Old Maps of Portola, California
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Portola, CA maps
(13)- 1890 Map of Sierraville, 1955 Print
1890 Sierraville1955 Print · USGSThe high Sierra Valley and its frontier timber towns are captured here in the late 1800s. Genealogists and historians can trace early rail lines like the Nevada California and Oregon Railway and locate vanished stops and landmarks such as Etta, Purdy, and the Sulphur Spring. - 1892 Map of Sierraville
1892 Sierraville1892 Print · USGSSierraville and the high meadows of the eastern Sierras are shown here in the early 1890s, just as the regional rail network was expanding. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and communities like Loyalton, Sattley, and Beckwith, or follow the California Nevada and Oregon Railway as it winds toward the state line. - 1894 Map of Sierraville
1894 Sierraville1894 Print · USGSThe high Sierra and Plumas county borderlands are shown in the late nineteenth century as early settlements began to take root in the basin. Researchers can trace the path of the California Nevada and Oregon Railway and locate historic sites like Sierraville, the Fair Grounds, and Loyalton.9 unique versions available - 1950 Map of Portola, 1952 Print
1950 Portola1952 Print · USGSPortola and the Sierra Valley are captured here in the early 1950s as the rail and timber industries shaped the Plumas County landscape. Researchers can trace the Western Pacific Railroad corridor, locate the Island Sch (Aband), and find family landmarks like Ramelli Ranch.4 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Chico, 1962 Print
1958 Chico1962 Print · USGSMid-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 - 1960 Map of Chico
1960 Chico1960 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1972 Map of Portola, 1974 Print
1972 Portola1974 Print · USGSPortola and the Middle Fork Feather River valley are captured in the early seventies during a period of established mountain railroading and forest management. Genealogists and local historians can locate Shady Grove Cem, the community of Delleker, and the High Sch. - 1979 Map of Portola, 1993 Print
1979 Portola1993 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1994 Map of Portola, 1998 Print
1994 Portola1998 Print · USGSThe northern Sierra Nevada and Middle Fork Feather River are captured here in the mid-nineties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the streets of Portola, locate Shady Grove Cem, and explore the high country around Beckwourth Peak. - 2012 Map of Portola, 2012 Print
2012 Portola2012 Print · USGSCovers Portola, including Iron Horse, Beckwourth, and other nearby areas - 2015 Map of Portola, 2015 Print
2015 Portola2015 Print · USGSCovers Portola, including Iron Horse, Beckwourth, and other nearby areas - 2018 Map of Portola, 2018 Print
2018 Portola2018 Print · USGSCovers Portola, including Iron Horse, Beckwourth, and other nearby areas - 2021 Map of Portola, 2021 Print
2021 Portola2021 Print · USGSThe northern Sierra Nevada comes alive in this 2021 survey of the Plumas County highlands and the Middle Fork Feather River corridor. Researchers can trace the rail-town heritage of Portola, locate family plots at Shady Grove Cem, and explore the rugged terrain surrounding Beckwourth Peak.
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