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Old Maps of Piñon Hills, California for Metal Detecting

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Piñon Hills, 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. 1903 Map of San Antonio
    1903 Map of San Antonio
    1903 San Antonio
    1903 Print · USGS
    The high divide of the San Gabriel Mountains is captured here at the turn of the century, showing the early boundaries of the San Gabriel Timber Land Reserve. Local history enthusiasts can trace the old paths through Swartout Valley, the depths of Mine Gulch, and the descent into Lone Pine Canyon.
    7 unique versions available
  7. 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
  10. 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.
  13. 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
  16. 1934 Map of Boneyard Canyon
    1934 Map of Boneyard Canyon
    1934 Boneyard Canyon
    1934 Print · USGS
    The Antelope Valley floor meets the steep mountain slopes in the mid-1930s. Researchers can trace early desert routes like Palmdale Victorville Road and Fort Tejon Road alongside the Angeles National Forest boundary.
  19. 1936 Map of Swarthout
    1936 Map of Swarthout
    1936 Swarthout
    1936 Print · USGS
    The high San Gabriel Mountains are captured in the mid-1930s as they evolved into a center for recreation and scientific study. Researchers can locate the Smithsonian Solar Observatory, the historic Native Son Mine, and the Master Ski Jump at the county recreation camps.
  22. 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
  25. 1939 Map of Boneyard Canyon
    1939 Map of Boneyard Canyon
    1939 Boneyard Canyon
    1939 Print · USGS
    The high desert meets the northern slopes of the San Gabriel Mountains during the late 1930s. Trace the paths of early travel routes like Fort Tejon Road and find landmarks such as the Reservoir near Mescal Creek.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1941 Map of Swarthout
    1941 Map of Swarthout
    1941 Swarthout
    1941 Print · USGS
    The high San Gabriel Mountains come into focus during the mid-1930s as a hub for scientific observation and mountain recreation. Researchers can trace the San Andreas Rift Zone or locate early forest outposts like Smithsonian Observatory and Prairie Fork Guard Sta.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1942 Map of San Antonio
    1942 Map of San Antonio
    1942 San Antonio
    1942 Print · USGS
    The high San Gabriel Mountains meet the Mojave Desert in the early 1940s, showing a rugged landscape of ranching and early mountain recreation. Genealogists and local historians can trace family lands like Smith Ranch and Nuss Ranch, or locate landmarks like the Smithsonian Observatory and Wrightwood.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 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
  37. 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
  40. 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
  43. 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.
  46. 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
  49. 1956 Map of Phelan, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Phelan, 1957 Print
    1956 Phelan
    1957 Print · USGS
    Phelan and the surrounding high desert ranchlands are captured here in the mid-1950s as the rural grid began to expand. Family historians can locate established properties like Johnson Ranch and Buttemer Ranch, or trace old routes through Cajon Canyon.
    6 unique versions available
  52. 1956 Map of Mescal Creek, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Mescal Creek, 1958 Print
    1956 Mescal Creek
    1958 Print · USGS
    The high San Gabriel Mountains meet the desert floor in the mid-1950s, a time when alpine recreation and organization camps flourished. Researchers can trace historic retreats like YMCA Camp, find the Smithsonian Observatory, and locate remote outposts like Hagenbaugh Ranch.
    6 unique versions available
  55. 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.
  58. 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.
  61. 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.
  64. 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.
  67. 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.
  70. 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
  73. 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.
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