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Old Maps of Paradise, California for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of Paradise. 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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Paradise, CA maps

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  1. 1912 Map of Mt. Goddard
    1912 Map of Mt. Goddard
    1912 Mt. Goddard
    1912 Print · USGS
    The high Sierra crest at the opening of the twentieth century remains a land of seasonal camps and early hydroelectric power. Trace the old trails to Andrews Camp, the Old Brewery near Bishop, and early wilderness outposts at Hot Springs.
    10 unique versions available
  4. 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
  7. 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.
  10. 1949 Map of Mt. Tom, 1955 Print
    1949 Map of Mt. Tom, 1955 Print
    1949 Mt. Tom
    1955 Print · USGS
    In the Sierra Nevada during the late 1940s, the tungsten mining boom transformed the landscape around Round Valley. Researchers can trace industrial sites like the Adamson Mine, locate the Round Valley School, and explore the canyon routes leading to Scheelite.
    6 unique versions available
  13. 1951 Map of Mt. Tom
    1951 Map of Mt. Tom
    1951 Mt. Tom
    1951 Print · USGS
    Inyo County mining reached its peak in the early fifties as tungsten and vanadium extraction transformed the eastern Sierra slopes. Researchers can trace the era's industrial footprint through the Pine Creek Mine, Tungsten Hills, and the company town at Rovana.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1954 Map of Mt. Tom, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Mt. Tom, 1955 Print
    1954 Mt. Tom
    1955 Print · USGS
    The eastern Sierra Nevada is captured here during the peak of its mid-century tungsten mining boom. Genealogists and historians can trace the industrial footprints of Scheelite and Rovana, or locate remote landmarks like Paradise Camp and the Round Valley School.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 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
  22. 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.
  25. 1978 Map of Bishop, 1994 Print
    1978 Map of Bishop, 1994 Print
    1978 Bishop
    1994 Print · USGS
    The Owens Valley and Eastern Sierra come alive in this late seventies study, documenting a landscape shaped by mining and high-altitude water storage. Local researchers can trace family names and industry at Pine Creek Mine, Scheelite, and Lucky Strike Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1983 Map of Rovana
    1983 Map of Rovana
    1983 Rovana
    1983 Print · USGS
    Round Valley and the Owens River corridor are captured in the early 1980s as centers for mining and water management. Researchers can trace local landmarks like the Round Valley School and industrial sites including the Western Mine and the Powerhouse near Birchim Canyon.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1994 Map of Rovana, 1997 Print
    1994 Map of Rovana, 1997 Print
    1994 Rovana
    1997 Print · USGS
    The Owens Valley comes into focus in the 1990s as a hub of water management and mountain ranching. Trace local landmarks from Rovana to the Western X Mine, and follow the Aqueduct as it winds toward the Pleasant Valley Reservoir.
  34. 2021 Map of Rovana, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Rovana, 2021 Print
    2021 Rovana
    2021 Print · USGS
    Inyo County's high-desert settlements come into focus in this recent survey of the Owens Valley and its dramatic geological boundaries. Researchers can trace local roads and water systems near Paradise, Rovana, and the deep cut of the Owens River Gorge.
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