Old Maps of Curtis, California for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 13 historic maps of Curtis. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Curtis, CA maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 1954 Map of Alturas, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Alturas, 1968 Print
    1954 Alturas
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Modoc Plateau and Surprise Valley appear in the mid-1950s as a landscape of remote ranching towns and vast wildlife refuges. Researchers can trace early settlements like Fort Bidwell, locate the McArthur Grain Elevator, and follow the Southern Pacific rail lines.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1958 Map of Alturas
    1958 Map of Alturas
    1958 Alturas
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Modoc Plateau and Warner Mountains appear here during the late fifties, showcasing a landscape of high-desert ranching and volcanic terrain. Researchers can trace the rail-and-water economy through Alturas, Cedarville, and the Fort Bidwell Indian Res.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1961 Map of Big Bend, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Big Bend, 1963 Print
    1961 Big Bend
    1963 Print · USGS
    Shasta County forest and river life are captured here in the early sixties, centered on the Pit River canyon. Local history researchers can trace the Big Bend Rancheria, locate the Indian Spr Sch, and follow the path of the McCloud River Railroad through the timber.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1962 Map of Alturas
    1962 Map of Alturas
    1962 Alturas
    1962 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Modoc and Siskiyou counties is shown in the early sixties as a hub of timber, rail, and agriculture. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side life via the Southern Pacific RR, the Tionesta PO, and the McArthur Grain Elevator.

  9. 1965 Map of Alturas
    1965 Map of Alturas
    1965 Alturas
    1965 Print · USGS
    Northeastern California and southern Oregon appear in this mid-century survey of the high plateau and volcanic highlands. Researchers can trace the path of the Southern Pacific railroad through Alturas or locate rural outposts like Stronghold and Eagleville.

  10. 1984 Map of McArthur
    1984 Map of McArthur
    1984 McArthur
    1984 Print · USGS
    The northern California high country near McArthur is captured in the mid-1980s, showcasing a landscape of volcanic peaks and river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail connections at Nubieber and Bieber, or locate family sites near Pittville and Glenburn.

  11. 1990 Map of Dead Horse Summit
    1990 Map of Dead Horse Summit
    1990 Dead Horse Summit
    1990 Print · USGS
    The high country of the Shasta-Siskiyou border is mapped here in the late twentieth century, showing a landscape defined by timber, trails, and transit. Researchers can trace the Old RR Grade and the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail past Mushroom Rock and Horse Lake.

  12. 1998 Map of Dead Horse Summit, 2003 Print
    1998 Map of Dead Horse Summit, 2003 Print
    1998 Dead Horse Summit
    2003 Print · USGS
    The high country of the Siskiyou and Shasta county border is shown here in the late twentieth century, before modern developments altered these remote forest tracts. Trace the path of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail past landmarks like Walking Bear Camp and Dead Horse Summit.

  13. 2021 Map of Dead Horse Summit, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Dead Horse Summit, 2021 Print
    2021 Dead Horse Summit
    2021 Print · USGS
    Upper Siskiyou and Shasta counties are shown here in the 2020s, dominated by high-country forest and the winding Pacific Crest Trail. Hikers and historians can trace routes near Dead Horse Summit, the McCloud River, and the settlement at Curtis.

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