Old Maps of Tunnel Ranch, California for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 18 historic maps of Tunnel Ranch. 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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Tunnel Ranch, CA maps

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  1. 1902 Map of Santa Ynez
    1902 Map of Santa Ynez
    1902 Santa Ynez
    1902 Print · USGS
    Santa Barbara County at the turn of the century was a land of high mountain meadows and isolated ranching outposts. Genealogists can trace family holdings at Cuyama Ranch or follow old trails through Salisbury Potrero and the San Rafael Mountains.

  2. 1905 Map of Santa Ynez
    1905 Map of Santa Ynez
    1905 Santa Ynez
    1905 Print · USGS
    The Santa Barbara backcountry is shown here at the start of the twentieth century, focusing on the high ridges and canyons of the San Rafael Mountains. Genealogists and hikers can trace early routes through San Marcos Pass or locate old sites like Wasioja and the Montgomery Potrero.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1941 Map of San Rafael Mtn. , 1955 Print
    1941 Map of San Rafael Mtn. , 1955 Print
    1941 San Rafael Mtn.
    1955 Print · USGS
    Santa Barbara County’s backcountry comes into focus during the early 1940s, showing a rugged landscape of high peaks and river-valley ranches. Researchers can locate remote sites like the Redrock Quicksilver Mine and Rancho San Fernando Rey or trace the route to Cold Spring Tavern.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1942 Map of San Rafael Mtn. , 1945 Print
    1942 Map of San Rafael Mtn. , 1945 Print
    1942 San Rafael Mtn.
    1945 Print · USGS
    The Santa Barbara backcountry in the early 1940s is shown here as a network of canyon ranches and mountain fire lookouts. Genealogists and historians can trace family properties like Storke Ranch or locate the Redrock Quicksilver Mine and Cold Spring Tavern.

  5. 1943 Map of San Rafael Mtn.
    1943 Map of San Rafael Mtn.
    1943 San Rafael Mtn.
    1943 Print · USGS
    Santa Barbara's interior mountains during the Second World War reveal a landscape of remote quicksilver mining and sprawling cattle ranches. Researchers can trace historic properties like Rancho San Fernando Rey and landmarks like Cold Spring Tavern or the Redrock Quicksilver Mine.

  6. 1949 Map of Los Angeles
    1949 Map of Los Angeles
    1949 Los Angeles
    1949 Print · USGS
    Southern California and the South Coast appear at the onset of the post-war boom, from the Channel Islands to the Mojave Desert. Trace early aviation sites like Lockheed Air Terminal and mining history at the Redrock Quicksilver Mine and Redrover Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1955 Map of Los Angeles
    1955 Map of Los Angeles
    1955 Los Angeles
    1955 Print · USGS
    The mid-century transformation of Southern California comes into focus as the urban sprawl of Los Angeles meets the wilderness of the Santa Monica Mountains. Researchers can trace the development of post-war suburbs alongside historic landmarks like the Santa Barbara Lighthouse and early industrial sites such as the Good Luck Mine.

  8. 1959 Map of Los Angeles
    1959 Map of Los Angeles
    1959 Los Angeles
    1959 Print · USGS
    Coastal California and the high desert met in a period of booming growth after the war. Researchers can trace early aviation and military history at the Point Mugu Air Missile Test Ctr or locate desert mining sites like the Double Eagle Mine.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1959 Map of Figueroa Mtn, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Figueroa Mtn, 1960 Print
    1959 Figueroa Mtn
    1960 Print · USGS
    The San Rafael Mountains are captured in the late fifties, showing a landscape of remote ranching camps and forestry outposts. Trace old jeep trails and property boundaries at Marre Ranch, Cachuma Camp, and the Redrock Mine.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1959 Map of San Rafael Mtn, 1963 Print
    1959 Map of San Rafael Mtn, 1963 Print
    1959 San Rafael Mtn
    1963 Print · USGS
    The San Rafael Mountains are captured here just after the filling of the reservoir, as recreation and forestry infrastructure expanded in the late fifties. Trace the layout of Cachuma Village, locate the remote Peacock Mine, or find the site of San Marcos Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1966 Map of Los Angeles
    1966 Map of Los Angeles
    1966 Los Angeles
    1966 Print · USGS
    Southern California underwent a mid-century transformation as suburban grids reached the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. Researchers can trace the path of the Los Angeles Aqueduct or locate defense landmarks like Edwards Air Force Base.

  12. 1975 Map of Los Angeles, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Los Angeles, 1977 Print
    1975 Los Angeles
    1977 Print · USGS
    Southern California is captured in a period of significant growth during the mid-seventies, showing the urban sprawl from the coast to the high desert. Researchers can trace the development of the Pacific Coast Hwy and find aerospace landmarks like Edwards Air Force Base and the Flight Test Center (NASA).
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1981 Map of Cuyama
    1981 Map of Cuyama
    1981 Cuyama
    1981 Print · USGS
    The high Cuyama Valley and the vast reaches of the Los Padres National Forest are captured here in the early eighties. Researchers can trace the San Andreas Rift Zone past New Cuyama or locate remote outposts like the Gibraltar Mine and Thorn Lookout.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1995 Map of Figueroa Mountain, 2000 Print
    1995 Map of Figueroa Mountain, 2000 Print
    1995 Figueroa Mountain
    2000 Print · USGS
    Santa Barbara's backcountry is captured here in the mid-nineties, showing a rugged terrain of national forest peaks and historic land grants. Genealogists and historians can locate old outposts like Tunnel Ranch or trace early mining activity at Redrock Mine and Peacock Mine.

  15. 2012 Map of Figueroa Mountain, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Figueroa Mountain, 2012 Print
    2012 Figueroa Mountain
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Tunnel Ranch, including Figueroa Camp, Junction Camp, and other nearby areas

  16. 2015 Map of Figueroa Mountain, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Figueroa Mountain, 2015 Print
    2015 Figueroa Mountain
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Tunnel Ranch, including Figueroa Camp, Junction Camp, and other nearby areas

  17. 2018 Map of Figueroa Mountain, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Figueroa Mountain, 2018 Print
    2018 Figueroa Mountain
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Tunnel Ranch, including Figueroa Camp, Junction Camp, and other nearby areas

  18. 2022 Map of Figueroa Mountain, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Figueroa Mountain, 2022 Print
    2022 Figueroa Mountain
    2022 Print · USGS
    The San Rafael Mountains of Santa Barbara County are shown here in recent detail, preserving the remote character of the national forest. Researchers and hikers can trace the winding Manzana Trl and locate high-altitude landmarks like Ranger Peak and Hells Half Acre.

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