Old Maps of Sierra County, California for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 112 historic maps of Sierra County. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
  • Layer with modern tools: Combine with LiDAR or satellite views to plan hikes through historical terrain.
  • Made for exploration: Popular among hikers, overlanders, and local history lovers.

Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Sierra County.


Sierra County, CA maps

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  1. 1888 Map of Smartsville
    1888 Map of Smartsville
    1888 Smartsville
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers Sierra County, including Grass Valley, Wheatland, and other nearby areas

  2. 1888 Map of Bidwell Bar, 1956 Print
    1888 Map of Bidwell Bar, 1956 Print
    1888 Bidwell Bar
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Sierra County, including Woodleaf, Brush Creek, and other nearby areas

  3. 1890 Map of Sierraville, 1955 Print
    1890 Map of Sierraville, 1955 Print
    1890 Sierraville
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Sierra County, including Reno, Portola, and other nearby areas

  4. 1891 Map of Bidwell Bar
    1891 Map of Bidwell Bar
    1891 Bidwell Bar
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Sierra County, including Woodleaf, Brush Creek, and other nearby areas

  5. 1891 Map of Downieville
    1891 Map of Downieville
    1891 Downieville
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Sierra County, including Two Rivers, East Quincy, and other nearby areas

  6. 1891 Map of Colfax
    1891 Map of Colfax
    1891 Colfax
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Sierra County, including Colfax, Foresthill, and other nearby areas

  7. 1891 Map of Truckee
    1891 Map of Truckee
    1891 Truckee
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Sierra County, including Reno, Truckee, and other nearby areas

  8. 1891 Map of Smartsville
    1891 Map of Smartsville
    1891 Smartsville
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Sierra County, including Grass Valley, Wheatland, and other nearby areas

  9. 1892 Map of Sierraville
    1892 Map of Sierraville
    1892 Sierraville
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Sierra County, including Reno, Portola, and other nearby areas

  10. 1892 Map of Smartsville
    1892 Map of Smartsville
    1892 Smartsville
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Sierra County, including Grass Valley, Wheatland, and other nearby areas

  11. 1892 Map of Colfax
    1892 Map of Colfax
    1892 Colfax
    1892 Print · USGS
    Covers Sierra County, including Colfax, Foresthill, and other nearby areas

  12. 1893 Map of Bidwell Bar
    1893 Map of Bidwell Bar
    1893 Bidwell Bar
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Sierra County, including Woodleaf, Brush Creek, and other nearby areas

  13. 1893 Map of Truckee
    1893 Map of Truckee
    1893 Truckee
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Sierra County, including Reno, Truckee, and other nearby areas

  14. 1893 Map of Downieville
    1893 Map of Downieville
    1893 Downieville
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Sierra County, including Two Rivers, East Quincy, and other nearby areas

  15. 1894 Map of Colfax
    1894 Map of Colfax
    1894 Colfax
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers Sierra County, including Colfax, Foresthill, and other nearby areas

  16. 1894 Map of Smartsville
    1894 Map of Smartsville
    1894 Smartsville
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers Sierra County, including Grass Valley, Wheatland, and other nearby areas

  17. 1894 Map of Sierraville
    1894 Map of Sierraville
    1894 Sierraville
    1894 Print · USGS
    Covers Sierra County, including Reno, Portola, and other nearby areas
    9 unique versions available

  18. 1895 Map of Bidwell Bar
    1895 Map of Bidwell Bar
    1895 Bidwell Bar
    1895 Print · USGS
    Covers Sierra County, including Woodleaf, Brush Creek, and other nearby areas

  19. 1895 Map of Smartsville
    1895 Map of Smartsville
    1895 Smartsville
    1895 Print · USGS
    Covers Sierra County, including Grass Valley, Wheatland, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  20. 1895 Map of Downieville
    1895 Map of Downieville
    1895 Downieville
    1895 Print · USGS
    Covers Sierra County, including Two Rivers, East Quincy, and other nearby areas

  21. 1895 Map of Truckee
    1895 Map of Truckee
    1895 Truckee
    1895 Print · USGS
    Covers Sierra County, including Reno, Truckee, and other nearby areas
    9 unique versions available

  22. 1896 Map of Downieville
    1896 Map of Downieville
    1896 Downieville
    1896 Print · USGS
    Covers Sierra County, including Two Rivers, East Quincy, and other nearby areas

  23. 1897 Map of Bidwell Bar
    1897 Map of Bidwell Bar
    1897 Bidwell Bar
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers Sierra County, including Woodleaf, Brush Creek, and other nearby areas
    7 unique versions available

  24. 1897 Map of Downieville
    1897 Map of Downieville
    1897 Downieville
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers Sierra County, including Two Rivers, East Quincy, and other nearby areas
    7 unique versions available

  25. 1898 Map of Colfax
    1898 Map of Colfax
    1898 Colfax
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers Sierra County, including Colfax, Foresthill, and other nearby areas

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