Old Maps of El Mirage, California for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 20 historic maps of El Mirage. 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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El Mirage, CA maps

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  1. 1930 Map of El Mirage
    1930 Map of El Mirage
    1930 El Mirage
    1930 Print · USGS
    The high desert frontier along the Los Angeles and San Bernardino county line is captured here in the early thirties. Genealogists and desert historians can trace the isolated Walton Place and find early water sources like the lonely Well near Wilsona Road.

  2. 1930 Map of Angle
    1930 Map of Angle
    1930 Angle
    1930 Print · USGS
    The high desert of the Antelope Valley comes into focus in 1930, capturing the region just as early roads began to define the terrain. Researchers can trace the path of the Palmdale-Victorville Road and locate an isolated desert Well.

  3. 1932 Map of Angle
    1932 Map of Angle
    1932 Angle
    1932 Print · USGS
    Antelope Valley was a sparsely inhabited desert frontier in the early 1930s as surveyors began formalizing the county lines. Researchers can trace the early jurisdictional divide between Los Angeles Co and San Bernardino Co near a lone Well.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1933 Map of El Mirage
    1933 Map of El Mirage
    1933 El Mirage
    1933 Print · USGS
    High desert homesteads and early roadways mark the transition into the Antelope Valley during the early 1930s. Researchers can trace the specific location of Walton Place or follow the paths of El Mirage Road and Avenue P across the county line.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1937 Map of Shadow Mountains
    1937 Map of Shadow Mountains
    1937 Shadow Mountains
    1937 Print · USGS
    The High Desert border of San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties appears here as a landscape of isolated 1930s ranching outposts. Genealogists can trace family-named sites like Walton Place, Engelbrecht Place, and the Hibbard Ranch.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1942 Map of Shadow Mountains
    1942 Map of Shadow Mountains
    1942 Shadow Mountains
    1942 Print · USGS
    The High Desert at the start of the war reveals a landscape of isolated homesteads and early aviation landmarks. Genealogists and desert historians can locate family outposts like Walton Place and Hess Ranch or trace the early Palmdale Victorville Road.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 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

  8. 1955 Map of Shadow Mountains, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Shadow Mountains, 1957 Print
    1955 Shadow Mountains
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Shadow Mountains come into sharp focus in the mid-fifties, revealing a Mojave landscape active with mining and aviation. Researchers can trace historic mining operations like the Rabbit Hole Mine, locate family sites at Hess Ranch, and explore the perimeter of El Mirage Lake.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1955 Map of Shadow Mountains SE, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Shadow Mountains SE, 1957 Print
    1955 Shadow Mountains SE
    1957 Print · USGS
    The high desert of San Bernardino County comes into focus mid-century, showing the early infrastructure of the El Mirage Valley. Researchers can trace the development of rural routes like Old Phelan Road and locate landmarks such as El Mirage Field.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 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.

  11. 1956 Map of El Mirage, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of El Mirage, 1957 Print
    1956 El Mirage
    1957 Print · USGS
    The high desert along the Los Angeles and San Bernardino county line comes into focus in the mid-1950s. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early road network and find historic landmarks like Moody Springs, the Three Sisters peaks, and the Gray Butte Field (Abandoned).
    5 unique versions available

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 1968 Map of El Mirage, 1969 Print
    1968 Map of El Mirage, 1969 Print
    1968 El Mirage
    1969 Print · USGS
    El Mirage Valley and the high desert borderlands are shown here in the late sixties as aviation and rail infrastructure reshaped the landscape. Researchers can find the 36 Field (Abandoned) airfield, the Southern Pacific railroad line, and local landmarks like Black Butte.

  17. 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

  18. 2021 Map of Shadow Mountains, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Shadow Mountains, 2021 Print
    2021 Shadow Mountains
    2021 Print · USGS
    The high Mojave Desert comes into focus during the early 2020s, revealing a landscape of dry lake beds and isolated peaks. Researchers can trace the development of the El Mirage Valley and locate landmarks like Silver Peak and El Mirage Field Adelanto Airport.

  19. 2021 Map of El Mirage, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of El Mirage, 2021 Print
    2021 El Mirage
    2021 Print · USGS
    El Mirage sits at the edge of the high desert in the early twenty-first century, where the Los Angeles and San Bernardino county lines meet. Researchers can trace the layout of El Mirage Valley and find landmarks like Gray Butte Field, Moody Springs, and Black Butte.

  20. 2021 Map of Shadow Mountains SE, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Shadow Mountains SE, 2021 Print
    2021 Shadow Mountains SE
    2021 Print · USGS
    San Bernardino County's high desert is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showcasing the arid transition from open playa to mountain slopes. Researchers can trace the development of Adelanto and aviation landmarks like El Mirage Field Adelanto Airport and the El Mirage Lake bed.

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