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Old Maps of Historic Ripon, Ripon for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 13 historic maps of Historic Ripon. 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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Historic Ripon, Ripon maps

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  1. 1915 Map of Ripon
    1915 Map of Ripon
    1915 Ripon
    1915 Print · USGS
    Ripon and the San Joaquin Valley river bottoms are captured here during the height of early twentieth-century agricultural development. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Jackson School, the S. P. R. R. (Fresno Line), and the Owl Rod and Gun Club.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1941 Map of Modesto West
    1941 Map of Modesto West
    1941 Modesto West
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Central Valley river system is captured here in the early 1940s, showing the complex web of irrigation canals and rural school districts. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Grayson or the Farm Security Administration Camp, and locate landmarks like Shiloh School or Tuolumne City.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1947 Map of San Jose, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of San Jose, 1948 Print
    1947 San Jose
    1948 Print · USGS
    Northern California's heartland is captured here just after the war, showing the rapid growth of the Santa Clara and Central Valleys. Researchers can trace the legacy of rail and water at Castle Air Force Base, Stockton, and the Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct.
  10. 1952 Map of Ripon, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Ripon, 1954 Print
    1952 Ripon
    1954 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin and Stanislaus rivers meet in this early 1950s survey of California's agricultural heartland. Trace irrigation history through the Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct and find family sites at Mapes Ranch or the San Joaquin School.
  13. 1956 Map of San Jose
    1956 Map of San Jose
    1956 San Jose
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central California in the mid-fifties reveals the transition from sprawling orchards to growing urban hubs like San Jose and Stockton. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-era landscape of the Mother Lode through Chinese Camp and Tuttletown, or follow the water through the Joaquin River and Calaveras Reservoir.
  16. 1962 Map of San Jose
    1962 Map of San Jose
    1962 San Jose
    1962 Print · USGS
    Central California in the early sixties showcases the expansion of the San Joaquin and Santa Clara valleys. Researchers can trace the rail-to-road transition along the Southern Pacific RR or locate landmarks like Castle USAF Base and Loma Prieta.
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1966 Map of San Jose
    1966 Map of San Jose
    1966 San Jose
    1966 Print · USGS
    Central California in the mid-1960s reveals a landscape of massive irrigation projects and expanding Cold War military footprints. Researchers can trace the rail-and-river network of the San Joaquin Valley or locate specialized sites like Castle Air Force Base and the Sharp General Depot (Military).
  22. 1969 Map of Ripon, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Ripon, 1971 Print
    1969 Ripon
    1971 Print · USGS
    The fertile San Joaquin Valley floor comes to life in the late sixties as the Stanislaus River snakes through a landscape of family ranches and orchards. Genealogists and historians can trace property lines and water features from Ripon down to Mapes Ranch and the San Joaquin Sch.
    6 unique versions available
  25. 1989 Map of Stockton
    1989 Map of Stockton
    1989 Stockton
    1989 Print · USGS
    During the late 1980s, the California Delta and San Joaquin Valley saw a massive convergence of water infrastructure and military logistics. Researchers can trace the sprawling Lawrence Livermore Laboratory (Univ of Calif) and Sharpe Army Depot alongside the complex waterways of Union Island and Victoria Island.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 2012 Map of Ripon, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Ripon, 2012 Print
    2012 Ripon
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Historic Ripon, including Ripon, San Joaquin County, and other nearby areas
  31. 2015 Map of Ripon, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Ripon, 2015 Print
    2015 Ripon
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Historic Ripon, including Ripon, San Joaquin County, and other nearby areas
  34. 2018 Map of Ripon, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Ripon, 2018 Print
    2018 Ripon
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Historic Ripon, including Ripon, San Joaquin County, and other nearby areas
  37. 2021 Map of Ripon, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Ripon, 2021 Print
    2021 Ripon
    2021 Print · USGS
    Ripon and the fertile river lands of the northern San Joaquin Valley are shown in detail as they appeared in 2021. Researchers can trace the winding Stanislaus River past Sturgeon Bend, locate the Mapes Ranch Airport, and follow the critical path of the Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct.
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