Old Maps of Vinton, Plumas County for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 10 historic maps of Vinton. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Vinton's past.


Vinton, Plumas County maps

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  1. 1890 Map of Sierraville, 1955 Print
    1890 Map of Sierraville, 1955 Print
    1890 Sierraville
    1955 Print · USGS
    The 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.

  2. 1892 Map of Sierraville
    1892 Map of Sierraville
    1892 Sierraville
    1892 Print · USGS
    Sierraville 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.

  3. 1894 Map of Sierraville
    1894 Map of Sierraville
    1894 Sierraville
    1894 Print · USGS
    The 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

  4. 1950 Map of Chilcoot, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Chilcoot, 1952 Print
    1950 Chilcoot
    1952 Print · USGS
    The high Sierra gateway at Beckwourth Pass is documented here at mid-century as the railroad and highway networks expanded. Researchers can trace the routes of the Western Pacific and locate local landmarks like Summit Sch and Hallelujah Junction.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 1979 Map of Chilcoot
    1979 Map of Chilcoot
    1979 Chilcoot
    1979 Print · USGS
    The High Sierra meets the valley floor in the late 1970s, where ranching and rail lines define the landscape. Trace early settlement history through the Vinton Cem, the Summit Sch, and local landmarks like Troei Canyon Ranch.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 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

  9. 1994 Map of Chilcoot, 1998 Print
    1994 Map of Chilcoot, 1998 Print
    1994 Chilcoot
    1998 Print · USGS
    The Sierra Valley and Plumas National Forest intersect in this 1990s record of ranching and mountain terrain. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations at Troisi Canyon Ranch and the Vinton Cem, or locate the historic Summit Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 2021 Map of Chilcoot, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Chilcoot, 2021 Print
    2021 Chilcoot
    2021 Print · USGS
    The ranching communities of the eastern Sierra Valley are captured here in the early 2020s, showcasing the intersection of high-desert agriculture and forest land. Researchers can trace local lineage and land use at the Vinton Cem, Chilcoot, and along the banks of Little Last Chance Creek.

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