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Old Maps of Vallejo, California for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 32 historic maps of Vallejo. 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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Vallejo, CA maps

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  1. 1896 Map of Carquinez Strait, 1954 Print
    1896 Map of Carquinez Strait, 1954 Print
    1896 Carquinez Strait
    1954 Print · USGS
    The industrial waterfront of the Carquinez Strait comes alive in the 1890s, where shipping channels meet the rails. Genealogists and historians can trace early bay settlements from the U.S. Arsenal at Benicia to the rail hubs of Vallejo and Martinez.
  4. 1898 Map of Karquines
    1898 Map of Karquines
    1898 Karquines
    1898 Print · USGS
    The Karquines Strait and Suisun Bay served as a bustling maritime and rail crossroads in the late nineteenth century. Researchers can trace the early layouts of Benicia, Vallejo, and Martinez, or locate vanished landmarks like Seal Bluff Landing and the U.S. Arsenal.
  7. 1901 Map of Karquines
    1901 Map of Karquines
    1901 Karquines
    1901 Print · USGS
    Northern California at the dawn of the twentieth century shows a landscape defined by the deep-water Karquines Strait and industrial rail hubs. Researchers can trace the waterfront activity of Benicia, Vallejo, and Martinez or the tidal marsh outposts at Drawbridge and Rush Landing.
    6 unique versions available
  10. 1902 Map of Napa
    1902 Map of Napa
    1902 Napa
    1902 Print · USGS
    The Napa Valley and Carquinez Strait are captured at the turn of the century, showing a landscape defined by maritime military posts and early vineyards. Genealogists and historians can trace the Mare Island Navy Yard, the Insane Asylum, and rail stops at Zinfandel and Rutherford.
    6 unique versions available
  13. 1916 Map of Mare Island
    1916 Map of Mare Island
    1916 Mare Island
    1916 Print · USGS
    The northern San Pablo Bay region comes alive in this survey, showcasing a landscape of tidal marshes and rail-driven growth during the mid-1910s. Researchers can trace the layout of the Mare Island Navy Yard, the remote rail stop at Wingo, and the rural classrooms of Fly School.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1940 Map of Carquinez Strait, 1963 Print
    1940 Map of Carquinez Strait, 1963 Print
    1940 Carquinez Strait
    1963 Print · USGS
    The industrial waterfronts of Solano and Contra Costa counties are captured here just before the mid-century boom. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-water networks of Port Costa, Benicia, and Vallejo, or locate landmarks like the Carquinez Cem and the Benicia Auto Ferry.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1942 Map of Mare Island
    1942 Map of Mare Island
    1942 Mare Island
    1942 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of San Pablo Bay come alive in this wartime survey, showing a landscape of vital naval yards and marshland agriculture. Genealogists and historians can trace rail depots like Napa Junction, rural landmarks like American Canyon School, and the industrial waterfronts of Vallejo and Oleum.
  22. 1942 Map of Carquinez
    1942 Map of Carquinez
    1942 Carquinez
    1942 Print · USGS
    The industrial waterfront of the Carquinez Strait is captured here during the early years of the war. Researchers can trace the complex rail networks of the Southern Pacific and locate established neighborhoods in Vallejo, Benicia, and Crockett.
  25. 1947 Map of Santa Rosa
    1947 Map of Santa Rosa
    1947 Santa Rosa
    1947 Print · USGS
    Northern California in the late 1940s was a landscape of agricultural valleys and vital rail hubs. Trace the historic routes of the Northwestern Pacific through Healdsburg or explore the mid-century waterfronts of Vallejo and Benicia near Mare Island.
  28. 1949 Map of Santa Rosa
    1949 Map of Santa Rosa
    1949 Santa Rosa
    1949 Print · USGS
    The North Bay and Wine Country appear here in the late 1940s, when the Northwestern Pacific RR still dominated regional transit. Genealogists and historians can trace old coastal outposts like Anchor Bay Settlement and the early layout of Santa Rosa.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1949 Map of Cuttings Wharf, 1956 Print
    1949 Map of Cuttings Wharf, 1956 Print
    1949 Cuttings Wharf
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Napa River delta in the late 1940s is a maze of tidal sloughs and growing railroad towns. Genealogists can trace family names at Cuttings Wharf, old rural schools like Los Amigos Sch, and early aviation sites like Vallejo Sky Harbor.
    8 unique versions available
  34. 1949 Map of Mare Island, 1957 Print
    1949 Map of Mare Island, 1957 Print
    1949 Mare Island
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Carquinez Strait and San Pablo Bay waterfronts are captured here during the post-war industrial peak. Researchers can trace historic shorelines and rail lines through Vallejo, the Mare Island Naval Reservation, and early industry at Oleum and Hercules.
  37. 1950 Map of Benicia, 1956 Print
    1950 Map of Benicia, 1956 Print
    1950 Benicia
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Carquinez Strait bustles with industrial and maritime activity in the years following the war, from the refinery at Oleum to the rail hubs of Martinez. Genealogists and historians can trace old neighborhoods like Valona, find the Carquinez Cemetery, or locate the California Maritime Academy.
  40. 1951 Map of Petaluma Point
    1951 Map of Petaluma Point
    1951 Petaluma Point
    1951 Print · USGS
    San Pablo Bay and the Marin shoreline are captured here in the early fifties, detailing the transition from tidal marsh to inland hills. Trace the path of the Northwestern Pacific railroad past Rose or explore the historic site at China Camp.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1951 Map of Mare Island
    1951 Map of Mare Island
    1951 Mare Island
    1951 Print · USGS
    The industrial and naval might of the East Bay is on full display in the early fifties, centering on the massive Mare Island Naval Reservation. Trace the growth of Vallejo and the waterfront towns of Rodeo and Hercules along the Southern Pacific rail line.
  46. 1951 Map of Cuttings Wharf
    1951 Map of Cuttings Wharf
    1951 Cuttings Wharf
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Napa River delta and San Pablo Bay marshes come to life in this early 1950s survey of the California waterfront. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Cuttings Wharf and Dutton Landing, or locate the Lachman Club among the sloughs.
  49. 1951 Map of Sears Point, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Sears Point, 1952 Print
    1951 Sears Point
    1952 Print · USGS
    The northern edge of San Pablo Bay comes alive in the early fifties, showing a landscape of tidal sloughs and rail junctions. Genealogists and historians can trace the tracks of the Southern Pacific to settlements like Schellville, Wingo, and the Tule Vista School.
    5 unique versions available
  52. 1951 Map of Cordelia, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Cordelia, 1952 Print
    1951 Cordelia
    1952 Print · USGS
    North of Vallejo in the early fifties, this area shows a landscape of developing neighborhoods and heavy industry. Genealogists and historians can locate the Permanente Foundation Hospital, the St John Mine, and the rail junction at Cordelia.
    9 unique versions available
  55. 1952 Map of Benicia
    1952 Map of Benicia
    1952 Benicia
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Carquinez Strait corridor was a bustling industrial and maritime hub in the early fifties, bridging Solano and Contra Costa counties. Researchers can trace the waterfront rail lines of the Southern Pacific and locate landmarks like the California Maritime Academy and Nevada Dock.
  58. 1958 Map of Santa Rosa, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of Santa Rosa, 1968 Print
    1958 Santa Rosa
    1968 Print · USGS
    The North Bay and Wine Country are captured in the mid-twentieth century as the region balanced its agricultural roots with a growing military and recreational footprint. Researchers can trace the Northwestern Pacific RR through the Russian River valley or locate landmarks like the Petaluma Adobe Historical Monument and The Geysers Resort.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1959 Map of Petaluma Point, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Petaluma Point, 1960 Print
    1959 Petaluma Point
    1960 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of San Pablo Bay are captured here in the late fifties, a period when maritime navigation and military presence shaped the Marin shoreline. Researchers can trace the layout of Hamilton Air Force Base and the rail path of the Northwestern Pacific near China Camp.
    6 unique versions available
  64. 1959 Map of Benicia, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Benicia, 1960 Print
    1959 Benicia
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Carquinez Strait corridor comes alive in the late fifties as industrial waterfronts and new suburban tracts transform the Solano and Contra Costa shoreline. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Benicia Arsenal, the Nevada Dock, and the historic Benicia Capitol State Historical Mon.
    8 unique versions available
  67. 1959 Map of Mare Island, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Mare Island, 1960 Print
    1959 Mare Island
    1960 Print · USGS
    Coastal Solano and Contra Costa Counties are shown at a peak of industrial and naval activity during the late fifties. Researchers can trace the massive Mare Island Naval Reservation or locate local landmarks like St Vincents Sch and the Old Hillside Cem.
    5 unique versions available
  70. 1962 Map of Santa Rosa
    1962 Map of Santa Rosa
    1962 Santa Rosa
    1962 Print · USGS
    The North Bay and Wine Country were entering a period of significant growth in the early sixties, anchored by established rail corridors and coastal maritime commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Santa Rosa, locate the Mare Island Naval Shipyard, and follow the Northwestern Pacific RR through the Cotati Valley.
  73. 1964 Map of Santa Rosa
    1964 Map of Santa Rosa
    1964 Santa Rosa
    1964 Print · USGS
    The North Bay and Wine Country appear in the mid-fifties during a period of significant military and educational growth. Trace old rail lines like the Northwestern Pacific RR and explore historic sites from Petaluma to the Benicia Arsenal.
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