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Old Maps of Shasta County, California for Metal Detecting

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Shasta County, 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.
  4. 1886 Map of Modoc Lava Bed
    1886 Map of Modoc Lava Bed
    1886 Modoc Lava Bed
    1886 Print · USGS
    Northeastern California is surveyed here in the years following the Modoc War, showing the volcanic terrain of the Modoc Lava Bed and early river settlements. Trace pioneer history through Modoc Rifle Pits, a Ferry on the Pit River, and old outposts like Bieber and Lookout.
  7. 1886 Map of Shasta
    1886 Map of Shasta
    1886 Shasta
    1886 Print · USGS
    Upper California in the mid-1880s is captured here during the height of the mining era and the early days of mountain tourism. Genealogists can locate family holdings near Yreka, trace river crossings like the ferry at Oaks Bar, or find early resorts at Upper Soda Spring.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 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.
  13. 1892 Map of Modoc Lava-Bed
    1892 Map of Modoc Lava-Bed
    1892 Modoc Lava-Bed
    1892 Print · USGS
    Northeastern California's volcanic terrain is meticulously charted in the 1890s, before modern irrigation altered the great northern basins. Genealogists and historians can locate early outposts like Burgettville, the Modoc Rifle Pit, and the high-altitude Ice Cave.
    7 unique versions available
  16. 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.
  19. 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
  22. 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
  25. 1894 Map of Shasta, 1903 Print
    1894 Map of Shasta, 1903 Print
    1894 Shasta
    1903 Print · USGS
    Northern California at the turn of the century reveals a landscape defined by the shadow of Mt Shasta and a booming mining economy. Genealogists can trace family roots through pioneer settlements like Yreka, Fort Jones, and the Callahan Ranch as the frontier transitioned into a network of established ranching and timber hubs.
    8 unique versions available
  28. 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
  31. 1913 Map of Weaverville
    1913 Map of Weaverville
    1913 Weaverville
    1913 Print · USGS
    Trinity and Shasta counties appear here during a peak era of mountain mining and ranching before the mid-century reservoirs were built. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and industrial sites like Whiskytown, Minersville, and the Gladstone Mine.
    6 unique versions available
  34. 1923 Map of Sawyers Bar
    1923 Map of Sawyers Bar
    1923 Sawyers Bar
    1923 Print · USGS
    The Salmon River canyon in the early 1900s reveals a high-country mining landscape during the height of its activity. Genealogists and historians can trace families at Edie Ranch, locate remote classrooms like Russianville School, and find numerous prospects including the Black Bear Mine.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 1931 Map of Hoaglin
    1931 Map of Hoaglin
    1931 Hoaglin
    1931 Print · USGS
    The Trinity and Van Duzen river systems define this high country during the early 1930s, when remote ranches and forest stations provided the primary human footprint. Researchers can trace family-named sites like Haine Ranch and Blossom Cabin, or locate the isolated Lake Mtn Sch.
  40. 1931 Map of Etna
    1931 Map of Etna
    1931 Etna
    1931 Print · USGS
    The mining camps and river valleys of the Siskiyou-Trinity border are caught in detail during the early 1930s. Researchers can trace historic claims and remote family holdings like the Bonanza King Mine, Etna Ranch, and the East Fork District Sch.
  43. 1932 Map of Olinda
    1932 Map of Olinda
    1932 Olinda
    1932 Print · USGS
    Northern Orange County comes to life in the early thirties as citrus groves and rail lines shaped the local economy. Trace the early development of Yorba Linda and Placentia or follow the historic tracks of the Pacific Electric.
  46. 1932 Map of Bartle
    1932 Map of Bartle
    1932 Bartle
    1932 Print · USGS
    The timberlands of Siskiyou and Shasta counties are shown here in the early 1930s as logging and forestry infrastructure expanded. Researchers can locate remote outposts like Star City, rural schoolhouses including Island Dist Sch, and the Burney Fish Hatchery.
  49. 1934 Map of Etna
    1934 Map of Etna
    1934 Etna
    1934 Print · USGS
    The Scott Valley and high California peaks are seen here in the 1930s as centers of mining and remote mountain ranching. Researchers can trace historic family-named locations such as Parker Ranch, Stoddard Cabin, and the Zarina Mine.
    4 unique versions available
  52. 1935 Map of Hoaglin
    1935 Map of Hoaglin
    1935 Hoaglin
    1935 Print · USGS
    Trinity and Mendocino counties are captured here in the mid-1930s, documenting a landscape of isolated valleys and mountain ranches. Researchers can trace family homesteads like Russ Place and Shannon Place or locate early schools including Cover Sch and Lake Mtn Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 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
  58. 1935 Map of Paynes Creek
    1935 Map of Paynes Creek
    1935 Paynes Creek
    1935 Print · USGS
    Upper Tehama County in the mid-thirties was a hub of mountain industry and early hydroelectric power. Researchers can trace historic family holdings like the Facht Ranch and Wilson Ranch or locate vanished sites like the Forward Mill Camp Forward and Sierra Sch.
  61. 1935 Map of Olinda
    1935 Map of Olinda
    1935 Olinda
    1935 Print · USGS
    Northern Orange County appears here in the mid-thirties as a landscape of citrus groves and competing rail lines. Trace early property boundaries and transit routes like the Union Pacific through Yorba Linda, Carlton, and Olinda.
  64. 1935 Map of Dunsmuir
    1935 Map of Dunsmuir
    1935 Dunsmuir
    1935 Print · USGS
    Upper Siskiyou and Shasta counties are shown here in the mid-1930s as the rail and timber industries shaped the mountain landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace the Southern Pacific line through Dunsmuir, locate the Cedar Park Sch, or find vanished stops like Sims Sta.
    4 unique versions available
  67. 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
  70. 1939 Map of Halls Flat
    1939 Map of Halls Flat
    1939 Halls Flat
    1939 Print · USGS
    The high plateau of eastern Shasta and Lassen counties is shown here in the late 1930s, defined by timber management and remote ranching. Researchers can trace early forest outposts like Halls Flat Ranger Sta, family holdings at DeLashmutt Ranch, and the Western Pacific rail line.
    3 unique versions available
  73. 1939 Map of Bartle
    1939 Map of Bartle
    1939 Bartle
    1939 Print · USGS
    Upper California's timber and rail landscape is captured here in the late 1930s, showing the intersection of the McCloud River and Fall River drainages. Researchers can trace the M C Cloud River R R through Bartle and Pondosa, or locate remote sites like Kosk Sch and the Pilgrim Creek Nursery Guard Sta.
    3 unique versions available
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