Old Maps of Knoxville, California for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 14 historic maps of Knoxville. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Knoxville.


Knoxville, CA maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Morgan Valley
    1943 Map of Morgan Valley
    1943 Morgan Valley
    1943 Print · USGS
    Northern California ranching and mining country are captured in the early 1940s at the junction of Lake, Napa, and Yolo counties. Researchers can locate the Morgan Valley Sch and several mines like the Harrison Mine and Red Elephant Mine.

  2. 1944 Map of Morgan Valley
    1944 Map of Morgan Valley
    1944 Morgan Valley
    1944 Print · USGS
    Upper California ranching and mercury mining country are shown here in the mid-1940s near the corner of Lake, Colusa, and Napa counties. Researchers can trace historic operations like Reid Mine, the old Morgan Valley Sch, and local hubs like Knoxville.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1947 Map of Santa Rosa
    1947 Map of Santa Rosa
    1947 Santa Rosa
    1947 Print · USGS
    Northern California in the late 1940s was a landscape of agricultural valleys and vital rail hubs. Trace the historic routes of the Northwestern Pacific through Healdsburg or explore the mid-century waterfronts of Vallejo and Benicia near Mare Island.

  4. 1949 Map of Santa Rosa
    1949 Map of Santa Rosa
    1949 Santa Rosa
    1949 Print · USGS
    The North Bay and Wine Country appear here in the late 1940s, when the Northwestern Pacific RR still dominated regional transit. Genealogists and historians can trace old coastal outposts like Anchor Bay Settlement and the early layout of Santa Rosa.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1958 Map of Knoxville, 1961 Print
    1958 Map of Knoxville, 1961 Print
    1958 Knoxville
    1961 Print · USGS
    Napa County's rugged mining interior is captured in the late fifties, centered on the historic quicksilver district. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of the Manhattan Mine, the settlement of Knoxville, and natural landmarks like Zim Zim Falls.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1958 Map of Morgan Valley, 1962 Print
    1958 Map of Morgan Valley, 1962 Print
    1958 Morgan Valley
    1962 Print · USGS
    The northern California highlands come alive in the late fifties, showing a landscape defined by active mines and sprawling family ranches. Researchers can trace the footprints of the Manhattan Mine, Rumsey Rancheria, and Hennesey Ranch among the ridges.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1958 Map of Santa Rosa, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of Santa Rosa, 1968 Print
    1958 Santa Rosa
    1968 Print · USGS
    The North Bay and Wine Country are captured in the mid-twentieth century as the region balanced its agricultural roots with a growing military and recreational footprint. Researchers can trace the Northwestern Pacific RR through the Russian River valley or locate landmarks like the Petaluma Adobe Historical Monument and The Geysers Resort.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1962 Map of Santa Rosa
    1962 Map of Santa Rosa
    1962 Santa Rosa
    1962 Print · USGS
    The North Bay and Wine Country were entering a period of significant growth in the early sixties, anchored by established rail corridors and coastal maritime commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Santa Rosa, locate the Mare Island Naval Shipyard, and follow the Northwestern Pacific RR through the Cotati Valley.

  9. 1964 Map of Santa Rosa
    1964 Map of Santa Rosa
    1964 Santa Rosa
    1964 Print · USGS
    The North Bay and Wine Country appear in the mid-fifties during a period of significant military and educational growth. Trace old rail lines like the Northwestern Pacific RR and explore historic sites from Petaluma to the Benicia Arsenal.

  10. 1972 Map of Healdsburg, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Healdsburg, 1975 Print
    1972 Healdsburg
    1975 Print · USGS
    Northern California wine country and the lower Lake County basins appear here during the early seventies. Trace the Northwestern Pacific rail line and discover foothill communities like Middletown and Loch Lomond.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 2012 Map of Knoxville, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Knoxville, 2012 Print
    2012 Knoxville
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Knoxville, including Yolo County, Napa County, and other nearby areas

  12. 2015 Map of Knoxville, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Knoxville, 2015 Print
    2015 Knoxville
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Knoxville, including Yolo County, Napa County, and other nearby areas

  13. 2018 Map of Knoxville, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Knoxville, 2018 Print
    2018 Knoxville
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Knoxville, including Yolo County, Napa County, and other nearby areas

  14. 2021 Map of Knoxville, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Knoxville, 2021 Print
    2021 Knoxville
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Napa-Yolo county line area comes into focus in this recent survey of the ridgelands surrounding Knoxville. Researchers can trace the remote geography of Mysterious Valley, locate the Mysterious Valley Airport, and follow the winding course of Zim Zim Cr.

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