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Old Maps of Essex, California

Explore 13 old maps of Essex, spanning from 1942 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Essex, CA maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Amboy
    1942 Map of Amboy
    1942 Amboy
    1942 Print · USGS
    San Bernardino's high desert reveals its rail-and-road bones in the 1940s as transcontinental traffic pulses along the iconic route 66. Researchers can trace the water sources and small stations that made desert life possible, from Bonanza King Well and Wilhelm Camp to the rail stops at Amboy and Cadiz.
  4. 1943 Map of Amboy
    1943 Map of Amboy
    1943 Amboy
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert during the Second World War reveals a landscape of critical military training and vital rail infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace desert outposts like Bolo Station, the industrial Lime Mine Refinery, and the wartime 3rd Armd Div Camp.
  7. 1943 Map of Essex
    1943 Map of Essex
    1943 Essex
    1943 Print · USGS
    The California desert terrain is documented during World War II for military maneuver training. Genealogists and desert historians can locate the Gold Fleece Mine and critical water sources like Honeymoon Spring and the Reservoir at Essex.
  10. 1954 Map of Needles
    1954 Map of Needles
    1954 Needles
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert at the height of the mid-century era shows a landscape defined by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad and the legendary U S Highway 66. Genealogists and historians can trace rail stops like Goffs, mining sites such as the Bonanza King Mine, and the early borders of the Chemehuevi Indian Reservation.
  13. 1956 Map of Needles
    1956 Map of Needles
    1956 Needles
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert and Colorado River come alive in the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of vital rail lines and massive water projects. Trace the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line through Amboy or locate remote sites like the Copper World Mine and Rio Vista Guest Ranch.
    7 unique versions available
  16. 1956 Map of Essex, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Essex, 1958 Print
    1956 Essex
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Mojave high desert at the height of the mid-century mining era is anchored by the rail stop at Essex. Metal detectorists and historians can trace the paths of old Jeep Trails leading to the Golden Fleece Mine, Enterprise Mine, and Oro Plata Mine.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1981 Map of Needles, 1987 Print
    1981 Map of Needles, 1987 Print
    1981 Needles
    1987 Print · USGS
    The High Desert and Colorado River valley are seen here in the early 1980s through the unique lens of satellite imagery. Trace the isolated outposts of the AT & SF railroad at Goffs and Essex, or explore the sprawling shores of Lake Havasu.
  22. 1985 Map of Essex
    1985 Map of Essex
    1985 Essex
    1985 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1980s, the desert settlement of Essex stood as a quiet outpost along the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad. History hunters can trace the desert economy through isolated sites like the Lazy Daisy Ranch, Barrel Spring, and numerous mining prospects at the base of the Piute Mountains.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1985 Map of Amboy
    1985 Map of Amboy
    1985 Amboy
    1985 Print · USGS
    San Bernardino County in the mid-eighties shows a high desert landscape defined by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad and remote mining camps. Researchers can trace the desert road network connecting Amboy and Essex or locate historic shafts like the Silver King Mine.
  28. 2012 Map of Essex, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Essex, 2012 Print
    2012 Essex
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Essex, including San Bernardino County, United States, and other nearby areas
  31. 2015 Map of Essex, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Essex, 2015 Print
    2015 Essex
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Essex, including San Bernardino County, United States, and other nearby areas
  34. 2018 Map of Essex, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Essex, 2018 Print
    2018 Essex
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Essex, including San Bernardino County, United States, and other nearby areas
  37. 2021 Map of Essex, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Essex, 2021 Print
    2021 Essex
    2021 Print · USGS
    The arid corridor of the Mojave Desert is captured here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the small settlement of Essex. Researchers can trace old desert routes like the Needles To Ludlow Truck Trl or locate the vital Barrel Spring in the Piute Mountains.
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