2000s (21st Century) Maps of Placer County, California

Explore 58 historic maps of Placer County from the 2000s (21st Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 2000s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Placer County, CA maps

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  1. 2000 Map of Granite Chief, 2003 Print
    2000 Map of Granite Chief, 2003 Print
    2000 Granite Chief
    2003 Print · USGS
    In the high Sierra around the turn of the millennium, this map captures a landscape defined by historic trails and wilderness preservation. Trace the Western States Trail past the Watson Monument Emigrant Pass Marker or locate the remote Mildred Lakes.

  2. 2000 Map of Washington, 2003 Print
    2000 Map of Washington, 2003 Print
    2000 Washington
    2003 Print · USGS
    The Nevada and Placer County line at the turn of the millennium reveals a landscape deeply marked by mining and migration. Trace family history through the Alpha Diggings, the Zeibright Mine, and the historic Overland Emigrant Trail.

  3. 2000 Map of Cisco Grove, 2003 Print
    2000 Map of Cisco Grove, 2003 Print
    2000 Cisco Grove
    2003 Print · USGS
    The High Sierra near the Placer and Nevada county line is shown here at the turn of the millennium. Researchers can trace the Overland Emigrant Trail and Southern Pacific tracks past Cisco Grove and the Main Sierra Boy Scout Camp.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 2000 Map of Royal Gorge, 2003 Print
    2000 Map of Royal Gorge, 2003 Print
    2000 Royal Gorge
    2003 Print · USGS
    The High Sierra backcountry of Placer County is captured here at the turn of the millennium, showing a landscape defined by deep canyons and mining history. Researchers can trace the paths of the Western States Trail and locate historic sites like the Lost Emigrant Mine and Handy Camp (Site).

  5. 2000 Map of Foresthill, 2003 Print
    2000 Map of Foresthill, 2003 Print
    2000 Foresthill
    2003 Print · USGS
    The Placer County gold country around the Foresthill Divide is shown here at the turn of the millennium. Researchers can locate historic mining sites like Yankee Jims, Iowa Hill, and the Mayflower Mine alongside the Western States Trail.

  6. 2000 Map of Norden, 2003 Print
    2000 Map of Norden, 2003 Print
    2000 Norden
    2003 Print · USGS
    Donner Pass and the surrounding Sierra Nevada peaks are shown here at the close of the twentieth century. Researchers can trace the path of the Southern Pacific Railroad and the Overland Emigrant Trail near Norden and Donner Lake.

  7. 2000 Map of Westville, 2003 Print
    2000 Map of Westville, 2003 Print
    2000 Westville
    2003 Print · USGS
    The Placer County high country is shown at the turn of the millennium, documenting a terrain steeped in gold-rush mining and forestry history. Researchers can trace historic locations like Damascus (Site) or locate the industrial footprints of the American Eagle Mine and Mountain Gate Tunnel.

  8. 2000 Map of Greek Store, 2003 Print
    2000 Map of Greek Store, 2003 Print
    2000 Greek Store
    2003 Print · USGS
    Placer County's gold-mining legacy is preserved in this late-twentieth-century study of the high ridges and river canyons. Researchers can locate numerous historical extraction sites like Millers Defeat Mine and vanished settlements such as Greek Store (Site).

  9. 2000 Map of Chicago Park, 2003 Print
    2000 Map of Chicago Park, 2003 Print
    2000 Chicago Park
    2003 Print · USGS
    Near the turn of the millennium, this Nevada County landscape shows the deep scars and historic routes of the Sierra foothills. Researchers can trace the legacy of the hydraulic mining era at You Bet and Red Dog or locate the Donner Trail Marker near Chicago Park.

  10. 2000 Map of Blue Canyon, 2003 Print
    2000 Map of Blue Canyon, 2003 Print
    2000 Blue Canyon
    2003 Print · USGS
    The Sierra Nevada crest near Nyack and Blue Canyon was a crucial gateway for pioneers and later the railroad. Local history researchers can trace the paths of the Overland Trail and Carpenter Overland Road alongside numerous mines like the Zeibright Mine.

  11. 2000 Map of Truckee, 2003 Print
    2000 Map of Truckee, 2003 Print
    2000 Truckee
    2003 Print · USGS
    Truckee and the surrounding Sierra Nevada highlands are shown at the turn of the millennium as the area balanced mountain recreation with its deep rail and pioneer history. Trace the path of the Commemorative Overland Emigrant Trail and find historic sites like Old Schaeffer Mill.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 2000 Map of Duncan Peak, 2003 Print
    2000 Map of Duncan Peak, 2003 Print
    2000 Duncan Peak
    2003 Print · USGS
    Placer County's high Sierra ridges and deep river canyons are shown here as they appeared at the turn of the millennium. Researchers can trace historical mining claims and lookouts, from the Golden Fleece Tunnel to the Duncan Peak Lookout.

  13. 2000 Map of Dutch Flat, 2003 Print
    2000 Map of Dutch Flat, 2003 Print
    2000 Dutch Flat
    2003 Print · USGS
    The Gold Country ridges of Placer County come alive in this millennium-era update, showing the deep scars of hydraulic mining. Genealogists and researchers can trace local roots at the Dutch Flat Cemetery or locate old industrial sites like Nichols Diggings and the Navy Red Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 2000 Map of Soda Springs, 2003 Print
    2000 Map of Soda Springs, 2003 Print
    2000 Soda Springs
    2003 Print · USGS
    The high Sierra crest at the turn of the millennium shows a landscape defined by mountain transit and forest management. Local researchers can trace historical routes like the Emigrant Trail near modern Soda Springs and the rural campus of the Donner Trail School.

  15. 2000 Map of Michigan Bluff, 2003 Print
    2000 Map of Michigan Bluff, 2003 Print
    2000 Michigan Bluff
    2003 Print · USGS
    The high ridges of Placer County come into focus during the late twentieth century, showing a landscape defined by its deep mining roots and forest management. Researchers can trace the massive Big Gun Diggings and find historic sites like Michigan Bluff and Last Chance.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 2021 Map of Homewood, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Homewood, 2021 Print
    2021 Homewood
    2021 Print · USGS
    The western shoreline of Lake Tahoe comes into focus in the early 2020s, showing the established communities of Homewood and Tahoma. High-country hikers and researchers can trace the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail and locate remote landmarks like Miller Meadows and Richardson Lake.

  17. 2021 Map of Wentworth Springs, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Wentworth Springs, 2021 Print
    2021 Wentworth Springs
    2021 Print · USGS
    In the high Sierra during the early 2020s, this area centers on the rugged interface of two national forests and the vital waters of Loon Lake. Researchers can trace remote routes like Ice House Rd and locate landmarks such as Wentworth Springs and The Pinnacles.

  18. 2021 Map of Greek Store, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Greek Store, 2021 Print
    2021 Greek Store
    2021 Print · USGS
    Placer County’s high ridges and river canyons are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring geography of the Sierra Nevada gold country. Genealogists and hikers can trace historical sites like the Last Chance Cem, the Western States Trl, and old waterworks such as the Pine Nut Ditch.

  19. 2021 Map of Martis Peak, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Martis Peak, 2021 Print
    2021 Martis Peak
    2021 Print · USGS
    The high Sierra peaks and valley meadows north of Lake Tahoe are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Local researchers can trace the modern expansion of Truckee alongside legacy landmarks like Union Mills, Hirschdale, and Brockway Summit.

  20. 2021 Map of Bunker Hill, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Bunker Hill, 2021 Print
    2021 Bunker Hill
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Placer and El Dorado county line in the early twenty-first century reveals a rugged mountain landscape managed for forest health and water storage. Researchers can trace the legendary Western States Trl past French Meadows Reservoir or locate remote high-country landmarks like Bunker Hill and Wallace Peak.

  21. 2021 Map of Lake Combie, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Lake Combie, 2021 Print
    2021 Lake Combie
    2021 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the Sierra Nevada are shown here as a landscape of modern residential estates and enduring water infrastructure. Researchers can trace historic water routes like the Stockton Hill Ditch and Combie Ophir Canal alongside developments such as Meadow Vista and Lake of the Pines.

  22. 2021 Map of Rocklin, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Rocklin, 2021 Print
    2021 Rocklin
    2021 Print · USGS
    The foothills of Placer County come into focus in the early 2020s, showing the modern suburban footprint alongside vital historical water infrastructure. Genealogists and hikers can trace connections between the Newcastle Rocklin Gold Hill Cem, the Sierra College - Rocklin Campus, and the Pioneer Express Trl.

  23. 2021 Map of Pleasant Grove, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Pleasant Grove, 2021 Print
    2021 Pleasant Grove
    2021 Print · USGS
    The northern Sacramento Valley transitions from rural ranch lands to suburban growth in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and historians can trace the irrigation networks of Sutter Ditch and the established communities of Pleasant Grove and Riego.

  24. 2021 Map of Roseville, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Roseville, 2021 Print
    2021 Roseville
    2021 Print · USGS
    The rapid development of Placer County in the early twenty-first century is captured here as Roseville and Rocklin expand. Researchers can trace land use around Miners Ravine, Telegraph Hill, and the Roseville Cem.

  25. 2021 Map of Auburn, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Auburn, 2021 Print
    2021 Auburn
    2021 Print · USGS
    Auburn and the surrounding Sierra foothills are captured here in the twenty-first century, showing a complex landscape of water infrastructure and gold-country history. Genealogists and historians can locate the Placer County Courthouse, several cemeteries including Old Auburn Cem, and sites along the river like Murderers Bar.

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