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Old Maps of Highland, California for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of Highland. 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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Highland, CA maps

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  1. 1916 Map of New Almaden
    1916 Map of New Almaden
    1916 New Almaden
    1916 Print · USGS
    The Santa Cruz Mountains and the Guadalupe River watershed are captured here during the mid-1910s. Researchers can trace the rail-to-mine connections of New Almaden or locate early schools like Vinehill School and the (Abandoned Town) near Almaden Canyon.
  4. 1919 Map of New Almaden, 1928 Print
    1919 Map of New Almaden, 1928 Print
    1919 New Almaden
    1928 Print · USGS
    The Santa Cruz Mountains and the mercury mining district at New Almaden are shown here as they appeared just after the first world war. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific rail line and locate numerous rural schoolhouses like Summit School and Eureka School.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1940 Map of Los Gatos, 1961 Print
    1940 Map of Los Gatos, 1961 Print
    1940 Los Gatos
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Santa Cruz Mountains and southern Santa Clara Valley appear in the early 1940s, showing a landscape of mountain resorts and isolated summits. Researchers can trace the footprints of Alma College, the community at Holy City, and historical landmarks like Mine Hill.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1943 Map of Los Gatos
    1943 Map of Los Gatos
    1943 Los Gatos
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Santa Cruz Mountains and Santa Clara Valley are seen here in the early 1940s, before widespread development reshaped the landscape. Researchers can trace historic mountain communities like Holy City, old rural schools such as Hester Creek Sch, and the high-elevation Loma Prieta Lookout.
  13. 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.
  16. 1955 Map of Laurel, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Laurel, 1956 Print
    1955 Laurel
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Santa Cruz Mountains are shown during the mid-fifties, detailing the rugged terrain along the San Andreas Rift Zone. Researchers can trace the path of the Southern Pacific RR (Abandoned) and locate centers of community life like Hester Creek Church and Skyland.
    7 unique versions available
  19. 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.
  22. 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
  25. 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).
  28. 1978 Map of San Jose
    1978 Map of San Jose
    1978 San Jose
    1978 Print · USGS
    Santa Clara County and the East Bay hills are captured in the late seventies, showing the suburban sprawl of San Jose alongside the rural Central Valley. Trace the paths of the Southern Pacific railroad and find landmarks like New Almaden and Lick Observatory.
  31. 1996 Map of Laurel, 2000 Print
    1996 Map of Laurel, 2000 Print
    1996 Laurel
    2000 Print · USGS
    The Santa Cruz Mountains in the late twentieth century reveal a landscape of mountain retreats and old railroad towns. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Glenwood, the Loma Prieta Church, and the Bethany Bible College.
  34. 2021 Map of Laurel, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Laurel, 2021 Print
    2021 Laurel
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Santa Cruz Mountains at the start of the 2020s are seen here in detail, from the ridge-top roads of Skyland Ridge to the outskirts of Santa Cruz. Local historians can trace family-named landmarks like Mountain Charlie Gulch and the older mountain settlements of Laurel and Glenwood.
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