1990s Maps of Nevada County, California

Explore 18 historic maps of Nevada County from the 1990s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1990s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Nevada County's landscape evolved across the 1990s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Nevada County's history through authentic maps from the 1990s. This is your window into the past.


Nevada County, CA maps

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  1. 1992 Map of Martis Peak, 1994 Print
    1992 Map of Martis Peak, 1994 Print
    1992 Martis Peak
    1994 Print · USGS
    The Sierra Nevada high country comes into focus in the early nineties as classic timber lands gave way to year-round recreation. Trace the history of the Union Mills (Site), the summit at Martis Peak, and the early layout of Northstar-at-Tahoe.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1992 Map of Truckee, 1994 Print
    1992 Map of Truckee, 1994 Print
    1992 Truckee
    1994 Print · USGS
    Truckee and the surrounding Sierra Nevada highlands are shown in the early nineties, centered on the vital rail and river crossing. Historians can trace the Emigrant Road Trail and locate significant sites like the Murphy Cabin (Site) and Joerger Ranch.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1993 Map of Yuba City, 1994 Print
    1993 Map of Yuba City, 1994 Print
    1993 Yuba City
    1994 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento Valley and Sierra Nevada foothills meet in the 1990s, where agricultural bypasses and river networks surround the iconic Sutter Buttes. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific through hubs like Marysville and Gridley.

  4. 1995 Map of Camp Far West
    1995 Map of Camp Far West
    1995 Camp Far West
    1995 Print · USGS
    Yuba and Placer counties meet here in the mid-nineties, where the foothills rise above the sprawling airfield and the reservoir. Researchers can trace the Overland Emigrant Road and locate historical landmarks like Spenceville and the Lofton Cem.

  5. 1995 Map of Challenge
    1995 Map of Challenge
    1995 Challenge
    1995 Print · USGS
    The northern Sierra foothills are captured in the mid-1990s as timber and hydroelectric interests shaped the landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Keystone Cemetery, Baker Ranch, and the old settlement of Challenge.

  6. 1995 Map of Smartville
    1995 Map of Smartville
    1995 Smartville
    1995 Print · USGS
    The Yuba River gold country near Smartville is documented here in the mid-nineties, showing a landscape shaped by mining and military use. Researchers can trace the heritage of old camps and ranch sites like Timbuctoo, Sicard Flat, and the Empire Ranch.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1995 Map of Lake Combie
    1995 Map of Lake Combie
    1995 Lake Combie
    1995 Print · USGS
    The Sierra Nevada foothills emerge in the mid-nineties as a blend of suburban growth and historic water systems. Genealogists and historians can trace the Overland Emigrant Road and locate the Stockton Hill Mine near Lake Combie.

  8. 1995 Map of Camptonville
    1995 Map of Camptonville
    1995 Camptonville
    1995 Print · USGS
    Settled among the western Sierra Nevada foothills in the 1990s, this area centers on the historic community of Camptonville. Genealogists and researchers can locate family-named landmarks like Lohman Ranch or Kelly Ranch, and trace the path of the Middle Yuba River past Freemans Crossing.

  9. 1995 Map of Nevada City
    1995 Map of Nevada City
    1995 Nevada City
    1995 Print · USGS
    Nevada City and the surrounding gold country are shown here in the mid-nineties, revealing a landscape shaped by both nature and industry. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Reader Ranch and Hillard Ranch, or locate historic mining sites including Cherokee Diggings and the Sebastopol Diggings.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1995 Map of French Corral
    1995 Map of French Corral
    1995 French Corral
    1995 Print · USGS
    Gold country history is carved into the landscape of the San Juan Ridge in the mid-1990s. Genealogists and historians can trace the legacy of hydraulic mining at the French Corral Diggings or locate the Historical Covered Bridge near Bridgeport.

  11. 1995 Map of Oregon House
    1995 Map of Oregon House
    1995 Oregon House
    1995 Print · USGS
    Upper Yuba County in the mid-1990s showcases a landscape shaped by reservoir systems and rural ranching. Researchers can trace local landmarks like the Oregon House Sch, Pal O Mine Ranch, and the historical water routes of Scott Ditch.

  12. 1995 Map of Rough And Ready
    1995 Map of Rough And Ready
    1995 Rough And Ready
    1995 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the Sierra Nevada are captured in the mid-nineties, showing the growing community of Penn Valley and the waters of Lake Wildwood. Researchers can trace the legacy of local gold mining at the Kentucky Ridge Prospects or locate family roots near Ready Springs Union Sch.

  13. 1995 Map of Wolf
    1995 Map of Wolf
    1995 Wolf
    1995 Print · USGS
    The Nevada and Placer county line comes alive in the mid-1990s as it follows the winding Bear River through the Sierra foothills. Researchers can trace historic sites like Garden Bar and Wolf, the operations at Pine Hill Mine, and the modern Combie Aqueduct.

  14. 1995 Map of Grass Valley
    1995 Map of Grass Valley
    1995 Grass Valley
    1995 Print · USGS
    Grass Valley and Nevada City are shown here in the mid-1990s, when the region's deep mining heritage met modern residential growth. Genealogists and historians can trace industrial sites like Empire Mine alongside St Patricks Cem and Peardale.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1998 Map of Lake Combie, 2002 Print
    1998 Map of Lake Combie, 2002 Print
    1998 Lake Combie
    2002 Print · USGS
    Northern California hill country at the turn of the millennium shows a fascinating mix of pioneer trails and modern water management. Trace the historic Overland Emigrant Road past the Stockton Hill Mine or the shores of Lake of the Pines.

  16. 1998 Map of Grass Valley, 2002 Print
    1998 Map of Grass Valley, 2002 Print
    1998 Grass Valley
    2002 Print · USGS
    Grass Valley and Nevada City represent the heart of the Gold Country during the late 1990s as the region balanced mining history with modern growth. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the Idaho-Maryland Mine, St Patricks Cem, and Granite Hill.

  17. 1998 Map of Rough And Ready, 2002 Print
    1998 Map of Rough And Ready, 2002 Print
    1998 Rough And Ready
    2002 Print · USGS
    The Gold Country near Nevada County transitions from its mining past into a modern residential landscape in the late nineties. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks like Haney Mountain, visit the Ready Springs Union Sch, or locate old prospects near Rough and Ready.

  18. 1998 Map of Wolf, 2002 Print
    1998 Map of Wolf, 2002 Print
    1998 Wolf
    2002 Print · USGS
    The Nevada and Placer county borderlands in the late nineties are defined by foothill ranching and water infrastructure. Trace historic paths like Emigrant Road, find the Pine Hill Mine, and locate old settlements at Wolf and Garden Bar.

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