Old Maps of Delta, California for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 14 historic maps of Delta. 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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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Delta.


Delta, CA maps

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  1. 1890 Map of Red Bluff
    1890 Map of Red Bluff
    1890 Red Bluff
    1890 Print · USGS
    Northern California in the late nineteenth century was a hub of river-and-rail activity where the Central Pacific Railroad met the rugged Klamath Mountains. Researchers can trace old ferry crossings like Ball's Ferry, locate the U.S. Fishery, or find early mining camps and stations such as Minersville and Buck Horn Station.

  2. 1894 Map of Red Bluff, 1896 Print
    1894 Map of Red Bluff, 1896 Print
    1894 Red Bluff
    1896 Print · USGS
    Northern California's mining and river-trading frontier comes alive in this survey of the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of rail hubs like Redding or locate early river crossings and industrial sites such as Jelley's Ferry and the Copper Mine.
    6 unique versions available

  3. 1901 Map of Redding
    1901 Map of Redding
    1901 Redding
    1901 Print · USGS
    Shasta County's northern canyon and mining districts come into focus at the dawn of the twentieth century. Researchers can trace the original rail stops at Kennett and Keswick or locate early industrial sites like the Bully Hill Mine and Baird Fish Hatchery.
    7 unique versions available

  4. 1946 Map of Lamoine
    1946 Map of Lamoine
    1946 Lamoine
    1946 Print · USGS
    Shasta County mountain communities and early mining sites are captured here as the new reservoir begins to fill the canyons. Genealogists and researchers can locate the Smithson Sch, the Shasta Iron Mine, and post offices at Bayles P O and Loftus P O.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1957 Map of Lamoine, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Lamoine, 1959 Print
    1957 Lamoine
    1959 Print · USGS
    In the Shasta National Forest during the late fifties, the landscape was being reshaped by the rising waters of the new reservoir. Researchers can trace the path of the Southern Pacific and U S 99 past Lamoine, Delta, and the Clipper Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1958 Map of Redding
    1958 Map of Redding
    1958 Redding
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northern California's valley and mountain landscapes are captured in the late fifties, showing the region as new reservoirs reshaped the river systems. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side towns like Cottonwood, the military presence at Red Bluff Air Force Station, and mountain outposts like Weaverville.
    5 unique versions available

  7. 1969 Map of Lamoine, 1974 Print
    1969 Map of Lamoine, 1974 Print
    1969 Lamoine
    1974 Print · USGS
    Shasta County during the late twentieth century reveals a landscape transformed by the waters of Shasta Lake and the growth of the national forest. Genealogists and researchers can trace the locations of Smithson Sch, the Clipper Mine, and old settlements like Lamoine or Pollock.

  8. 1984 Map of Redding
    1984 Map of Redding
    1984 Redding
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Shasta County region in the mid-1980s reveals a landscape of massive reservoirs and active mining districts. Researchers can trace the development of Redding and Enterprise or locate historic mineral sites like Iron Mountain Mine and Keystone Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1990 Map of Lamoine
    1990 Map of Lamoine
    1990 Lamoine
    1990 Print · USGS
    Shasta County's Sacramento River canyon is documented here in the early nineties, showing the intersection of mountain settlements and national forest lands. Researchers can trace the development of Lakehead, locate a Prospect near Coal Pit Gulch, and identify old sites like Pollock and Pollard Flat.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1998 Map of Lamoine, 2003 Print
    1998 Map of Lamoine, 2003 Print
    1998 Lamoine
    2003 Print · USGS
    Northern California river life and forest management are central to this late-nineties survey of the Sacramento River canyon. Researchers can trace historic settlements like Lamoine and Delta alongside landmarks such as the Smithson School and Sugarloaf Lookout Tower.

  11. 2012 Map of Lamoine, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Lamoine, 2012 Print
    2012 Lamoine
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Delta, including Lakehead-Lakeshore, Pollard Flat, and other nearby areas

  12. 2015 Map of Lamoine, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Lamoine, 2015 Print
    2015 Lamoine
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Delta, including Lakehead-Lakeshore, Pollard Flat, and other nearby areas

  13. 2018 Map of Lamoine, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Lamoine, 2018 Print
    2018 Lamoine
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Delta, including Lakehead-Lakeshore, Pollard Flat, and other nearby areas

  14. 2022 Map of Lamoine, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Lamoine, 2022 Print
    2022 Lamoine
    2022 Print · USGS
    Shasta County canyon life and mountain transit are documented here as they appeared in the early 2020s. Genealogists and historians can trace small riverfront communities and burial grounds including Delta Cem, Lakehead, and the settlement of Vollmers.

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