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1980s Maps of Plumas County, California

Explore 20 historic maps of Plumas County from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — 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 Plumas County's landscape evolved across the 1980s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Plumas County's history through authentic maps from the 1980s. This is your window into the past.

Plumas County, CA maps

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  1. 1980 Map of Taylorsville
    1980 Map of Taylorsville
    1980 Taylorsville
    1980 Print · USGS
    Indian Valley and the surrounding Plumas mountains are captured here in the early eighties, centered on the historic town of Taylorsville. Researchers can trace old mining operations at Iron Dyke Mine and Taylor Diggings, or locate family sites like Rhinehart Cabin and Shim Flat Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1980 Map of Chico
    1980 Map of Chico
    1980 Chico
    1980 Print · USGS
    Butte County and the Sierra foothills are shown here in the 1980s as the region's water and timber economies matured. Genealogists and researchers can trace old land grants like Rancho Capay or locate mountain mining sites and settlements such as Cherokee, Magalia, and the Big Bend Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1980 Map of Moonlight Peak
    1980 Map of Moonlight Peak
    1980 Moonlight Peak
    1980 Print · USGS
    The high Sierra terrain of Plumas County is mapped here in the late twentieth century, showing a landscape defined by forest boundaries and remote mining. Historians can trace early industry and mountain life at the Engel Mine, Shake Cabin, and Ruins.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1980 Map of Haskins Valley
    1980 Map of Haskins Valley
    1980 Haskins Valley
    1980 Print · USGS
    Haskins Valley and the high Sierras are depicted in the late 1970s as a landscape of active mining and seasonal ranching. Researchers can trace historic claims like the Robinson Mine and Ontop Mine or locate family-named sites such as Paulson Place.
  13. 1980 Map of Fredonyer Pass
    1980 Map of Fredonyer Pass
    1980 Fredonyer Pass
    1980 Print · USGS
    The high Sierra Nevada divide between Lassen and Plumas counties comes into focus in the early 1980s. Researchers can trace the legacy of mountain ranching at Stephens Ranch and Flemings Sheep Camp, or locate landmarks like Fredonyer Pass and Coyote Peak.
  16. 1980 Map of Meadow Valley
    1980 Map of Meadow Valley
    1980 Meadow Valley
    1980 Print · USGS
    Meadow Valley and the Plumas National Forest are shown here in the 1970s, detailed at a moment when mountain settlements and forestry camps defined the local culture. Researchers can trace the heritage of Spanish Ranch, locate the Pineleaf Mine, or find the secluded Cem near the valley floor.
  19. 1980 Map of Crescent Mills
    1980 Map of Crescent Mills
    1980 Crescent Mills
    1980 Print · USGS
    The high Sierra rail-and-river network of Plumas County is on display in the 1980s, centered on the dramatic canyons and mining legacy of the northern mountains. Trace the winding Western Pacific Railroad as it passes through Keddie, the Wye, and the historic mining operations at Arcadia Mine and Standart Mine.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1980 Map of Twain
    1980 Map of Twain
    1980 Twain
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Plumas County mountains in the late 1970s reveal a landscape shaped by gold mining and the railroad. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Perini Place, locate the Big Flat Cem, and explore the canyon rail sidings at Twain and Virgilia.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1980 Map of Westwood West
    1980 Map of Westwood West
    1980 Westwood West
    1980 Print · USGS
    Northeastern California at the start of the 1980s reveals a landscape shaped by water management and timber transport. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Westwood and Hamilton Branch alongside the Western Pacific railroad and the Indian Ole Dam.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1981 Map of Clio
    1981 Map of Clio
    1981 Clio
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Mohawk Valley and its gold-country heights are captured in the early 1980s as the regional economy shifted from mining to recreation. Researchers can trace historic operations like the Woodchuck Mine, find local residential hubs like Clio, or locate family-named sites such as Mohawk Valley Ranch.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 1981 Map of Calpine
    1981 Map of Calpine
    1981 Calpine
    1981 Print · USGS
    The high Sierra Valley is captured in the early 1980s as the logging and ranching landscape began to shift. Genealogists and historians can trace old family sites and infrastructure like Westside Cem, the Old Railroad Grade, and McPherrin Camp.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1981 Map of Antelope Valley, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Antelope Valley, 1982 Print
    1981 Antelope Valley
    1982 Print · USGS
    The high basins of the Sierras are captured here in the early eighties at the intersection of Plumas and Sierra Counties. Local historians can trace water management systems including the Eastside Canal, the Western Pacific line, and family-named points like Lombardi Point.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1981 Map of Loyalton, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Loyalton, 1982 Print
    1981 Loyalton
    1982 Print · USGS
    Loyalton and the surrounding Sierra Valley are captured here in the early eighties as a hub of ranching and forestry. Genealogists and researchers can locate the local Cemetery and Hospital, or trace the rugged geography of Mount Ina Coolbrith and Smithneck Creek.
  40. 1981 Map of Gold Lake, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Gold Lake, 1982 Print
    1981 Gold Lake
    1982 Print · USGS
    The High Sierra at the dawn of the 1980s shows a landscape defined by alpine lakes and a legacy of deep-earth mining. Trace the remnants of the Jamison Mine (Site) and Empire Mine or locate historic seasonal retreats like Gray Eagle Lodge.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1984 Map of Susanville
    1984 Map of Susanville
    1984 Susanville
    1984 Print · USGS
    Lassen and Plumas counties in the mid-1980s showcase a high-altitude landscape of timber, military installations, and valley settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rail corridors of the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific near Susanville or locate smaller locales like Crescent Mills and the Sierra Army Depot.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1985 Map of Stover Mountain
    1985 Map of Stover Mountain
    1985 Stover Mountain
    1985 Print · USGS
    High Sierra forest and recreation lands are captured here in the mid-eighties, centered on the North Fork Feather River and the volcanic slopes of Stover Mountain. Trace the route of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail or locate the old Cem near the settlement of St Bernard.
  49. 1985 Map of Childs Meadows
    1985 Map of Childs Meadows
    1985 Childs Meadows
    1985 Print · USGS
    High-altitude meadows and timberlands define this 1980s landscape along the Tehama and Plumas county line. Researchers can trace remote habitations like Smith Cabin and Edge Cabin or find local landmarks such as the Historical Monument and Wilson Lake.
  52. 1985 Map of Mt. Harkness
    1985 Map of Mt. Harkness
    1985 Mt. Harkness
    1985 Print · USGS
    The high volcanic peaks of Plumas and Lassen counties are captured here in the mid-1980s. Researchers can locate seasonal outposts like Kelly Camp, trace the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, and find the Fleischmann Boy Scout Camp.
  55. 1985 Map of Reading Peak
    1985 Map of Reading Peak
    1985 Reading Peak
    1985 Print · USGS
    Lassen Volcanic National Park in the mid-1980s reveals a landscape of hydrothermal wonders and high-country wilderness. Trace the path of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail past Bumpass Hell, the Devils Kitchen, and the isolated outpost at Drakesbad.
  58. 1989 Map of Lake Almanor, 1990 Print
    1989 Map of Lake Almanor, 1990 Print
    1989 Lake Almanor
    1990 Print · USGS
    Upper Plumas and Tehama counties appear here in the late eighties as a landscape of timber, volcanic peaks, and high-country reservoirs. Genealogists and historians can trace settlements from Chester and Westwood to mountain outposts like Mineral and Jonesville.
    2 unique versions available
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