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Old Maps of Bend, California for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of Bend. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Bend.

Bend, CA maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 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
  7. 1944 Map of Tuscan Buttes, 1960 Print
    1944 Map of Tuscan Buttes, 1960 Print
    1944 Tuscan Buttes
    1960 Print · USGS
    Tehama and Shasta Counties are captured here in the mid-1940s, a landscape defined by the winding Sacramento River and the legacy of frontier outposts. Genealogists can trace family-named properties like Armstrong Ranch and locate vanished rural schoolhouses such as Jelly Sch and Parkville Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1947 Map of Tuscan Buttes
    1947 Map of Tuscan Buttes
    1947 Tuscan Buttes
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento River valley in the late 1940s reveals a landscape rich in early pioneer history and river-driven industry. Researchers can locate the Site of Ft Reading, trace the Coleman Canal to its power house, and find family names at Dersch Ranch or Ekelund Ranch.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1958 Map of Redding
    1958 Map of Redding
    1958 Redding
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northern California's valley and mountain landscapes are captured in the late fifties, showing the region as new reservoirs reshaped the river systems. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side towns like Cottonwood, the military presence at Red Bluff Air Force Station, and mountain outposts like Weaverville.
    5 unique versions available
  16. 1965 Map of Bend, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Bend, 1966 Print
    1965 Bend
    1966 Print · USGS
    Tehama County's riverfront life is captured here in the mid-sixties, centered on the sweeping curves of the Sacramento River. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Jellys Ferry Bridge, the community of Bend, and the grounds of Jelly Ranch.
    6 unique versions available
  19. 1979 Map of Red Bluff
    1979 Map of Red Bluff
    1979 Red Bluff
    1979 Print · USGS
    Tehama and Shasta counties come alive in the late seventies as the agricultural heart of the northern valley meets the high wilderness. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rail-and-river corridor from Red Bluff to Los Molinos, finding sites like Balls Ferry and the Southern Pacific line.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 2012 Map of Bend, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Bend, 2012 Print
    2012 Bend
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Bend, including Tehama County, United States, and other nearby areas
  25. 2015 Map of Bend, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Bend, 2015 Print
    2015 Bend
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Bend, including Tehama County, United States, and other nearby areas
  28. 2018 Map of Bend, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Bend, 2018 Print
    2018 Bend
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Bend, including Tehama County, United States, and other nearby areas
  31. 2021 Map of Bend, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Bend, 2021 Print
    2021 Bend
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Bend, including Tehama County, United States, and other nearby areas
  34. 2023 Map of Bend, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Bend, 2023 Print
    2023 Bend
    2023 Print · USGS
    In the Sacramento River valley of Tehama County, this modern survey shows the area's transition from traditional river crossings to contemporary residential aviation. Genealogists and hikers can trace the paths around Jellys Ferry, the residential streets of Lake California, and the rugged trails surrounding Iron Canyon and Table Mtn.
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