Old Maps of Big Bear Lake, California for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 22 historic maps of Big Bear Lake. 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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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Big Bear Lake.


Big Bear Lake, 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
    Covers Big Bear Lake, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  2. 1902 Map of San Gorgonio
    1902 Map of San Gorgonio
    1902 San Gorgonio
    1902 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Bear Lake, including Yucaipa, Banning, and other nearby areas
    8 unique versions available

  3. 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
    Covers Big Bear Lake, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1947 Map of Lucerne Valley, 1955 Print
    1947 Map of Lucerne Valley, 1955 Print
    1947 Lucerne Valley
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Bear Lake, including Baldwin Lake, Fawnskin, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  5. 1949 Map of Lucerne Valley
    1949 Map of Lucerne Valley
    1949 Lucerne Valley
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Bear Lake, including Baldwin Lake, Fawnskin, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1953 Map of San Bernardino
    1953 Map of San Bernardino
    1953 San Bernardino
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Bear Lake, including Riverside, Fontana, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1954 Map of San Gorgonio Mountain, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of San Gorgonio Mountain, 1957 Print
    1954 San Gorgonio Mountain
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Bear Lake, including Yucaipa, Banning, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  8. 1956 Map of San Bernardino
    1956 Map of San Bernardino
    1956 San Bernardino
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Bear Lake, including Riverside, Fontana, and other nearby areas

  9. 1957 Map of San Bernardino
    1957 Map of San Bernardino
    1957 San Bernardino
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Bear Lake, including Riverside, Fontana, and other nearby areas

  10. 1958 Map of San Bernardino, 1975 Print
    1958 Map of San Bernardino, 1975 Print
    1958 San Bernardino
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Bear Lake, including Riverside, Fontana, and other nearby areas

  11. 1959 Map of San Bernardino
    1959 Map of San Bernardino
    1959 San Bernardino
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Bear Lake, including Riverside, Fontana, and other nearby areas

  12. 1959 Map of Moonridge, 1994 Print
    1959 Map of Moonridge, 1994 Print
    1959 Moonridge
    1994 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Bear Lake, including Woodlands, Sugarloaf, and other nearby areas

  13. 1966 Map of San Bernardino
    1966 Map of San Bernardino
    1966 San Bernardino
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Bear Lake, including Riverside, Fontana, and other nearby areas

  14. 1970 Map of Moonridge, 1975 Print
    1970 Map of Moonridge, 1975 Print
    1970 Moonridge
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Bear Lake, including Woodlands, Sugarloaf, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1970 Map of Big Bear Lake, 1975 Print
    1970 Map of Big Bear Lake, 1975 Print
    1970 Big Bear Lake
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Bear Lake, including Angelus Oaks, Pinezanita, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  16. 1971 Map of Big Bear City, 1975 Print
    1971 Map of Big Bear City, 1975 Print
    1971 Big Bear City
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Bear Lake, including Baldwin Lake, Cushenbury, and other nearby areas
    7 unique versions available

  17. 1971 Map of Fawnskin, 1975 Print
    1971 Map of Fawnskin, 1975 Print
    1971 Fawnskin
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Bear Lake, including Fawnskin, Minnelusa, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  18. 1982 Map of Big Bear Lake, 1996 Print
    1982 Map of Big Bear Lake, 1996 Print
    1982 Big Bear Lake
    1996 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Bear Lake, including Yucaipa, Twentynine Palms, and other nearby areas

  19. 1996 Map of Big Bear Lake, 1999 Print
    1996 Map of Big Bear Lake, 1999 Print
    1996 Big Bear Lake
    1999 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Bear Lake, including Angelus Oaks, Pinezanita, and other nearby areas

  20. 1996 Map of Big Bear City, 1999 Print
    1996 Map of Big Bear City, 1999 Print
    1996 Big Bear City
    1999 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Bear Lake, including Baldwin Lake, Cushenbury, and other nearby areas

  21. 1996 Map of Moonridge, 1999 Print
    1996 Map of Moonridge, 1999 Print
    1996 Moonridge
    1999 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Bear Lake, including Woodlands, Sugarloaf, and other nearby areas

  22. 1996 Map of Fawnskin, 1999 Print
    1996 Map of Fawnskin, 1999 Print
    1996 Fawnskin
    1999 Print · USGS
    Covers Big Bear Lake, including Fawnskin, Minnelusa, and other nearby areas

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