Old Maps of Tehama County, California for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 462 historic maps of Tehama County. 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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Tehama County, CA maps

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  1. 1886 Map of Lassen Peak
    1886 Map of Lassen Peak
    1886 Lassen Peak
    1886 Print · USGS
    The Cascades of the late nineteenth century appear here as a landscape of timber mills and volcanic peaks. Genealogists and historians can trace early mountain life at Shingletown, Prattville, and isolated industrial sites like Eureka Mill or the Caribou Bridge.

  2. 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.

  3. 1891 Map of Chico
    1891 Map of Chico
    1891 Chico
    1891 Print · USGS
    Upper Sacramento Valley life in the late nineteenth century revolved around the rail lines and river landings of Chico and Oroville. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early layout of mountain settlements like Magalia and Nimshew or locate old industrial sites including Keefers Old Mill and Doons Mill.

  4. 1892 Map of Lassen Peak
    1892 Map of Lassen Peak
    1892 Lassen Peak
    1892 Print · USGS
    The volcanic highlands of the southern Cascades are captured in the late nineteenth century, showing early milling and mountain settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace pioneer sites like Prattville, the old Eureka Mill, and the crossings at Caribou Bridge.

  5. 1893 Map of Chico
    1893 Map of Chico
    1893 Chico
    1893 Print · USGS
    Northern California at the height of the nineteenth-century rail and ranching era reveals a network of valley landings and mountain mining camps. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations from Chico to remote spots like Helltown, Old Lovelock, and the Lucretia Mine.

  6. 1894 Map of Lassen Peak
    1894 Map of Lassen Peak
    1894 Lassen Peak
    1894 Print · USGS
    The volcanic highlands of Northern California are captured here in the 1890s, shortly after the initial topographic surveys. Genealogists and historians can locate early industry and mountain outposts like Eureka Mill, Prattville, and the remote Hat Creek Post Office.
    8 unique versions available

  7. 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

  8. 1895 Map of Chico
    1895 Map of Chico
    1895 Chico
    1895 Print · USGS
    Northern California at the close of the nineteenth century reveals a landscape defined by the Southern Pacific R. R. and early foothill industry. Trace the locations of historic lumber and mining operations like Keefer's Mill, Lucky Jim Mine, and Chapman's Mill.
    8 unique versions available

  9. 1904 Map of Vina
    1904 Map of Vina
    1904 Vina
    1904 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento Valley comes alive in this early century study of the river corridor between Tehama and Butte counties. Trace the rail-and-river economy through the Winery at Vina, the Squaw Hill Ferry, and the planned Lemon Home Colony.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1905 Map of Tehama
    1905 Map of Tehama
    1905 Tehama
    1905 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento Valley in the early nineteen-hundreds is shown here at a peak of early rail and river development. Local researchers can trace the Shasta Route through Red Bluff and Tehama, or locate landmarks like the U. S. Fishery and Tuscan Springs.
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1912 Map of Singer Creek
    1912 Map of Singer Creek
    1912 Singer Creek
    1912 Print · USGS
    Upper Sacramento Valley ranching and school life are preserved in this early twentieth-century survey of the foothills. Researchers can trace the Tehama Co Butte Co line and find rural landmarks like the Liveoak School and Singer Creek.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1914 Map of Kirkwood
    1914 Map of Kirkwood
    1914 Kirkwood
    1914 Print · USGS
    The northern Sacramento Valley's agricultural transition is on display here in the years before the Great War. Genealogists and researchers can trace early rail sidings and water networks like Kirkwood, Malton, and the Lemon Home Colony Canal.

  13. 1914 Map of McIntosh Landing
    1914 Map of McIntosh Landing
    1914 McIntosh Landing
    1914 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento River corridor north of Hamilton City is shown here in the early twentieth century as a complex landscape of shifting islands and landings. Trace the historic riverfront at McIntosh Landing or follow the path of the Central Irrigation Canal.

  14. 1931 Map of Hoaglin
    1931 Map of Hoaglin
    1931 Hoaglin
    1931 Print · USGS
    The Trinity and Van Duzen river systems define this high country during the early 1930s, when remote ranches and forest stations provided the primary human footprint. Researchers can trace family-named sites like Haine Ranch and Blossom Cabin, or locate the isolated Lake Mtn Sch.

  15. 1932 Map of Olinda
    1932 Map of Olinda
    1932 Olinda
    1932 Print · USGS
    Northern Orange County comes to life in the early thirties as citrus groves and rail lines shaped the local economy. Trace the early development of Yorba Linda and Placentia or follow the historic tracks of the Pacific Electric.

  16. 1935 Map of Hoaglin
    1935 Map of Hoaglin
    1935 Hoaglin
    1935 Print · USGS
    Trinity and Mendocino counties are captured here in the mid-1930s, documenting a landscape of isolated valleys and mountain ranches. Researchers can trace family homesteads like Russ Place and Shannon Place or locate early schools including Cover Sch and Lake Mtn Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  17. 1935 Map of Paynes Creek
    1935 Map of Paynes Creek
    1935 Paynes Creek
    1935 Print · USGS
    Upper Tehama County in the mid-thirties was a hub of mountain industry and early hydroelectric power. Researchers can trace historic family holdings like the Facht Ranch and Wilson Ranch or locate vanished sites like the Forward Mill Camp Forward and Sierra Sch.

  18. 1935 Map of Olinda
    1935 Map of Olinda
    1935 Olinda
    1935 Print · USGS
    Northern Orange County appears here in the mid-thirties as a landscape of citrus groves and competing rail lines. Trace early property boundaries and transit routes like the Union Pacific through Yorba Linda, Carlton, and Olinda.

  19. 1941 Map of Mineral
    1941 Map of Mineral
    1941 Mineral
    1941 Print · USGS
    The volcanic highlands of Tehama and Shasta counties come alive in this pre-war survey of the Lassen region. Genealogists and researchers can locate remote family sites like Childs Ranch, the Ishii Caves, and early timber operations at Forward Mill.
    3 unique versions available

  20. 1944 Map of Flournoy
    1944 Map of Flournoy
    1944 Flournoy
    1944 Print · USGS
    The foothills of Tehama and Glenn Counties during the early 1940s reveal a landscape shaped by seasonal creeks and early irrigation. Researchers can trace the rural communities of Flournoy and Henleyville alongside historical markers like the Nome Lacke Monument.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1944 Map of Richardson Springs
    1944 Map of Richardson Springs
    1944 Richardson Springs
    1944 Print · USGS
    Northern California's Butte and Tehama counties were transitioning during the early war years, balancing ranching with new military aviation. Trace the historic Southern Pacific rail line through Cana or locate family landmarks like the Pine Creek Cem and Richardson Springs.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 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

  23. 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

  24. 1947 Map of Anderson, 1963 Print
    1947 Map of Anderson, 1963 Print
    1947 Anderson
    1963 Print · USGS
    Shasta and Tehama counties appear here in the late 1940s as a thriving corridor of riverside ranching and rail transport. Researchers can trace family sites like Gaines Ranch, early rural schools including Farquhar Sch, and the historical path of the Southern Pacific Railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1948 Map of Anderson
    1948 Map of Anderson
    1948 Anderson
    1948 Print · USGS
    The northern Sacramento Valley is captured here in the late 1940s, anchored by the rail corridor and the winding Sacramento River. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Baker Ranch, Cloverdale Cem, and the rural Evergreen Sch.
    2 unique versions available

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