Old Maps of Plumas County, California for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 191 historic maps of Plumas County. 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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Plumas County, CA maps

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  1. 1886 Map of Honey Lake
    1886 Map of Honey Lake
    1886 Honey Lake
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers Plumas County, including Susanville, Susanville, and other nearby areas

  2. 1886 Map of Lassen Peak
    1886 Map of Lassen Peak
    1886 Lassen Peak
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers Plumas County, including Burney, Westwood, and other nearby areas

  3. 1888 Map of Bidwell Bar, 1956 Print
    1888 Map of Bidwell Bar, 1956 Print
    1888 Bidwell Bar
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Plumas County, including Woodleaf, Brush Creek, and other nearby areas

  4. 1890 Map of Sierraville, 1955 Print
    1890 Map of Sierraville, 1955 Print
    1890 Sierraville
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Plumas County, including Reno, Portola, and other nearby areas

  5. 1891 Map of Bidwell Bar
    1891 Map of Bidwell Bar
    1891 Bidwell Bar
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Plumas County, including Woodleaf, Brush Creek, and other nearby areas

  6. 1891 Map of Downieville
    1891 Map of Downieville
    1891 Downieville
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Plumas County, including Two Rivers, East Quincy, and other nearby areas

  7. 1891 Map of Honey Lake
    1891 Map of Honey Lake
    1891 Honey Lake
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Plumas County, including Susanville, Susanville, and other nearby areas

  8. 1892 Map of Sierraville
    1892 Map of Sierraville
    1892 Sierraville
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Plumas County, including Reno, Portola, and other nearby areas

  9. 1892 Map of Lassen Peak
    1892 Map of Lassen Peak
    1892 Lassen Peak
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Plumas County, including Burney, Westwood, and other nearby areas

  10. 1893 Map of Bidwell Bar
    1893 Map of Bidwell Bar
    1893 Bidwell Bar
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Plumas County, including Woodleaf, Brush Creek, and other nearby areas

  11. 1893 Map of Honey Lake
    1893 Map of Honey Lake
    1893 Honey Lake
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Plumas County, including Susanville, Susanville, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  12. 1893 Map of Downieville
    1893 Map of Downieville
    1893 Downieville
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Plumas County, including Two Rivers, East Quincy, and other nearby areas

  13. 1894 Map of Sierraville
    1894 Map of Sierraville
    1894 Sierraville
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers Plumas County, including Reno, Portola, and other nearby areas
    9 unique versions available

  14. 1894 Map of Lassen Peak
    1894 Map of Lassen Peak
    1894 Lassen Peak
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers Plumas County, including Burney, Westwood, and other nearby areas
    8 unique versions available

  15. 1895 Map of Bidwell Bar
    1895 Map of Bidwell Bar
    1895 Bidwell Bar
    1895 Print · USGS
    Covers Plumas County, including Woodleaf, Brush Creek, and other nearby areas

  16. 1895 Map of Downieville
    1895 Map of Downieville
    1895 Downieville
    1895 Print · USGS
    Covers Plumas County, including Two Rivers, East Quincy, and other nearby areas

  17. 1896 Map of Downieville
    1896 Map of Downieville
    1896 Downieville
    1896 Print · USGS
    Covers Plumas County, including Two Rivers, East Quincy, and other nearby areas

  18. 1897 Map of Bidwell Bar
    1897 Map of Bidwell Bar
    1897 Bidwell Bar
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers Plumas County, including Woodleaf, Brush Creek, and other nearby areas
    7 unique versions available

  19. 1897 Map of Downieville
    1897 Map of Downieville
    1897 Downieville
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers Plumas County, including Two Rivers, East Quincy, and other nearby areas
    7 unique versions available

  20. 1937 Map of Blairsden
    1937 Map of Blairsden
    1937 Blairsden
    1937 Print · USGS
    Covers Plumas County, including Two Rivers, Graeagle, and other nearby areas

  21. 1943 Map of Blairsden
    1943 Map of Blairsden
    1943 Blairsden
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Plumas County, including Two Rivers, Graeagle, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  22. 1948 Map of Mooreville Ridge, 1953 Print
    1948 Map of Mooreville Ridge, 1953 Print
    1948 Mooreville Ridge
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Plumas County, including Woodleaf, Nelsons Crossing, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  23. 1948 Map of Cascade, 1955 Print
    1948 Map of Cascade, 1955 Print
    1948 Cascade
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Plumas County, including Nelsons Crossing, Butte County, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  24. 1948 Map of American House, 1956 Print
    1948 Map of American House, 1956 Print
    1948 American House
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Plumas County, including Butte County, Yuba County, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  25. 1948 Map of Strawberry Valley, 1957 Print
    1948 Map of Strawberry Valley, 1957 Print
    1948 Strawberry Valley
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Plumas County, including Strawberry Valley, Eagleville, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

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