Old Maps of The Grove, California for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 13 historic maps of The Grove. 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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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of The Grove.


The Grove, CA maps

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  1. 1917 Map of Winton
    1917 Map of Winton
    1917 Winton
    1917 Print · USGS
    Merced County agriculture was flourishing during the First World War as three major rail lines crossed the valley floor. Genealogists and local historians can trace early settlements at Winton and Amsterdam or locate rural landmarks like Hopeton School.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 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.

  3. 1948 Map of Winton
    1948 Map of Winton
    1948 Winton
    1948 Print · USGS
    Merced County agriculture and military aviation converge in this late-1940s survey of the San Joaquin Valley. Local historians can trace the irrigation network of the Escaladian Canal or locate family sites like Reinero Ranch and Washington Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 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.

  5. 1961 Map of Winton, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Winton, 1963 Print
    1961 Winton
    1963 Print · USGS
    Merced County agriculture and military operations intersect in the early sixties near the town of Winton. Local researchers can trace the footprint of Castle Air Force Base alongside community landmarks like Hopeton Cem and the Shaffer Bridge over the river.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1961 Map of Atwater, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Atwater, 1963 Print
    1961 Atwater
    1963 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Valley's agricultural and military landscape comes alive in the early sixties as the jet age meets established rail towns. Local historians can trace the development of Castle Air Force Base and find local landmarks like Hopeton Cem, Shaffer Bridge, and numerous rural schools.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 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

  8. 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).

  9. 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.

  10. 2012 Map of Winton, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Winton, 2012 Print
    2012 Winton
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers The Grove, including Atwater, Winton, and other nearby areas

  11. 2015 Map of Winton, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Winton, 2015 Print
    2015 Winton
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers The Grove, including Atwater, Winton, and other nearby areas

  12. 2018 Map of Winton, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Winton, 2018 Print
    2018 Winton
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers The Grove, including Atwater, Winton, and other nearby areas

  13. 2021 Map of Winton, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Winton, 2021 Print
    2021 Winton
    2021 Print · USGS
    Merced County agriculture and aviation meet in the San Joaquin Valley during this recent era. Genealogists and local historians can trace the irrigation network from the Merced River to Winton, or locate rural landmarks like Hopeton Cem and Castle Airport.

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