Old Maps of Mineral King, California for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 15 historic maps of Mineral King. 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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Mineral King, CA maps

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  1. 1904 Map of Kaweah
    1904 Map of Kaweah
    1904 Kaweah
    1904 Print · USGS
    The southern Sierra Nevada comes alive in this 1904 survey, documenting the early development of Sequoia and the surrounding valleys. Researchers can trace historic irrigation networks like the Whitney Ditch and find early timber sites at Atwells Mill and Dillon Mill.

  2. 1909 Map of Kaweah
    1909 Map of Kaweah
    1909 Kaweah
    1909 Print · USGS
    The High Sierra and its foothills come to life in this early twentieth-century survey of the western parklands and river valleys. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early homesteads and irrigation systems of Springville, Three Rivers, and the Tule River Indian Res.
    7 unique versions available

  3. 1937 Map of Kaweah, 1955 Print
    1937 Map of Kaweah, 1955 Print
    1937 Kaweah
    1955 Print · USGS
    High Sierra peaks and the Kaweah foothills are captured here in the late 1930s as tourism and resource management shaped the landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Three Rivers, the remote outposts at Mineral King, and the boundaries of the Tule River Indian Reservation.

  4. 1948 Map of Fresno
    1948 Map of Fresno
    1948 Fresno
    1948 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Valley and the High Sierra met during a period of rapid post-war growth and industrial expansion. Genealogists and researchers can trace family lines through small rail towns like Calwa City, find early aviation sites at Fresno-Chandler, or locate the Fresno Copper Mine.

  5. 1955 Map of Fresno
    1955 Map of Fresno
    1955 Fresno
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Central Valley and High Sierra meet in this mid-fifties study of California’s agricultural and wilderness heart. Researchers can trace the rail-side growth of Sanger, Selma, and Reedley or locate high-altitude landmarks like Mt Whitney and Hume Lake.

  6. 1956 Map of Fresno
    1956 Map of Fresno
    1956 Fresno
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Central Valley and High Sierra meet in this mid-fifties survey of a rapidly developing California interior. Researchers can trace the rail-and-water networks of Visalia, the footprint of Tulare Lake, and the remote heights of Sequoia National Park.

  7. 1956 Map of Mineral King, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Mineral King, 1959 Print
    1956 Mineral King
    1959 Print · USGS
    The high Sierra backcountry and the historic cabins of Silver City appear here in the mid-1950s. Researchers can trace the era's conservation efforts through named redwood stands like Garfield Grove and outposts such as Hockett Ranger Sta.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1958 Map of Fresno
    1958 Map of Fresno
    1958 Fresno
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Central Valley and High Sierra meet in this mid-century survey of the California heartland. Researchers can trace the rail-and-road network connecting Fresno and Visalia or locate high-country landmarks like Mt Whitney and Sequoia National Park.

  9. 1960 Map of Fresno
    1960 Map of Fresno
    1960 Fresno
    1960 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Valley's mid-century agricultural boom meets the high peaks of the Sierra Nevada in this detailed survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-driven growth of Fresno, Tulare, and Visalia or locate family roots in smaller towns like Raisin City and Calwa City.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1962 Map of Fresno, 1968 Print
    1962 Map of Fresno, 1968 Print
    1962 Fresno
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Central Valley and High Sierra meet in this mid-century survey, capturing the region's massive irrigation systems and mountain wilderness. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Southern Pacific and locate landmarks like the Tulare Lake Bed and Mount Whitney.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1966 Map of Fresno
    1966 Map of Fresno
    1966 Fresno
    1966 Print · USGS
    Central California in the mid-1960s showcases a high-production agricultural valley rising into the granite peaks of the High Sierra. Researchers can trace irrigation networks, rail spurs like the Southern Pacific, and landmarks from Mount Whitney to the Lemoore Naval Air Station.

  12. 1967 Map of Mineral King, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Mineral King, 1968 Print
    1967 Mineral King
    1968 Print · USGS
    High in the Sierra Nevada during the late sixties, this survey captures the remote outposts and redwood groves of the Tulare backcountry. Trace historic wilderness routes like the Hockett Trail and find landmarks like Silver City and the Atwell Mill Ranger Station.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1978 Map of Three Rivers, 1994 Print
    1978 Map of Three Rivers, 1994 Print
    1978 Three Rivers
    1994 Print · USGS
    Tulare County's dramatic ascent from the San Joaquin Valley to the High Sierra is captured here during the late seventies. Researchers can trace the layout of the Tule River Indian Reservation and locate early mountain outposts like Camp Nelson or Globe.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1988 Map of Mineral King
    1988 Map of Mineral King
    1988 Mineral King
    1988 Print · USGS
    High Sierra mining history is preserved in this late-twentieth-century survey of the Mineral King valley. Researchers can pinpoint historic lodes and industrial remains like the Empire Mine, Lady Franklin Mine, and the Empire Mill (Ruins).
    5 unique versions available

  15. 2021 Map of Mineral King, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Mineral King, 2021 Print
    2021 Mineral King
    2021 Print · USGS
    Mineral King and the southern Sierra Nevada high country are shown here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the paths of old prospecting routes and mountain passes, including Miners Ridge, Farewell Gap, and Eagle Sinkhole.

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