Old Maps of Irvine, California for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 52 historic maps of Irvine. 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.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Irvine.


Irvine, CA maps

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  1. 1896 Map of Santa Ana
    1896 Map of Santa Ana
    1896 Santa Ana
    1896 Print · USGS
    Covers Irvine, including Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1896 Map of Anaheim
    1896 Map of Anaheim
    1896 Anaheim
    1896 Print · USGS
    Covers Irvine, including Anaheim, Santa Ana, and other nearby areas

  3. 1898 Map of Anaheim, 1899 Print
    1898 Map of Anaheim, 1899 Print
    1898 Anaheim
    1899 Print · USGS
    Covers Irvine, including Anaheim, Santa Ana, and other nearby areas

  4. 1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1901 Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Irvine, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas
    11 unique versions available

  5. 1901 Map of Santa Ana
    1901 Map of Santa Ana
    1901 Santa Ana
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Irvine, including Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  6. 1901 Map of Anaheim
    1901 Map of Anaheim
    1901 Anaheim
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Irvine, including Anaheim, Santa Ana, and other nearby areas
    7 unique versions available

  7. 1902 Map of Corona
    1902 Map of Corona
    1902 Corona
    1902 Print · USGS
    Covers Irvine, including Anaheim, Santa Ana, and other nearby areas
    7 unique versions available

  8. 1904 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1905 Print
    1904 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1905 Print
    1904 Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers Irvine, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1932 Map of Orange
    1932 Map of Orange
    1932 Orange
    1932 Print · USGS
    Covers Irvine, including Anaheim, Santa Ana, and other nearby areas

  10. 1932 Map of Tustin
    1932 Map of Tustin
    1932 Tustin
    1932 Print · USGS
    Covers Irvine, including Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, and other nearby areas

  11. 1935 Map of Tustin
    1935 Map of Tustin
    1935 Tustin
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Irvine, including Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1935 Map of El Toro
    1935 Map of El Toro
    1935 El Toro
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Irvine, including Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  13. 1935 Map of Orange
    1935 Map of Orange
    1935 Orange
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Irvine, including Anaheim, Santa Ana, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1942 Map of Anaheim
    1942 Map of Anaheim
    1942 Anaheim
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Irvine, including Anaheim, Santa Ana, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1942 Map of Santa Ana
    1942 Map of Santa Ana
    1942 Santa Ana
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Irvine, including Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1942 Map of Santiago Peak, 1943 Print
    1942 Map of Santiago Peak, 1943 Print
    1942 Santiago Peak
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Irvine, including Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  17. 1942 Map of Corona, 1947 Print
    1942 Map of Corona, 1947 Print
    1942 Corona
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Irvine, including Anaheim, Riverside, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1943 Map of Corona
    1943 Map of Corona
    1943 Corona
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Irvine, including Anaheim, Riverside, and other nearby areas

  19. 1947 Map of Santa Ana, 1949 Print
    1947 Map of Santa Ana, 1949 Print
    1947 Santa Ana
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Irvine, including San Diego, Anaheim, and other nearby areas

  20. 1948 Map of Tustin, 1957 Print
    1948 Map of Tustin, 1957 Print
    1948 Tustin
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Irvine, including Santa Ana, Costa Mesa, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1948 Map of Laguna Beach, 1957 Print
    1948 Map of Laguna Beach, 1957 Print
    1948 Laguna Beach
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Irvine, including Newport Beach, Aliso Viejo, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1948 Map of San Juan Capistrano, 1957 Print
    1948 Map of San Juan Capistrano, 1957 Print
    1948 San Juan Capistrano
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Irvine, including Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  23. 1949 Map of San Juan Capistrano
    1949 Map of San Juan Capistrano
    1949 San Juan Capistrano
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Irvine, including Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, and other nearby areas

  24. 1949 Map of Laguna Beach
    1949 Map of Laguna Beach
    1949 Laguna Beach
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Irvine, including Newport Beach, Aliso Viejo, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1949 Map of Santa Ana
    1949 Map of Santa Ana
    1949 Santa Ana
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Irvine, including San Diego, Anaheim, and other nearby areas

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