Old Maps of Baker, California for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 19 historic maps of Baker. 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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Baker, CA maps

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  1. 1933 Map of Avawatz Mountains
    1933 Map of Avawatz Mountains
    1933 Avawatz Mountains
    1933 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert and Death Valley transition through a period of mining and rail expansion in the early thirties. Researchers can trace the routes of the Tonopah and Tidewater RR and locate historical sites like Ashford Mill and the Epsom Salts Works.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1947 Map of Trona, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Trona, 1948 Print
    1947 Trona
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert and Southern Sierra foothills come alive in the late 1940s, showing the industrial nodes of the Argus Range and the burgeoning Camp Irwin. Trace the legacy of desert mining and railroading through Trona, the Ashford Mill, and the historic districts of Randsburg and Garlock.

  3. 1948 Map of Trona
    1948 Map of Trona
    1948 Trona
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert and Death Valley frontier appear here during a mid-century era of military expansion and industrial mining. Trace the remnants of the Old Spanish Trail or locate isolated landmarks like Ashford Mill and the mining hub of Randsburg.

  4. 1953 Map of Trona, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Trona, 1956 Print
    1953 Trona
    1956 Print · USGS
    The high desert of San Bernardino and Inyo counties during the early Cold War reveals a landscape of mineral industry and military expansion. You can trace the Old Spanish Trail, locate the Trona potash works, and find remote outposts like Ashford Mill.

  5. 1956 Map of Soda Lake, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Soda Lake, 1957 Print
    1956 Soda Lake
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert salt flats and rail outposts come into focus in the mid-1950s. Trace the path of the Union Pacific as it passes through Crucero and Balch, or locate old desert landmarks like Rasor Ranch and Soda Springs.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1956 Map of Baker, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Baker, 1957 Print
    1956 Baker
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert at the height of the 1950s reveals a landscape of remote mining operations and early aviation infrastructure. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade and locate long-standing desert landmarks like the Silver Lake Mine, the Aga Mine, and the settlement of Baker.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1957 Map of Trona, 1964 Print
    1957 Map of Trona, 1964 Print
    1957 Trona
    1964 Print · USGS
    The High Desert in the mid-fifties is captured here as a landscape of remote mining outposts and growing military installations. Trace the industrial rail lines to Trona, the mining history of Randsburg, or the isolated expanse of the Naval Ordnance Test Station.
    5 unique versions available

  8. 1960 Map of Trona
    1960 Map of Trona
    1960 Trona
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert at mid-century reveals a landscape of massive military installations and industrial mineral works. Researchers can trace the heritage of mining and ranching at Ashford Mill, Randsburg, and Paxton Ranch while following the Old Spanish Trail.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1983 Map of Baker
    1983 Map of Baker
    1983 Baker
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert town of Baker and its surrounding dry lake beds are captured here in the early eighties. Local historians can trace the transition from the Silver Lake (Site) to modern development near the Baker Airport and the Old Railroad Grade.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1983 Map of Soda Lake North, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Soda Lake North, 1984 Print
    1983 Soda Lake North
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert basin comes into focus in the early 1980s, centered on the unique settlement of ZZYZX. Researchers can trace the legacy of regional transit along the Tidewater & Tonopah RR (Grade) and the Old Government Historic Trail.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1993 Map of Soda Mountains
    1993 Map of Soda Mountains
    1993 Soda Mountains
    1993 Print · USGS
    San Bernardino County's high desert reveals its military and mining foundations in the 1990s. Trace the expanses of Fort Irwin or locate historic operations like the Goldstone Mine and Silver Lake Mine along the Union Pacific Railroad.

  12. 2012 Map of Baker, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Baker, 2012 Print
    2012 Baker
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Baker, including San Bernardino County, United States, and other nearby areas

  13. 2012 Map of Soda Lake North, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Soda Lake North, 2012 Print
    2012 Soda Lake North
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Baker, including Zzyzx, San Bernardino County, and other nearby areas

  14. 2015 Map of Baker, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Baker, 2015 Print
    2015 Baker
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Baker, including San Bernardino County, United States, and other nearby areas

  15. 2015 Map of Soda Lake North, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Soda Lake North, 2015 Print
    2015 Soda Lake North
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Baker, including Zzyzx, San Bernardino County, and other nearby areas

  16. 2018 Map of Baker, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Baker, 2018 Print
    2018 Baker
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Baker, including San Bernardino County, United States, and other nearby areas

  17. 2018 Map of Soda Lake North, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Soda Lake North, 2018 Print
    2018 Soda Lake North
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Baker, including Zzyzx, San Bernardino County, and other nearby areas

  18. 2021 Map of Soda Lake North, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Soda Lake North, 2021 Print
    2021 Soda Lake North
    2021 Print · USGS
    The northern Mojave Desert and the salt flats of the basin are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the path of ZZYZX RD to Zzyzx Spring or locate the remote settlement of Desert Heights near Hanks Mtn.

  19. 2021 Map of Baker, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Baker, 2021 Print
    2021 Baker
    2021 Print · USGS
    Baker stands as a vital desert outpost in this modern survey of the high desert. Researchers can trace the layout of the town and its vicinity, from Baker Airport to the margins of Soda Lake and the rugged heights of Otto Mtn.

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