Old Maps of Bly, Jurupa Valley for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 17 historic maps of Bly. 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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Bly, Jurupa Valley 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 Elsinore
    1901 Map of Elsinore
    1901 Elsinore
    1901 Print · USGS
    Riverside and the Alessandro Valley are shown here during a peak of early mining and rail expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the Southern California RR through Perris or locate the Alberhill Coal Mine and Indian School.
    8 unique versions available

  3. 1901 Map of Riverside
    1901 Map of Riverside
    1901 Riverside
    1901 Print · USGS
    Riverside and its surrounding rancho lands are seen here at the start of the 1900s as irrigation canals and railroads transformed the valley. Researchers can trace the early city grid and find rural landmarks like the Cajalco Tin Mine, Casa Blanca, and Arlington.
    6 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 Riverside and Vicinity
    1942 Map of Riverside and Vicinity
    1942 Riverside and Vicinity
    1942 Print · USGS
    Riverside and its surrounding citrus lands are captured here during the early years of the war, showing a dense network of railroads and institutional grounds. Genealogists can trace family sites near the County Farm, Sherman Institute, or the Arlington Sta rail junction.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1942 Map of Riverside, 1959 Print
    1942 Map of Riverside, 1959 Print
    1942 Riverside
    1959 Print · USGS
    During the early years of the war, the Riverside area balanced its citrus heritage with major military and water projects. Researchers can trace the layout of Camp Haan, family ranchlands like Lawless Ranch, and the Cajalco Tin Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1943 Map of Riverside
    1943 Map of Riverside
    1943 Riverside
    1943 Print · USGS
    Riverside and its surrounding ranches are captured here during the Second World War as the region transformed into a major military and citrus hub. Researchers can trace family ranch boundaries like Wagonwheel Ranch or locate institutional landmarks like the Sherman Institute and Camp Haan.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 1953 Map of Riverside West, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Riverside West, 1955 Print
    1953 Riverside West
    1955 Print · USGS
    Riverside during the early fifties reveals a landscape shaped by historic land grants and a burgeoning citrus and rail economy. Genealogists and researchers can locate family sites near Olivewood Cem, the Sherman Indian Institute, and the Arlington Station rail yard.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 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.

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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.

  15. 1967 Map of Riverside West, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Riverside West, 1969 Print
    1967 Riverside West
    1969 Print · USGS
    Riverside and its western suburbs show a landscape of mid-century growth and deep-rooted institutions during the late sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Arlington, Casa Blanca, and Pedley while locating landmarks like the Sherman Indian Institute and the Olivewood Cem.
    4 unique versions available

  16. 1983 Map of Santa Ana
    1983 Map of Santa Ana
    1983 Santa Ana
    1983 Print · USGS
    Coastal Orange County meets the Inland Empire in the early eighties as suburban growth accelerates through the SANTA ANA MOUNTAINS. Researchers can trace institutional and military history at MARCH AIR FORCE BASE, locate the Santiago Coal Mine, or find family sites near Fairhaven Cem.

  17. 2022 Map of Riverside West, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Riverside West, 2022 Print
    2022 Riverside West
    2022 Print · USGS
    Riverside and its surrounding western neighborhoods are captured in detail during this era of modern urban growth. Researchers can trace historic water routes like the Gage Canal or locate local landmarks including Mt Rubidoux, Arlington Station, and Evergreen Memorial Park and Mausoleum.

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