Old Maps of Alder Creek, California for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 15 historic maps of Alder Creek. 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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Alder Creek, CA maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Sacramento
    1891 Map of Sacramento
    1891 Sacramento
    1891 Print · USGS
    Northern California foothills and the valley plains emerge in the late nineteenth century as the rail-and-road network expands. Trace early family landmarks and river crossings like Mormon Island, Whitney Ranch, and the historic Rattlesnake Bridge.

  2. 1892 Map of Sacramento
    1892 Map of Sacramento
    1892 Sacramento
    1892 Print · USGS
    The rail-and-river economy of Northern California is on full display in the 1890s as the Central Pacific Railroad links the valley to the foothills. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements like Mormon Island, Salmon Falls, and the Whitney's Ranch before modern development changed the landscape.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1893 Map of Sacramento, 1900 Print
    1893 Map of Sacramento, 1900 Print
    1893 Sacramento
    1900 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento Valley and Sierra foothills come alive in this late nineteenth-century survey during the height of the railroad era. Researchers can trace the early layout of Roseville, locate family landmarks like Whitney's Ranch, or follow the Placerville Road through the gold country.

  4. 1914 Map of Folsom
    1914 Map of Folsom
    1914 Folsom
    1914 Print · USGS
    The American River gold country comes alive in this early century survey of the region surrounding Folsom. Researchers can trace the path of the Placerville Branch railroad or locate early industrial sites like the Power House and a large river Dredge.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1941 Map of Folsom, 1957 Print
    1941 Map of Folsom, 1957 Print
    1941 Folsom
    1957 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the Sierra Nevada meet the Central Valley in the early 1940s, showing the river and rail corridors before major reservoirs were built. Researchers can trace the original tracks of the Southern Pacific and locate historic rural hubs like Natoma, Clarksville, and Mormon Island Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1944 Map of Folsom
    1944 Map of Folsom
    1944 Folsom
    1944 Print · USGS
    The American River region around Folsom thrives in the early 1940s, marked by dredging bars and early rail transport before major reservoirs transformed the valley. Researchers can find many schoolhouses like Mormon Island Sch and landmarks such as the State Prison Represa.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1947 Map of Sacramento, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Sacramento, 1948 Print
    1947 Sacramento
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento Valley meets the high Sierra during a period of post-war expansion. Trace the historic river delta islands like Grand Island or locate early airfield footprints at McClellan Air Force Base and Mather Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1948 Map of Sacramento, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Sacramento, 1951 Print
    1948 Sacramento
    1951 Print · USGS
    Post-war Northern California comes alive in this regional survey, capturing the era of expansion between the Central Valley and the High Sierra. Researchers can trace the rail networks of the Central California Traction and Sacramento Northern RR or locate landmarks like the State Capitol and University of California Davis.

  9. 1954 Map of Folsom, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Folsom, 1955 Print
    1954 Folsom
    1955 Print · USGS
    The American River region undergoes a massive transformation in the mid-fifties as the new Folsom and Nimbus dams begin to reshape the valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Orangevale or find the soon-to-be-submerged Mormon Island (Site) and Prairie City (Site).
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1956 Map of Sacramento
    1956 Map of Sacramento
    1956 Sacramento
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century California unfolds from the delta to the high Sierra, capturing a landscape of growing valley cities and burgeoning military airbases. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines and river towns from Woodland to Lodi, or explore the foothill settlements of Placerville and Jackson.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1957 Map of Sacramento, 1966 Print
    1957 Map of Sacramento, 1966 Print
    1957 Sacramento
    1966 Print · USGS
    In the mid-twentieth century, the California heartland was a hub of river transport, rail lines, and military airbases. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Gold Country towns like Angels Camp and Sonora or follow the path of the Southern Pacific RR through the growing suburbs of Sacramento.
    4 unique versions available

  12. 1967 Map of Folsom, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Folsom, 1968 Print
    1967 Folsom
    1968 Print · USGS
    The American River corridor was undergoing rapid transformation in the late sixties as suburban growth met industrial history. Researchers can locate Folsom State Prison, trace the old Prairie City (Site), and see the extensive Dredge Tailings left from gold mining days.
    4 unique versions available

  13. 1975 Map of Folsom, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Folsom, 1978 Print
    1975 Folsom
    1978 Print · USGS
    Greater Sacramento's transition toward modern suburban development is captured in the mid-1970s through this detailed aerial survey. Trace the growth of Folsom and Orangevale alongside the massive engineering of Folsom Lake and Lake Natoma.

  14. 1994 Map of Sacramento
    1994 Map of Sacramento
    1994 Sacramento
    1994 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento valley was a landscape of massive flood control and military aviation during the mid-nineties. Researchers can trace the complex network of the Yolo Bypass and the Sacramento River alongside McClellan Air Force Base and Zamora.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 2022 Map of Folsom, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Folsom, 2022 Print
    2022 Folsom
    2022 Print · USGS
    The American River corridor near Folsom and Roseville is shown here in the 2020s, blending modern growth with its deep mining and water history. Trace historical sites from Negro Bar to Prairie City or locate family plots at Lakeside Memorial Lawn Cem.

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