Old Maps of Bassetts, California

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Bassetts, CA maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Downieville
    1891 Map of Downieville
    1891 Downieville
    1891 Print · USGS
    The gold-bearing ridges of the Northern Sierra come alive in the 1890s, when mining camps and high-country ranches defined the local economy. Researchers can trace the Sierra Turnpike and locate historic claims like the Empire Mine or the settlement of Whiskey Diggings.

  2. 1893 Map of Downieville
    1893 Map of Downieville
    1893 Downieville
    1893 Print · USGS
    The northern Sierra Nevada's gold country is revealed here during its late nineteenth-century mining peak. Researchers can trace historic claims and family outposts from Whiskey Diggings and Poker Flat to the Plumas Eureka mine.

  3. 1895 Map of Downieville
    1895 Map of Downieville
    1895 Downieville
    1895 Print · USGS
    The high Sierra mining districts of the 1890s are captured here during a peak era of resource extraction. Researchers can trace historic gold camps and industrial sites like Whiskey Diggings, the Plumas Eureka mine, and Poker Flat.

  4. 1896 Map of Downieville
    1896 Map of Downieville
    1896 Downieville
    1896 Print · USGS
    The northern Sierra Nevada comes alive in this 1890s survey of the Feather and Yuba River watersheds. Genealogists and historians can trace gold-rush era settlements from Quincy to Downieville, locating historic sites like Whiskey Diggings and the Empire Mine.

  5. 1897 Map of Downieville
    1897 Map of Downieville
    1897 Downieville
    1897 Print · USGS
    The northern Sierra Nevada's rugged gold country comes to life in the late nineteenth century, showing the dense network of camps and mines around Downieville. Researchers can trace the exact locations of historic operations like the Young America Mine and long-standing settlements like Howland Flat and Quincy.
    7 unique versions available

  6. 1955 Map of Sierra City, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Sierra City, 1957 Print
    1955 Sierra City
    1957 Print · USGS
    Sierra County and the surrounding high country are captured here during the mid-1950s as the era of hard-rock mining transitioned into a seasonal recreation economy. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Fournier Ranch and McKenzie Ranch, or locate numerous mining operations including the Empire Mine and Loganville.
    5 unique versions available

  7. 1958 Map of Chico, 1962 Print
    1958 Map of Chico, 1962 Print
    1958 Chico
    1962 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Northern California comes to life across the Central Valley and high Sierras as the postwar economy transformed the landscape. Trace the rail lines of the Southern Pacific RR, locate family roots near Chico Cem, or explore the early layout of Paradise and Beale Air Force Base.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1960 Map of Chico
    1960 Map of Chico
    1960 Chico
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Northern California high country and Sacramento Valley meet in this 1960s-era landscape of mining towns and river settlements. Trace the rail-and-water economy of the gold country through the Empire Mine, Beale Air Force Base, and the Western Pacific Railroad.

  9. 1979 Map of Portola, 1993 Print
    1979 Map of Portola, 1993 Print
    1979 Portola
    1993 Print · USGS
    The northern Sierra Nevada and its timber-and-rail economy are captured here during the late seventies, spanning from the Feather River canyons to the high basins. Researchers can trace the path of the Western Pacific RR and locate historic hubs like Quincy, Portola, and Loyalton.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1981 Map of Haypress Valley, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Haypress Valley, 1982 Print
    1981 Haypress Valley
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Sierra Nevada high country comes into focus in the 1980s, revealing a landscape of historic mines and modern reservoirs. Researchers can locate the Kentucky Mine, follow the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, or trace the old Henness Pass Road.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 2000 Map of Haypress Valley, 2003 Print
    2000 Map of Haypress Valley, 2003 Print
    2000 Haypress Valley
    2003 Print · USGS
    The High Sierra at the dawn of the millennium shows a landscape of mining history and high-altitude water storage. You can trace old mining sites like Kentucky Mine and the seasonal Ahart Sheep Camp along the historic Henness Pass Road.

  12. 2012 Map of Haypress Valley, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Haypress Valley, 2012 Print
    2012 Haypress Valley
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Bassetts, including Nevada County, Sierra County, and other nearby areas

  13. 2015 Map of Haypress Valley, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Haypress Valley, 2015 Print
    2015 Haypress Valley
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Bassetts, including Nevada County, Sierra County, and other nearby areas

  14. 2018 Map of Haypress Valley, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Haypress Valley, 2018 Print
    2018 Haypress Valley
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Bassetts, including Nevada County, Sierra County, and other nearby areas

  15. 2021 Map of Haypress Valley, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Haypress Valley, 2021 Print
    2021 Haypress Valley
    2021 Print · USGS
    The High Sierra backcountry near the Sierra and Nevada County line is shown here in the 2020s, dominated by the Tahoe National Forest. Researchers can trace the historic Henness Pass Road and locate remote landmarks like Deadman Peak and Milton Reservoir.

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