Old Maps of Yosemite West, California

Explore 18 old maps of Yosemite West, spanning from 1897 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Yosemite West, CA maps

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  1. 1897 Map of Yosemite
    1897 Map of Yosemite
    1897 Yosemite
    1897 Print · USGS
    The Sierra Nevada high country is captured here during the earliest years of the national park, before major infrastructure changed the landscape. Researchers can locate early homesteads and travel stops like Hog Ranch, Harden Ranch, and Sequoia.

  2. 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.

  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. 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

  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. 1956 Map of Yosemite, 1961 Print
    1956 Map of Yosemite, 1961 Print
    1956 Yosemite
    1961 Print · USGS
    The high Sierra landscape in the mid-fifties shows the development of recreation and park management. You can trace the trails around Half Dome, locate the Badger Pass Ski Area, or find old settlements like Foresta and Wawona.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 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

  9. 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.

  10. 1976 Map of Yosemite Valley, 1994 Print
    1976 Map of Yosemite Valley, 1994 Print
    1976 Yosemite Valley
    1994 Print · USGS
    The High Sierra and the iconic Yosemite Valley are captured here during the 1970s, showing the primary road networks and backcountry trails of the day. Researchers can trace the layout of Yosemite Village or locate historic mining sites like Schroeder Mine and Buffalo Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1990 Map of El Capitan
    1990 Map of El Capitan
    1990 El Capitan
    1990 Print · USGS
    Yosemite's high country and the Merced gateway are captured here in the late twentieth century. Researchers can trace the infrastructure of Badger Pass Ski Area and the remote settlements at Yosemite West and Foresta.

  12. 1992 Map of El Capitan, 1995 Print
    1992 Map of El Capitan, 1995 Print
    1992 El Capitan
    1995 Print · USGS
    Yosemite National Park and the surrounding Sierra National Forest are shown here in the early nineties, centered on the iconic monolith of El Capitan. Researchers can trace the layout of Badger Pass Ski Area, the historic Old Coulterville Road, and the community at Foresta.

  13. 1997 Map of El Capitan, 2002 Print
    1997 Map of El Capitan, 2002 Print
    1997 El Capitan
    2002 Print · USGS
    Yosemite's iconic granite monoliths and high meadows are documented in the late nineties, from the valley floor to the winter slopes. Trace the historic Old Coulterville Road or locate landmarks like Foresta, Badger Pass, and Cathedral Spires.

  14. 2004 Map of El Capitan, 2007 Print
    2004 Map of El Capitan, 2007 Print
    2004 El Capitan
    2007 Print · USGS
    Mariposa County, California, is captured here in the early 2000s, showcasing the high-elevation meadows and sheer granite faces of the Yosemite valley. Researchers can trace historic access routes like Old Coulterville Road or locate the Hennes Ridge Lookout and the Badger Pass Ski Hill.

  15. 2012 Map of El Capitan, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of El Capitan, 2012 Print
    2012 El Capitan
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Yosemite West, including Mariposa County, United States, and other nearby areas

  16. 2015 Map of El Capitan, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of El Capitan, 2015 Print
    2015 El Capitan
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Yosemite West, including Mariposa County, United States, and other nearby areas

  17. 2018 Map of El Capitan, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of El Capitan, 2018 Print
    2018 El Capitan
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Yosemite West, including Mariposa County, United States, and other nearby areas

  18. 2021 Map of El Capitan, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of El Capitan, 2021 Print
    2021 El Capitan
    2021 Print · USGS
    Mariposa County’s high Sierra landscape is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showcasing the dramatic granite architecture of the Yosemite region. Researchers can trace historic routes like the Old Big Oak Flat Road Trl and find landmarks such as Bridalveil Meadow and Foresta.

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