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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Donner Woods, Truckee

Explore 7 historic maps of Donner Woods from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Donner Woods's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Donner Woods's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Donner Woods, Truckee maps

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  1. 1932 Map of Truckee
    1932 Map of Truckee
    1932 Truckee
    1932 Print · USGS
    The high Sierra and Lake Tahoe's western shore are captured here in the early thirties as the region balanced industrial mining and timber with a growing seasonal economy. Trace early lakeside developments from Tahoe Tavern to Meeks Bay PO, or locate historical sites like the Walker Mine and Donner Monument.
  4. 1940 Map of Truckee
    1940 Map of Truckee
    1940 Truckee
    1940 Print · USGS
    The High Sierra and Lake Tahoe shoreline appear here in the pre-war era, showing a landscape defined by timber, tourism, and transit. Genealogists and historians can trace the early resort development at Tahoe Vista, the lumber works at Hobart Mills, and the vital Southern Pacific rail line.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1955 Map of Donner Pass, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Donner Pass, 1957 Print
    1955 Donner Pass
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Sierra Nevada crest in the mid-fifties is defined by the critical transit corridor through Donner Pass and the high alpine lakes of the Tahoe region. Local historians can trace the Southern Pacific Railroad as it passes through Soda Springs and Norden or locate the historic Henness Pass Road.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1955 Map of Norden, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Norden, 1957 Print
    1955 Norden
    1957 Print · USGS
    Donner Pass and the Sierra Nevada crest are captured here in the mid-fifties, during a period of transition for this critical mountain corridor. Genealogists and historians can trace the Southern Pacific rail line through Norden, locate the Old Stanford Wood Camp (Site), or find remote outposts like the Peter Grubb Hut.
    5 unique versions available
  13. 1958 Map of Chico, 1962 Print
    1958 Map of Chico, 1962 Print
    1958 Chico
    1962 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Northern California comes to life across the Central Valley and high Sierras as the postwar economy transformed the landscape. Trace the rail lines of the Southern Pacific RR, locate family roots near Chico Cem, or explore the early layout of Paradise and Beale Air Force Base.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1960 Map of Chico
    1960 Map of Chico
    1960 Chico
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Northern California high country and Sacramento Valley meet in this 1960s-era landscape of mining towns and river settlements. Trace the rail-and-water economy of the gold country through the Empire Mine, Beale Air Force Base, and the Western Pacific Railroad.
  19. 1977 Map of Truckee, 1978 Print
    1977 Map of Truckee, 1978 Print
    1977 Truckee
    1978 Print · USGS
    The High Sierra and Lake Tahoe regions come into focus in the late seventies, showing a landscape defined by massive reservoir projects and mountain transit. Genealogists and historians can trace the Southern Pacific rail line through Truckee or explore old mining districts near North Bloomfield and Colfax.
    2 unique versions available
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