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Old Maps of Amboy, California for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 9 historic maps of Amboy. 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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Amboy, CA maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Amboy
    1942 Map of Amboy
    1942 Amboy
    1942 Print · USGS
    San Bernardino's high desert reveals its rail-and-road bones in the 1940s as transcontinental traffic pulses along the iconic route 66. Researchers can trace the water sources and small stations that made desert life possible, from Bonanza King Well and Wilhelm Camp to the rail stops at Amboy and Cadiz.
  4. 1943 Map of Amboy
    1943 Map of Amboy
    1943 Amboy
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert during the Second World War reveals a landscape of critical military training and vital rail infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace desert outposts like Bolo Station, the industrial Lime Mine Refinery, and the wartime 3rd Armd Div Camp.
  7. 1954 Map of Needles
    1954 Map of Needles
    1954 Needles
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert at the height of the mid-century era shows a landscape defined by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad and the legendary U S Highway 66. Genealogists and historians can trace rail stops like Goffs, mining sites such as the Bonanza King Mine, and the early borders of the Chemehuevi Indian Reservation.
  10. 1956 Map of Needles
    1956 Map of Needles
    1956 Needles
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert and Colorado River come alive in the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of vital rail lines and massive water projects. Trace the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line through Amboy or locate remote sites like the Copper World Mine and Rio Vista Guest Ranch.
    7 unique versions available
  13. 1956 Map of Cadiz, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Cadiz, 1958 Print
    1956 Cadiz
    1958 Print · USGS
    The High Desert and salt basins of San Bernardino County are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the vital rail-and-mine network. Trace the tracks of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe through Amboy and Saltus to the Salt Evaporators at Bristol Lake.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1981 Map of Needles, 1987 Print
    1981 Map of Needles, 1987 Print
    1981 Needles
    1987 Print · USGS
    The High Desert and Colorado River valley are seen here in the early 1980s through the unique lens of satellite imagery. Trace the isolated outposts of the AT & SF railroad at Goffs and Essex, or explore the sprawling shores of Lake Havasu.
  19. 1985 Map of Amboy
    1985 Map of Amboy
    1985 Amboy
    1985 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1980s, the desert crossroads of San Bernardino County revolved around the mineral wealth of the dry lake basins. Trace the industrial footprint of Saltus and Amboy through their Salt Evaporators, Mines Prospect, and desert 4WD tracks.
  22. 1985 Map of Amboy
    1985 Map of Amboy
    1985 Amboy
    1985 Print · USGS
    San Bernardino County in the mid-eighties shows a high desert landscape defined by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad and remote mining camps. Researchers can trace the desert road network connecting Amboy and Essex or locate historic shafts like the Silver King Mine.
  25. 2021 Map of Amboy, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Amboy, 2021 Print
    2021 Amboy
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert at Amboy and Saltus is captured in this 2021 survey, documenting the stark intersection of the Bristol Mountains and Cadiz Valley. Researchers can locate the Amboy Cem and trace the paths of Amboy Rd and Kelbaker Rd near Bristol Lake.
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