Old Maps of Calico Estates, San Bernardino County for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 21 historic maps of Calico Estates. 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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Calico Estates, San Bernardino County 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. 1948 Map of Alvord Mountain
    1948 Map of Alvord Mountain
    1948 Alvord Mountain
    1948 Print · USGS
    San Bernardino County's high desert landscape appears here shortly after the war, defined by expansive military grounds and isolated water sources. Researchers can trace early infrastructure and resource points like the Alvord Mine, the Union Pacific line, and Garlic Spring.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1948 Map of Tiefort Mountains, 1966 Print
    1948 Map of Tiefort Mountains, 1966 Print
    1948 Tiefort Mountains
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert at the start of the Cold War reveals the strategic development of the Camp Irwin Military Reservation. Researchers can trace early military infrastructure around Camp Irwin and locate remote desert water sources like Drinkwater Spring and Bicycle Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1951 Map of Tiefort Mountains
    1951 Map of Tiefort Mountains
    1951 Tiefort Mountains
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert interior in the early fifties was a landscape of military expansion and stark topography. Researchers can trace the early layout of Camp Irwin, identify remote water sources like Drinkwater Spring, and map the extent of Bicycle Lake.

  7. 1951 Map of Alvord Mountain
    1951 Map of Alvord Mountain
    1951 Alvord Mountain
    1951 Print · USGS
    The High Desert of San Bernardino County is captured here in the late 1940s, just as military expansion was reshuffling the landscape. Researchers can trace the perimeter of Camp Irwin Military Reservation and locate remote sites like Alvord Mine and Garlic Spring.

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 1986 Map of Fort Irwin
    1986 Map of Fort Irwin
    1986 Fort Irwin
    1986 Print · USGS
    Fort Irwin and its surroundings in the mid-1980s showcase a high-desert military landscape during a period of infrastructure expansion. Military historians and researchers can trace the development of Bicycle Lake Army Airfield, Coyote Canyon, and various Observation Towers used during training exercises.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1986 Map of Langford Well
    1986 Map of Langford Well
    1986 Langford Well
    1986 Print · USGS
    Fort Irwin in the mid-1980s shows the specialized military infrastructure and desert landmarks of this San Bernardino territory. Researchers can locate the Langford Well (Site) and trace tracks to Painted Rocks or Garlic Spring.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 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.

  14. 2012 Map of Fort Irwin, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Fort Irwin, 2012 Print
    2012 Fort Irwin
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Calico Estates, including Fort Irwin, San Bernardino County, and other nearby areas

  15. 2012 Map of Langford Well, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Langford Well, 2012 Print
    2012 Langford Well
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Calico Estates, including San Bernardino County, United States, and other nearby areas

  16. 2015 Map of Langford Well, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Langford Well, 2015 Print
    2015 Langford Well
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Calico Estates, including San Bernardino County, United States, and other nearby areas

  17. 2015 Map of Fort Irwin, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Fort Irwin, 2015 Print
    2015 Fort Irwin
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Calico Estates, including Fort Irwin, San Bernardino County, and other nearby areas

  18. 2018 Map of Langford Well, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Langford Well, 2018 Print
    2018 Langford Well
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Calico Estates, including San Bernardino County, United States, and other nearby areas

  19. 2018 Map of Fort Irwin, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Fort Irwin, 2018 Print
    2018 Fort Irwin
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Calico Estates, including Fort Irwin, San Bernardino County, and other nearby areas

  20. 2021 Map of Langford Well, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Langford Well, 2021 Print
    2021 Langford Well
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert and the sprawling military grounds of Fort Irwin define this terrain during the early 2020s. Researchers can trace the modern logistical network of the base along Fort Irwin Rd and locate the historic Garlic Spring.

  21. 2021 Map of Fort Irwin, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Fort Irwin, 2021 Print
    2021 Fort Irwin
    2021 Print · USGS
    Military planning and desert geography meet in San Bernardino County as seen in this modern survey of the base. Trace the tactical infrastructure from the Bicycle Lake Army Airfield and Bicycle Lake to residential streets like Normandy Dr.

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