Old Maps of Massack, California for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 13 historic maps of Massack. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Massack, CA maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Downieville
    1891 Map of Downieville
    1891 Downieville
    1891 Print · USGS
    The gold-bearing ridges of the Northern Sierra come alive in the 1890s, when mining camps and high-country ranches defined the local economy. Researchers can trace the Sierra Turnpike and locate historic claims like the Empire Mine or the settlement of Whiskey Diggings.

  2. 1893 Map of Downieville
    1893 Map of Downieville
    1893 Downieville
    1893 Print · USGS
    The northern Sierra Nevada's gold country is revealed here during its late nineteenth-century mining peak. Researchers can trace historic claims and family outposts from Whiskey Diggings and Poker Flat to the Plumas Eureka mine.

  3. 1895 Map of Downieville
    1895 Map of Downieville
    1895 Downieville
    1895 Print · USGS
    The high Sierra mining districts of the 1890s are captured here during a peak era of resource extraction. Researchers can trace historic gold camps and industrial sites like Whiskey Diggings, the Plumas Eureka mine, and Poker Flat.

  4. 1896 Map of Downieville
    1896 Map of Downieville
    1896 Downieville
    1896 Print · USGS
    The northern Sierra Nevada comes alive in this 1890s survey of the Feather and Yuba River watersheds. Genealogists and historians can trace gold-rush era settlements from Quincy to Downieville, locating historic sites like Whiskey Diggings and the Empire Mine.

  5. 1897 Map of Downieville
    1897 Map of Downieville
    1897 Downieville
    1897 Print · USGS
    The northern Sierra Nevada's rugged gold country comes to life in the late nineteenth century, showing the dense network of camps and mines around Downieville. Researchers can trace the exact locations of historic operations like the Young America Mine and long-standing settlements like Howland Flat and Quincy.
    7 unique versions available

  6. 1950 Map of Spring Garden, 1958 Print
    1950 Map of Spring Garden, 1958 Print
    1950 Spring Garden
    1958 Print · USGS
    The northern Sierra Nevada's rail and timber landscape comes into focus mid-century as the Plumas National Forest undergoes modernization. Trace the Western Pacific route past the Johnson Mine (Abandoned) and the small settlements of Massack and Spring Garden.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1951 Map of Quincy, 1958 Print
    1951 Map of Quincy, 1958 Print
    1951 Quincy
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Plumas County comes alive through this survey of the American Valley and its surrounding gold-bearing ridges. Researchers can trace the Western Pacific Railroad past historic points like Nelson Point and the Hungarian Placer Mine.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1952 Map of Spring Garden
    1952 Map of Spring Garden
    1952 Spring Garden
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Sierra Nevada rail corridor is defined by the remarkable Williams Loop during the early fifties. Local historians can trace the timber and mining roots of Massack and Spring Garden, or locate the Johnson Mine (Abandoned) and the Fire Station at Lee Summit.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 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

  10. 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.

  11. 1979 Map of Portola, 1993 Print
    1979 Map of Portola, 1993 Print
    1979 Portola
    1993 Print · USGS
    The northern Sierra Nevada and its timber-and-rail economy are captured here during the late seventies, spanning from the Feather River canyons to the high basins. Researchers can trace the path of the Western Pacific RR and locate historic hubs like Quincy, Portola, and Loyalton.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1994 Map of Spring Garden, 1998 Print
    1994 Map of Spring Garden, 1998 Print
    1994 Spring Garden
    1998 Print · USGS
    The Plumas National Forest high country comes into focus in the mid-nineties, showing the intersection of the Feather River Canyon and the Sierra peaks. Researchers can locate the mountain settlement of Spring Garden, the high Grizzly Ridge, and the Johnson Mine near American Valley.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 2021 Map of Spring Garden, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Spring Garden, 2021 Print
    2021 Spring Garden
    2021 Print · USGS
    Modern-day Plumas County comes into focus here, showing the high-country settlements and forest roads within the Plumas National Forest. Local history researchers can trace the routes between Spring Garden, Massack, and Lee Summit while locating landmarks like Argentine Rock.

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