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Old Maps of Hesperia, California for Metal Detecting

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Hesperia, 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
    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
  4. 1902 Map of Deep Creek
    1902 Map of Deep Creek
    1902 Deep Creek
    1902 Print · USGS
    The San Bernardino high country meets the desert edge at the turn of the century, showing a landscape of early ranches and timber harvesting. Genealogists and historians can trace Coxey Ranch, an early Saw Mill, and the original topography of Little Bear Valley.
    7 unique versions available
  7. 1902 Map of Hesperia
    1902 Map of Hesperia
    1902 Hesperia
    1902 Print · USGS
    San Bernardino County at the turn of the century shows the vital rail corridor climbing toward the high desert. Genealogists and historians can trace the early route of the Southern California railroad and locate historic outposts like Burcham Ranch and Hesperia.
    6 unique versions available
  10. 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
  13. 1942 Map of Hesperia
    1942 Map of Hesperia
    1942 Hesperia
    1942 Print · USGS
    San Bernardino County ranchlands and mountain passes are captured here during the early years of the war. Genealogists and historians can trace the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe rail line as it climbs toward Cajon Pass and the Cajon Summit Lookout.
  16. 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
  19. 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.
  22. 1956 Map of Cajon, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Cajon, 1957 Print
    1956 Cajon
    1957 Print · USGS
    Cajon Pass and the surrounding San Bernardino mountains are shown here during the mid-fifties, capturing the peak of the Route 66 era. You can trace the historic rail lines and find old stops like Cajon Junction, Keenbrook, and Glenn Ranch.
    8 unique versions available
  25. 1956 Map of Baldy Mesa, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Baldy Mesa, 1957 Print
    1956 Baldy Mesa
    1957 Print · USGS
    The High Desert south of Victorville is captured in the mid-1950s when ranching and forest boundaries defined the landscape. Genealogists can trace family holdings like Yucca Forest Ranch, Patterson Ranch, and Warner Ranch along the early alignments of Phelan Road.
    8 unique versions available
  28. 1956 Map of Hesperia, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Hesperia, 1957 Print
    1956 Hesperia
    1957 Print · USGS
    Hesperia was poised for growth in the mid-fifties as new rail lines and residential grids began to define the high desert landscape. Genealogists and researchers can trace early street layouts and find local landmarks such as the Cem, the Mojave State Fish Hatchery, and the Union Pacific rail corridor.
    6 unique versions available
  31. 1956 Map of Cedar Springs, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Cedar Springs, 1957 Print
    1956 Cedar Springs
    1957 Print · USGS
    Summit Valley and the San Bernardino foothills are caught here in the mid-fifties, just as the ranching era met increasing forest management. Researchers can trace the old Las Flores Ranch, find the Las Flores School, and locate the Pillars of God (Open Air Theater) near Camp Seeley.
    7 unique versions available
  34. 1956 Map of Lake Arrowhead, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Lake Arrowhead, 1957 Print
    1956 Lake Arrowhead
    1957 Print · USGS
    San Bernardino County's transition from alpine forest to high desert is documented in the mid-1950s as mountain resorts and desert ranches expanded. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Lone Wolf Colony, Hawes Ranch, and the Apple Valley School.
    5 unique versions available
  37. 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.
  40. 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.
  43. 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.
  46. 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.
  49. 1971 Map of Lake Arrowhead, 1975 Print
    1971 Map of Lake Arrowhead, 1975 Print
    1971 Lake Arrowhead
    1975 Print · USGS
    Lake Arrowhead and its surrounding national forest summits are captured here in the early seventies during a period of significant alpine development. Researchers can find old mountain enclaves like Deer Lodge Park alongside remote outposts such as Squints Ranch and Rock Camp Guard Station.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1971 Map of Apple Valley South, 1975 Print
    1971 Map of Apple Valley South, 1975 Print
    1971 Apple Valley South
    1975 Print · USGS
    Apple Valley was undergoing a period of high desert expansion in the early 1970s as new residential grids pushed toward the mountains. Researchers can trace local development through landmarks like Jess Ranch, the Lone Wolf Colony, and the Mariana Sch.
    7 unique versions available
  55. 1973 Map of Silverwood Lake, 1980 Print
    1973 Map of Silverwood Lake, 1980 Print
    1973 Silverwood Lake
    1980 Print · USGS
    The San Bernardino mountains meet the high desert in the 1970s, as water projects reshape the landscape. Researchers can trace the California Aqueduct and old routes like Las Flores Ranch or the Las Flores School.
  58. 1982 Map of San Bernardino, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of San Bernardino, 1983 Print
    1982 San Bernardino
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Inland Empire and San Gabriel Valley met at a peak of suburban and industrial expansion in the early eighties. Researchers can trace the massive rail infrastructure through Cajon Pass and locate landmarks like Norton Air Force Base or the Fontana International Raceway.
  61. 1996 Map of Silverwood Lake, 1999 Print
    1996 Map of Silverwood Lake, 1999 Print
    1996 Silverwood Lake
    1999 Print · USGS
    The San Bernardino mountains meet the high desert in the mid-nineties as the reservoir system at Silverwood Lake reshapes the landscape. Researchers can locate the Las Flores Ranch, trace the California Aqueduct, or follow the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail through the national forest.
  64. 1996 Map of Cajon, 1999 Print
    1996 Map of Cajon, 1999 Print
    1996 Cajon
    1999 Print · USGS
    The San Bernardino mountains during the 1990s reveal a landscape dominated by the engineering of the Santa Fe and Southern Pacific railroads. Researchers can trace the narrow mountain settlements at Cosy Dell, the historic Little Horsethief Ranch, and the path of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail.
  67. 1996 Map of Lake Arrowhead, 1999 Print
    1996 Map of Lake Arrowhead, 1999 Print
    1996 Lake Arrowhead
    1999 Print · USGS
    The San Bernardino mountains near Lake Arrowhead were well-developed by the late nineties, featuring a mix of residential life and wild backcountry. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Cedar Glen, Squints Ranch, and the Henick School.
  70. 1996 Map of Baldy Mesa, 1999 Print
    1996 Map of Baldy Mesa, 1999 Print
    1996 Baldy Mesa
    1999 Print · USGS
    The High Desert region south of Victorville is captured here in the mid-1990s as suburban growth began to meet traditional ranching lands. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Fish Ranch and White Ranch near the San Bernardino National Forest boundary.
  73. 2021 Map of Apple Valley South, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Apple Valley South, 2021 Print
    2021 Apple Valley South
    2021 Print · USGS
    The High Desert communities of Apple Valley and Hesperia are shown here during a period of modern expansion. Researchers can trace local development through named locations like Lone Wolf Colony, Cotners Corner, and the Ord Mountains.
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