Old Maps of Banning, California for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 31 historic maps of Banning. 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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Banning, CA maps

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  1. 1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1901 Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1901 Print · USGS
    Greater Los Angeles at the dawn of the twentieth century is a landscape of growing citrus towns and a burgeoning rail network. Genealogists and historians can trace the early gridded streets of Hollywood and Pasadena or locate landmarks like Bear Lake and the Cahuilla Indian Reservation.
    6 unique versions available

  2. 1901 Map of San Jacinto
    1901 Map of San Jacinto
    1901 San Jacinto
    1901 Print · USGS
    Riverside County at the dawn of the twentieth century shows a landscape transitioning from tribal lands and mountain reserves to citrus and rail hubs. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and rail stops like Palm Springs Sta. and the grid of Florida or the secluded Kenworthy.
    9 unique versions available

  3. 1902 Map of San Gorgonio
    1902 Map of San Gorgonio
    1902 San Gorgonio
    1902 Print · USGS
    Southern California at the turn of the century reveals a land of high-desert ranches and remote mountain mining camps. Genealogists and historians can locate early landmarks like Box S Ranch, Old Woman Springs, and the Rose Mine.
    8 unique versions available

  4. 1904 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1905 Print
    1904 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1905 Print
    1904 Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1905 Print · USGS
    Southern California at the dawn of the twentieth century shows a landscape of citrus groves and coastal towns connected by rail. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements like San Juan Capistrano, find remote sites like the Rose Mine, and study the original water systems of the Santa Ana River.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1942 Map of Banning, 1943 Print
    1942 Map of Banning, 1943 Print
    1942 Banning
    1943 Print · USGS
    Riverside County at the start of the 1940s centers on the critical rail and road artery through the San Gorgonio Pass. Genealogists and historians can locate family holdings like Browns Ranch or trace local landmarks such as Gilman Hot Springs and the St Boniface Indian Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1943 Map of Banning, 1952 Print
    1943 Map of Banning, 1952 Print
    1943 Banning
    1952 Print · USGS
    Riverside County at the height of the Second World War shows the critical transportation and resort corridor through the San Gorgonio Pass. Researchers can trace the legacy of the St Boniface Indian Sch and the development of Highland Springs Resort alongside the Southern Pacific rail line.

  7. 1947 Map of Santa Ana, 1949 Print
    1947 Map of Santa Ana, 1949 Print
    1947 Santa Ana
    1949 Print · USGS
    Southern California is depicted here in the late forties, showing the expansion of the Inland Empire and the Orange County coast. Researchers can trace the early layout of Palm Springs or locate long-standing tribal lands like the Pala Indian Reservation and Rincon Indian Res.

  8. 1949 Map of Santa Ana
    1949 Map of Santa Ana
    1949 Santa Ana
    1949 Print · USGS
    Southern California underwent a profound transformation in the late 1940s as military installations and citrus groves shared the landscape. Researchers can trace early coastal growth at Laguna Beach, military history at Camp Pendleton, and the rail corridors of the Pacific Electric.

  9. 1953 Map of San Bernardino
    1953 Map of San Bernardino
    1953 San Bernardino
    1953 Print · USGS
    Southern California underwent massive post-war growth as suburban sprawl reached the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-road roots of the Inland Empire through the Union Pacific RR and Lake Arrowhead resorts.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1953 Map of Beaumont, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Beaumont, 1954 Print
    1953 Beaumont
    1954 Print · USGS
    The San Gorgonio Pass area thrived in the early fifties as a vital transportation and agricultural hub between the peaks. Researchers can trace the mid-century layout of Beaumont and Banning, locating local landmarks like Sunnyslope Cemetery, the Southern Pacific rail line, and St Boniface School.
    10 unique versions available

  11. 1954 Map of San Gorgonio Mountain, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of San Gorgonio Mountain, 1957 Print
    1954 San Gorgonio Mountain
    1957 Print · USGS
    The San Bernardino high country is captured here during the mid-fifties, showing the peak of alpine resort culture and wilderness preservation. Researchers can locate remote mountain schools like Oak Glen Sch, historic camps such as Camp Angelus, and the old Mill Creek Mine.
    5 unique versions available

  12. 1956 Map of San Bernardino
    1956 Map of San Bernardino
    1956 San Bernardino
    1956 Print · USGS
    Southern California's Inland Empire and High Desert come into focus in the mid-fifties as agriculture gives way to suburban and military growth. Trace early rail lines like the Pacific Electric or find remote landmarks like Camp Rock Mine and George AFB.

  13. 1956 Map of Santa Ana
    1956 Map of Santa Ana
    1956 Santa Ana
    1956 Print · USGS
    Southern California underwent massive mid-century transformation as suburban growth met major military and water projects. Trace the postwar expansion of Santa Ana and Riverside, the layout of Camp Pendleton, and the path of the Colorado River Aqueduct.

  14. 1956 Map of Cabazon, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Cabazon, 1957 Print
    1956 Cabazon
    1957 Print · USGS
    San Gorgonio Pass was a bustling artery of rail and water infrastructure during the mid-fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace early street grids in Banning and Cabazon or locate landmarks like the Millard Canyon Guard Station and the Colorado River Aqueduct.
    5 unique versions available

  15. 1956 Map of Banning, 1961 Print
    1956 Map of Banning, 1961 Print
    1956 Banning
    1961 Print · USGS
    Riverside County towns and mountain passes are captured here during the mid-1950s. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Banning, San Jacinto, and Beaumont while locating landmarks like St Boniface Sch and Sunnyslope Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1957 Map of San Bernardino
    1957 Map of San Bernardino
    1957 San Bernardino
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southern California's Inland Empire and High Desert met during the postwar expansion of the late fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of San Bernardino and Redlands alongside remote landmarks like Edwards AFB and the Camp Rock Mine.

  17. 1958 Map of San Bernardino, 1975 Print
    1958 Map of San Bernardino, 1975 Print
    1958 San Bernardino
    1975 Print · USGS
    Southern California’s Inland Empire and High Desert come into focus during the mid-century boom, showing the rise of suburbs and massive military installations. Researchers can trace the rail networks of the Union Pacific RR or locate landmarks like Norton AFB and Big Bear Lake.

  18. 1959 Map of San Bernardino
    1959 Map of San Bernardino
    1959 San Bernardino
    1959 Print · USGS
    Southern California underwent a massive transformation in the late fifties as suburban growth and military power reshaped the desert and valley. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Union Pacific Railroad and locate early footprints of Joshua Tree National Monument and Edwards Air Force Base.

  19. 1959 Map of Santa Ana, 1971 Print
    1959 Map of Santa Ana, 1971 Print
    1959 Santa Ana
    1971 Print · USGS
    Southern California is captured in a decade of transformation, from the Orange County coast to the desert floor. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of Camp Pendleton, March Air Force Base, and the original Ortega Highway.
    3 unique versions available

  20. 1960 Map of Santa Ana
    1960 Map of Santa Ana
    1960 Santa Ana
    1960 Print · USGS
    Southern California's coastal plains and inland deserts meet in this mid-century survey of the burgeoning Orange and Riverside county corridors. Researchers can trace the layout of early freeway systems, find tribal lands like the Soboba Indian Reservation, and locate military landmarks such as March Field.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1965 Map of Santa Ana
    1965 Map of Santa Ana
    1965 Santa Ana
    1965 Print · USGS
    Southern California is captured in a decade of rapid growth, showing the coastal expansion from Santa Ana down to Oceanside. Genealogists and historians can trace the mid-century development of places like Garden Grove or the rural reaches of Escondido and the Palomar Observatory.

  22. 1966 Map of San Bernardino
    1966 Map of San Bernardino
    1966 San Bernardino
    1966 Print · USGS
    The San Bernardino Valley and Mojave Desert met during a period of massive military and suburban growth in the mid-sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Edwards Air Force Base, old desert mines like the Bagdad Chase Mine, and mountain communities near Big Bear Lake.

  23. 1970 Map of Forest Falls, 1975 Print
    1970 Map of Forest Falls, 1975 Print
    1970 Forest Falls
    1975 Print · USGS
    The high San Bernardino mountains in the early seventies reveal a landscape shaped by surveying history and water management. Trace the Washington Monument and local landmarks like Forest Falls, Oak Glen, and the Yucaipa Aqueduct.
    3 unique versions available

  24. 1982 Map of Big Bear Lake, 1996 Print
    1982 Map of Big Bear Lake, 1996 Print
    1982 Big Bear Lake
    1996 Print · USGS
    The San Bernardino Mountains meet the high Mojave desert in the early eighties, showing a landscape defined by mountain resorts and desert basins. Trace the historic Belleville (Site), the rail lines of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe, and old mining works like the Gold Belt Mine.

  25. 1984 Map of Palm Springs, 1986 Print
    1984 Map of Palm Springs, 1986 Print
    1984 Palm Springs
    1986 Print · USGS
    Riverside County’s desert resorts and valley agriculture are captured here in the mid-eighties as modern development expanded across the Coachella Valley. Genealogists and researchers can trace the growth of Palm Springs, locate family land near the Soboba Indian Reservation, or follow the Southern Pacific rail line through Banning.
    3 unique versions available

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