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Old Maps of Apple Valley, California for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 28 historic maps of Apple Valley. 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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Apple Valley, 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
  4. 1902 Map of Deep Creek
    1902 Map of Deep Creek
    1902 Deep Creek
    1902 Print · USGS
    The San Bernardino high country meets the desert edge at the turn of the century, showing a landscape of early ranches and timber harvesting. Genealogists and historians can trace Coxey Ranch, an early Saw Mill, and the original topography of Little Bear Valley.
    7 unique versions available
  7. 1902 Map of Hesperia
    1902 Map of Hesperia
    1902 Hesperia
    1902 Print · USGS
    San Bernardino County at the turn of the century shows the vital rail corridor climbing toward the high desert. Genealogists and historians can trace the early route of the Southern California railroad and locate historic outposts like Burcham Ranch and Hesperia.
    6 unique versions available
  10. 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
  13. 1932 Map of Barstow, 1956 Print
    1932 Map of Barstow, 1956 Print
    1932 Barstow
    1956 Print · USGS
    In the early 1930s, the High Desert economy centered on the Mojave River corridor and the steel rails of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe RR. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Barstow and Victorville or locate mining operations like the Apex Mine.
  16. 1934 Map of Barstow
    1934 Map of Barstow
    1934 Barstow
    1934 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert and its river-based corridor are captured here in the early thirties, during the heyday of Route 66. Researchers can trace the original Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line and locate mining sites like the Western States Mine or the settlement at Helendale.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1942 Map of Hesperia
    1942 Map of Hesperia
    1942 Hesperia
    1942 Print · USGS
    San Bernardino County ranchlands and mountain passes are captured here during the early years of the war. Genealogists and historians can trace the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe rail line as it climbs toward Cajon Pass and the Cajon Summit Lookout.
  22. 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
  25. 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.
  28. 1956 Map of Hesperia, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Hesperia, 1957 Print
    1956 Hesperia
    1957 Print · USGS
    Hesperia was poised for growth in the mid-fifties as new rail lines and residential grids began to define the high desert landscape. Genealogists and researchers can trace early street layouts and find local landmarks such as the Cem, the Mojave State Fish Hatchery, and the Union Pacific rail corridor.
    6 unique versions available
  31. 1956 Map of Victorville, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Victorville, 1957 Print
    1956 Victorville
    1957 Print · USGS
    Victorville and the High Desert are captured here in the mid-fifties during a period of industrial and military expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Apple Valley, the footprint of George Air Force Base, and local landmarks like Victor Valley Memorial Park.
    8 unique versions available
  34. 1956 Map of Lake Arrowhead, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Lake Arrowhead, 1957 Print
    1956 Lake Arrowhead
    1957 Print · USGS
    San Bernardino County's transition from alpine forest to high desert is documented in the mid-1950s as mountain resorts and desert ranches expanded. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Lone Wolf Colony, Hawes Ranch, and the Apple Valley School.
    5 unique versions available
  37. 1956 Map of Victorville, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Victorville, 1958 Print
    1956 Victorville
    1958 Print · USGS
    San Bernardino County's High Desert transition is visible here during the mid-fifties, as military expansion and mining shaped the corridor from Victorville to Helendale. Researchers can trace old desert claims like the Red Raven Mine and early community hubs such as Adobe Corners and Oro Grande.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1957 Map of Apple Valley
    1957 Map of Apple Valley
    1957 Apple Valley
    1957 Print · USGS
    Apple Valley and its surrounding high desert valleys are captured here in the late fifties during a period of suburban growth and active mining. Genealogists and historians can trace early neighborhood layouts and find industrial landmarks like the Sidewinder Mining Railroad, Sidewinder Mine, and Catholic Hill.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 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.
  46. 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.
  49. 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.
  52. 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.
  55. 1970 Map of Apple Valley North, 1974 Print
    1970 Map of Apple Valley North, 1974 Print
    1970 Apple Valley North
    1974 Print · USGS
    Apple Valley was undergoing significant suburban expansion in the early seventies, blending residential growth with its traditional mining roots. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early neighborhood layouts near Navajo Sch or locate landmarks like the Apple Valley Country Club and the Mojave Northern railroad.
    5 unique versions available
  58. 1970 Map of Turtle Valley, 1975 Print
    1970 Map of Turtle Valley, 1975 Print
    1970 Turtle Valley
    1975 Print · USGS
    The High Desert region around Bell Mountain in the 1970s reveals a landscape shaped by mining and desert transit. Genealogists and historians can trace the intersection of early routes like Mission Road and remote mineral sites such as the Bobcat Mine.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1971 Map of Apple Valley South, 1975 Print
    1971 Map of Apple Valley South, 1975 Print
    1971 Apple Valley South
    1975 Print · USGS
    Apple Valley was undergoing a period of high desert expansion in the early 1970s as new residential grids pushed toward the mountains. Researchers can trace local development through landmarks like Jess Ranch, the Lone Wolf Colony, and the Mariana Sch.
    7 unique versions available
  64. 1982 Map of Victorville
    1982 Map of Victorville
    1982 Victorville
    1982 Print · USGS
    The High Desert during the early eighties reveals a landscape of massive aerospace installations and growing desert communities. Researchers can trace the sprawling boundaries of Edwards Air Force Base alongside the vital California Aqueduct and the rail hub at Barstow.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1982 Map of San Bernardino, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of San Bernardino, 1983 Print
    1982 San Bernardino
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Inland Empire and San Gabriel Valley met at a peak of suburban and industrial expansion in the early eighties. Researchers can trace the massive rail infrastructure through Cajon Pass and locate landmarks like Norton Air Force Base or the Fontana International Raceway.
  70. 2021 Map of Apple Valley South, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Apple Valley South, 2021 Print
    2021 Apple Valley South
    2021 Print · USGS
    The High Desert communities of Apple Valley and Hesperia are shown here during a period of modern expansion. Researchers can trace local development through named locations like Lone Wolf Colony, Cotners Corner, and the Ord Mountains.
  73. 2021 Map of Apple Valley North, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Apple Valley North, 2021 Print
    2021 Apple Valley North
    2021 Print · USGS
    Apple Valley and the surrounding Mojave Desert landscape are captured here in the early twenty-first century as suburban growth meets the High Desert. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Apple Valley Airport, Catholic Hill, and the grounds of Sunset Hills Memorial Park.
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