Old Maps of Moonridge, Big Bear Lake for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 15 historic maps of Moonridge. 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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Moonridge, Big Bear Lake 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

  2. 1902 Map of San Gorgonio
    1902 Map of San Gorgonio
    1902 San Gorgonio
    1902 Print · USGS
    Southern California at the turn of the century reveals a land of high-desert ranches and remote mountain mining camps. Genealogists and historians can locate early landmarks like Box S Ranch, Old Woman Springs, and the Rose Mine.
    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
    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

  4. 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

  5. 1954 Map of San Gorgonio Mountain, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of San Gorgonio Mountain, 1957 Print
    1954 San Gorgonio Mountain
    1957 Print · USGS
    The San Bernardino high country is captured here during the mid-fifties, showing the peak of alpine resort culture and wilderness preservation. Researchers can locate remote mountain schools like Oak Glen Sch, historic camps such as Camp Angelus, and the old Mill Creek Mine.
    5 unique versions available

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 1959 Map of Moonridge, 1994 Print
    1959 Map of Moonridge, 1994 Print
    1959 Moonridge
    1994 Print · USGS
    The San Bernardino high country in the late eighties shows a landscape defined by mountain communities and extensive forest camps. Genealogists and hikers can trace old boundaries of Moonridge, Sugarloaf, and historic sites like Camp Akela or the Gold Mine Ski Area.

  11. 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.

  12. 1970 Map of Moonridge, 1975 Print
    1970 Map of Moonridge, 1975 Print
    1970 Moonridge
    1975 Print · USGS
    San Bernardino’s mountain communities and high-country camps are captured here during the early 1970s. Researchers can trace historic mountain retreats like University Camp and Promised Land Camp or locate the early footprint of the Gold Mine Ski Area.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1982 Map of Big Bear Lake, 1996 Print
    1982 Map of Big Bear Lake, 1996 Print
    1982 Big Bear Lake
    1996 Print · USGS
    The San Bernardino Mountains meet the high Mojave desert in the early eighties, showing a landscape defined by mountain resorts and desert basins. Trace the historic Belleville (Site), the rail lines of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe, and old mining works like the Gold Belt Mine.

  14. 1996 Map of Moonridge, 1999 Print
    1996 Map of Moonridge, 1999 Print
    1996 Moonridge
    1999 Print · USGS
    The high San Bernardino mountains in the late nineties are shown as a thriving hub for recreation and alpine settlement. Researchers can trace the layout of Moonridge, locate numerous youth camps at Barton Flats, and follow the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail through the wilderness.

  15. 2021 Map of Moonridge, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Moonridge, 2021 Print
    2021 Moonridge
    2021 Print · USGS
    The San Bernardino Mountains come into sharp focus in the early 2020s, showcasing the high-altitude neighborhoods of Moonridge and Sugarloaf. Hikers and historians can trace the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trl as it winds past Deadmans Lake and the recreational hubs at Barton Flats.

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