, 1953 Print
    1947 Mariposa
    1953 Print · USGS
    Mariposa and its surrounding Sierra foothills are shown here just after the war, when the local economy was rooted in ranching and gold-era mining. Genealogists can locate family-named sites like John Allen Flat and several rural schoolhouses including Oakgrove Sch and Chowchilla Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1947 Map of Ben Hur, 1970 Print
    1947 Map of Ben Hur, 1970 Print
    1947 Ben Hur
    1970 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1940s, the California foothills near the Madera County line supported a network of small schoolhouses and remote ranches. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of the community through Ben Hur Sch, Oakgrove Sch, and the high fire Lookout at Green Mtn.
    6 unique versions available

  5. 1948 Map of Ben Hur
    1948 Map of Ben Hur
    1948 Ben Hur
    1948 Print · USGS
    The foothills of Mariposa and Madera counties are shown here just after the war, when ranching and small school districts defined the area. Researchers can trace the old Raymond Road and locate rural landmarks like Ben Hur Sch, Oakvale Sch, and the Green Mtn Lookout.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1948 Map of Mariposa, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Mariposa, 1951 Print
    1948 Mariposa
    1951 Print · USGS
    The High Sierra and Mariposa foothills are shown here in the late 1940s as the post-war tourism and water infrastructure expanded. Genealogists and historians can locate vanished waypoints like Mormon Bar, the Glacier Point Hotel, and the granite quarries of Knowles.

  7. 1957 Map of Mariposa, 1966 Print
    1957 Map of Mariposa, 1966 Print
    1957 Mariposa
    1966 Print · USGS
    The High Sierra and Owens Valley appear in the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of conservation, hydroelectric power, and mountain industry. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Yosemite Cemetery, the remote Kinsley Station, and the Pine Creek Mine.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1963 Map of Mariposa
    1963 Map of Mariposa
    1963 Mariposa
    1963 Print · USGS
    The High Sierra and Owens Valley meet in the early sixties, showing a landscape defined by gold-rush history and massive post-war water projects. Genealogists and researchers can trace old mining routes near Mariposa, locate the Glacier Point Hotel, and find small settlements like Coarse Gold or Knowles Junction.

  9. 1980 Map of Shaver Lake
    1980 Map of Shaver Lake
    1980 Shaver Lake
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Sierra Nevada foothills and high country come into focus during the early eighties, showing the region's complex water and timber infrastructure. Researchers can trace the heritage of local industry at Knowles Quarry, Buchanan Mine, and the hydroelectric works around Big Creek.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 2012 Map of Ben Hur, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Ben Hur, 2012 Print
    2012 Ben Hur
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Ben Hur, including Madera County, Mariposa County, and other nearby areas

  11. 2015 Map of Ben Hur, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Ben Hur, 2015 Print
    2015 Ben Hur
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Ben Hur, including Madera County, Mariposa County, and other nearby areas

  12. 2018 Map of Ben Hur, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Ben Hur, 2018 Print
    2018 Ben Hur
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Ben Hur, including Madera County, Mariposa County, and other nearby areas

  13. 2021 Map of Ben Hur, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Ben Hur, 2021 Print
    2021 Ben Hur
    2021 Print · USGS
    Mariposa County, California, is captured here in the early twenty-first century as a landscape of rural roads and remote hillsides. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family roots at Pea Ridge Cem or follow the waters of the Chowchilla River past Buckeye Hill.

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