Old Maps of Burney, California for Metal Detecting

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Burney, CA maps

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  1. 1886 Map of Lassen Peak
    1886 Map of Lassen Peak
    1886 Lassen Peak
    1886 Print · USGS
    The Cascades of the late nineteenth century appear here as a landscape of timber mills and volcanic peaks. Genealogists and historians can trace early mountain life at Shingletown, Prattville, and isolated industrial sites like Eureka Mill or the Caribou Bridge.

  2. 1892 Map of Lassen Peak
    1892 Map of Lassen Peak
    1892 Lassen Peak
    1892 Print · USGS
    The volcanic highlands of the southern Cascades are captured in the late nineteenth century, showing early milling and mountain settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace pioneer sites like Prattville, the old Eureka Mill, and the crossings at Caribou Bridge.

  3. 1894 Map of Lassen Peak
    1894 Map of Lassen Peak
    1894 Lassen Peak
    1894 Print · USGS
    The volcanic highlands of Northern California are captured here in the 1890s, shortly after the initial topographic surveys. Genealogists and historians can locate early industry and mountain outposts like Eureka Mill, Prattville, and the remote Hat Creek Post Office.
    8 unique versions available

  4. 1935 Map of Burney
    1935 Map of Burney
    1935 Burney
    1935 Print · USGS
    Shasta County's high country is captured in the mid-1930s, showing a transition from ranching to early hydroelectric power. Trace family ranch sites like Armstrong Ranch and long-lost rural schools including Mill Creek Sch and Mountain Grove Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1939 Map of Burney
    1939 Map of Burney
    1939 Burney
    1939 Print · USGS
    Shasta County mountain life is captured here in the late 1930s, from the volcanic peaks of the Cascades to the timbered ridges above the Pit River. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks and remote outposts like Montgomery Creek, Doyles Corner, and the Old Mill Site.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1955 Map of Westwood, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Westwood, 1959 Print
    1955 Westwood
    1959 Print · USGS
    In the mid-fifties, the northeastern California interior supported a landscape of mountain timber and high-desert basins. Genealogists and historians can locate early settlements and industrial sites like Susanville, Herlong, and the Sierra Ordinance Depot.

  7. 1957 Map of Burney, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Burney, 1959 Print
    1957 Burney
    1959 Print · USGS
    Shasta County during the late 1950s was a landscape of remote ranches and hydropower development amidst the timberlands. Trace the local genealogy and geography of the era through sites like Cassel, the Goose Valley Ranch, and the Hat Creek P O.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1958 Map of Westwood
    1958 Map of Westwood
    1958 Westwood
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northern California in the late fifties shows a landscape of volcanic peaks and rising reservoirs. Researchers can locate the Sierra Ordinance Depot and trace mountain infrastructure through the Hat Creek Ranger Station and Stacy Siding.

  9. 1959 Map of Westwood
    1959 Map of Westwood
    1959 Westwood
    1959 Print · USGS
    Northeastern California during the late 1950s was a hub of timber, military logistics, and mountain railroading. Researchers can trace the path of the Southern Pacific through the Honey Lake Valley and locate landmarks like the Sierra Ordinance Depot and Lassen Peak.

  10. 1962 Map of Susanville, 1965 Print
    1962 Map of Susanville, 1965 Print
    1962 Susanville
    1965 Print · USGS
    Northeastern California's high desert and volcanic peaks meet in the early sixties, showing the region's timber and rail hubs in transition. Local historians can trace the Southern Pacific lines through Susanville and Litchfield, or explore the sprawling Sierra Army Depot and Lassen Volcanic National Park.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1968 Map of Susanville
    1968 Map of Susanville
    1968 Susanville
    1968 Print · USGS
    The high Sierras and the Great Basin collide in the late 1960s, showing a landscape of volcanic peaks, timber settlements, and desert plains. Genealogists and researchers can trace historic rail lines like the Western Pacific or locate residents in Susanville, Westwood, and Janesville.

  12. 1976 Map of Burney, 1992 Print
    1976 Map of Burney, 1992 Print
    1976 Burney
    1992 Print · USGS
    Shasta and Lassen counties come alive in the mid-seventies, documenting a rugged landscape of volcanic peaks and timbered wilderness. Genealogists and hikers can trace the Pacific Crest Trail, early ranger outposts like Poison Station, and tribal lands at Montgomery Creek Indian Rancheria.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1990 Map of Burney
    1990 Map of Burney
    1990 Burney
    1990 Print · USGS
    Shasta County life in the early nineties is centered on the growing community of Burney and its neighboring Johnson Park. Researchers can trace local landmarks like the Cem, the Goose Valley Ranch, and the Pit 3 Powerhouse along the river.

  14. 1995 Map of Burney, 1998 Print
    1995 Map of Burney, 1998 Print
    1995 Burney
    1998 Print · USGS
    Northern California timber and ranching life are captured here in the mid-1990s as the community of Burney expands. Researchers can locate the Lumber Mill, trace the Ditch irrigation systems of Goose Valley, or find the Goose Valley Ranch.

  15. 2012 Map of Burney, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Burney, 2012 Print
    2012 Burney
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Burney, including Johnson Park, Four Corners, and other nearby areas

  16. 2015 Map of Burney, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Burney, 2015 Print
    2015 Burney
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Burney, including Johnson Park, Four Corners, and other nearby areas

  17. 2018 Map of Burney, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Burney, 2018 Print
    2018 Burney
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Burney, including Johnson Park, Four Corners, and other nearby areas

  18. 2022 Map of Burney, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Burney, 2022 Print
    2022 Burney
    2022 Print · USGS
    Shasta County's timber and water resources are on full display in this recent look at the Burney area. Researchers can trace local lineage at the Burney Cem or explore the wetland geography of Goose Valley and the Pit River.

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