Old Maps of Benton Crossing, California for Metal Detecting

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

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  1. 1914 Map of Mt. Morrison
    1914 Map of Mt. Morrison
    1914 Mt. Morrison
    1914 Print · USGS
    The High Sierra and Mono Basin are seen here in the early twentieth century, showing a network of remote ranches and early timber camps. Researchers can trace historic sites like Mono Mills, the remote Dutch Petes Ranch, and the Casa Diablo Mine.
    8 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. 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.

  4. 1953 Map of Mt. Morrison, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Mt. Morrison, 1955 Print
    1953 Mt. Morrison
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Eastern Sierra Nevada and Owens River valley appear here in the early fifties, a time of both ranching and high-altitude recreation. Genealogists and historians can trace Arcularius Ranch, the site at Old Mammoth, and the Scheelore Mine among the mountain peaks.
    7 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 1983 Map of Whitmore Hot Sprs
    1983 Map of Whitmore Hot Sprs
    1983 Whitmore Hot Sprs
    1983 Print · USGS
    Mono County's high-desert basin is captured here in the early eighties as a landscape of thermal springs and cattle ranching. Researchers can locate the Cashbaugh Ranch, trace the waters of Hot Creek, and identify the Mono County Youth Camp near the alkali flats.

  8. 1988 Map of Benton Range
    1988 Map of Benton Range
    1988 Benton Range
    1988 Print · USGS
    The high desert and alpine peaks of the California-Nevada border come alive in this late-century survey of the Benton Range. Researchers can trace the heritage of remote outposts like Benton and Montgomery City alongside historic workings like the Black Warrior Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1990 Map of Whitmore Hot Sprs, 1995 Print
    1990 Map of Whitmore Hot Sprs, 1995 Print
    1990 Whitmore Hot Sprs
    1995 Print · USGS
    Mono County's hydrothermal landscape is captured here in the early nineties, showing a region defined by its volcanic geology and high-desert hydrology. Researchers can locate the State Fish Hatchery, the isolated Cashbaugh Ranch, and the waters of Big Alkali Lake.

  10. 1994 Map of Whitmore Hot Sprs, 1997 Print
    1994 Map of Whitmore Hot Sprs, 1997 Print
    1994 Whitmore Hot Sprs
    1997 Print · USGS
    The geothermal Long Valley region during the 1990s highlights a landscape of alkali flats and thermal springs. Genealogists and researchers can locate Cashbaugh Ranch, Whitmore Hot Sprs, and the Hot Creek State Fish Hatchery along the Owens River.

  11. 2021 Map of Whitmore Hot Springs, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Whitmore Hot Springs, 2021 Print
    2021 Whitmore Hot Springs
    2021 Print · USGS
    Eastern Sierra Nevada geothermal features and high-altitude basins are revealed in this recent survey of Mono County. Researchers can trace the network of trails and springs from Whitmore Hot Springs and Whitmore Tub to the Mammoth Yosemite Airport.

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