1900s (20th Century) Maps of Tuolumne County, California

Explore 157 historic maps of Tuolumne County from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Tuolumne County, CA maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Yosemite
    1900 Map of Yosemite
    1900 Yosemite
    1900 Print · USGS
    The central Sierra Nevada appears here in the late nineteenth century, prior to the major damming projects that reshaped the river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace pioneer outposts like Harden Ranch and Hite Cove, or the early tourism hub at Yosemite.

  2. 1901 Map of Big Trees
    1901 Map of Big Trees
    1901 Big Trees
    1901 Print · USGS
    The High Sierra and Gold Country meet in this turn-of-the-century look at the groves and mining camps of the Mokelumne and Stanislaus watersheds. Trace the early boundaries of the Calaveras Grove, locate the Riverside Mine, or find river crossings like Parrott Ferry.
    9 unique versions available

  3. 1901 Map of Mt. Lyell
    1901 Map of Mt. Lyell
    1901 Mt. Lyell
    1901 Print · USGS
    The High Sierra at the end of the century is captured here in immense detail, showing the early boundaries of Yosemite National Park. Researchers can trace old mountain routes past Soda Springs, Tuolumne Meadows, and Miller Bridge.
    12 unique versions available

  4. 1902 Map of Jackson
    1902 Map of Jackson
    1902 Jackson
    1902 Print · USGS
    Amador and Calaveras counties are captured at the height of the mining era in this late nineteenth-century survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines of the Stockton and Copperopolis Railroad and find long-established camps like Lancha Plana and Jesus Maria.
    7 unique versions available

  5. 1903 Map of Yosemite
    1903 Map of Yosemite
    1903 Yosemite
    1903 Print · USGS
    The High Sierra and foothills of Mariposa County appear here in the early 1900s, documenting the early ranching and travel networks of the region. Local historians and genealogists can trace family holdings at Harden Ranch, the mining hub of Hite Cove, and the isolated Stage Station.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1909 Map of Yosemite
    1909 Map of Yosemite
    1909 Yosemite
    1909 Print · USGS
    Mariposa and Tuolumne counties are shown here at the turn of the century, prior to the damming of the Tuolumne River. Researchers can trace early ranching and mining sites like Hog Ranch, Hite Cove, and the historic Stage Station.
    7 unique versions available

  7. 1909 Map of Bridgeport, 1956 Print
    1909 Map of Bridgeport, 1956 Print
    1909 Bridgeport
    1956 Print · USGS
    The High Sierra and Mono Basin are seen here in the decade following the peak of the local gold boom. Genealogists and historians can trace old stage routes and find significant mining sites like the Dunderberg Mine and the remote settlement of Belfort.

  8. 1911 Map of Bridgeport
    1911 Map of Bridgeport
    1911 Bridgeport
    1911 Print · USGS
    Mono County at the start of the twentieth century was a landscape of high-altitude mining camps and early park boundaries. Trace the footprints of the gold era at Bodie, locate family ranching history at Mormon Ranch, or study the remote Masonic Liberty Mine.
    7 unique versions available

  9. 1915 Map of La Grange, 1957 Print
    1915 Map of La Grange, 1957 Print
    1915 La Grange
    1957 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the Sierra Nevada meet the valley floor in the early 1900s, centered on the vital waterworks of the Tuolumne River. Researchers can trace the early infrastructure of La Grange Dam and find family-history landmarks like the Live Oak School and Basso Bridge.

  10. 1916 Map of Cooperstown
    1916 Map of Cooperstown
    1916 Cooperstown
    1916 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the Sierra Nevada come alive in the years before the Great War as new irrigation projects reshape the land. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail stops at Warnerville and Cooperstown or locate the rural Dry Creek School and Hermitage School.

  11. 1916 Map of Copperopolis
    1916 Map of Copperopolis
    1916 Copperopolis
    1916 Print · USGS
    Calaveras and Stanislaus counties at the height of the early copper and ranching era reveal a landscape of deep canyons and mining outposts. Trace the Sierra Ry of California or locate historic crossings like Reynolds Ferry and the Wilbur-Womble Mine.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1919 Map of La Grange
    1919 Map of La Grange
    1919 La Grange
    1919 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the Sierra Nevada come into focus during the early years of California's water-rights expansion. Trace the historical footprint of La Grange and local landmarks like the Live Oak School, the La Grange Dam, and Dawson Lake.
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1920 Map of Bridgeport
    1920 Map of Bridgeport
    1920 Bridgeport
    1920 Print · USGS
    The High Sierra and Mono Basin are shown here in the early twentieth century, during a peak period of mining and ranching. Researchers can locate vanished camps like Star City, trace the California Masonic Road, and find family names at Conway Ranch.

  14. 1942 Map of Copperopolis
    1942 Map of Copperopolis
    1942 Copperopolis
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Mother Lode's mining and water heritage is preserved here in the early 1940s, centered on the copper-rich hills and the Stanislaus River. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Curtin Ranch, old schools such as O'Byrnes School, and active mines including the Wilbur Womble Mine.

  15. 1944 Map of Merced Falls
    1944 Map of Merced Falls
    1944 Merced Falls
    1944 Print · USGS
    The California foothills in the early forties reveal a landscape of active river dredging and massive reservoirs. Trace the historic Coulterville Road through the mines at Solambo Mine Ridge or locate the dredging Tailings near Snelling.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1945 Map of San Andreas, 1959 Print
    1945 Map of San Andreas, 1959 Print
    1945 San Andreas
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Mother Lode region of the Sierra foothills is captured here at a mid-century peak of ranching and deep-shaft mining. Genealogists and historians can trace family landholdings from Bernasconi Ranch to Felix, alongside legendary mines like the Utica Mine and Gold Cliff Mine.

  17. 1947 Map of San Andreas
    1947 Map of San Andreas
    1947 San Andreas
    1947 Print · USGS
    Calaveras County gold country is recorded here in the mid-1940s, showing the height of local industrial mining and ranching. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of San Andreas, the mine-rich hills around Altaville, and the location of rural schoolhouses like Fricot Ranch Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1947 Map of Sacramento, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Sacramento, 1948 Print
    1947 Sacramento
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento Valley meets the high Sierra during a period of post-war expansion. Trace the historic river delta islands like Grand Island or locate early airfield footprints at McClellan Air Force Base and Mather Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1947 Map of San Jose, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of San Jose, 1948 Print
    1947 San Jose
    1948 Print · USGS
    Northern California's heartland is captured here just after the war, showing the rapid growth of the Santa Clara and Central Valleys. Researchers can trace the legacy of rail and water at Castle Air Force Base, Stockton, and the Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct.

  20. 1947 Map of Mariposa, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Mariposa, 1948 Print
    1947 Mariposa
    1948 Print · USGS
    The High Sierra and Owens Valley transition is captured here in the late 1940s, just as the region’s hydroelectric and tourism infrastructure was maturing. Genealogists and historians can trace old ranger stations, the Casa Diablo Mine, and rail stops along the Southern Pacific like Benton Station and Zurich.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1947 Map of Coulterville, 1953 Print
    1947 Map of Coulterville, 1953 Print
    1947 Coulterville
    1953 Print · USGS
    In the late 1940s, this portion of the Mother Lode still shows a landscape dense with gold mining and ranching activity. Researchers can trace the heritage of Coulterville and Hornitos or locate numerous historic workings like the Mary Harrison Mine and Red Cloud Mines.
    4 unique versions available

  22. 1947 Map of Chinese Camp, 1959 Print
    1947 Map of Chinese Camp, 1959 Print
    1947 Chinese Camp
    1959 Print · USGS
    Tuolumne County gold country and industrial water works are captured here in the late 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace mining claims like the Eagle-Shawmut Mine and vanished rail stops at Hetch Hetchy Junc and Crimea House.
    4 unique versions available

  23. 1947 Map of Jawbone Ridge, 1963 Print
    1947 Map of Jawbone Ridge, 1963 Print
    1947 Jawbone Ridge
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Stanislaus National Forest in the late 1940s reveals a rugged landscape of water tunnels and gold mines. Trace family history at Smith Station and Smith Cem, or locate historic sites like the Gold Queen Mine and Buck Meadows.
    3 unique versions available

  24. 1947 Map of Groveland, 1964 Print
    1947 Map of Groveland, 1964 Print
    1947 Groveland
    1964 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the Sierra Nevada are surveyed here in the late 1940s, documenting the legacy of the Gold Rush in Tuolumne County. Genealogists and historians can locate the Bret Harte Cabin, the old settlement at Second Garrotte, and rural landmarks like the Red Jacket Mine.
    4 unique versions available

  25. 1947 Map of Coulterville, 1964 Print
    1947 Map of Coulterville, 1964 Print
    1947 Coulterville
    1964 Print · USGS
    Mariposa County gold country is preserved here in the late 1940s, showing the early expansion of the Merced River's reservoirs. Researchers can locate vanished infrastructure like the Split Rock Ferry and historic mining sites such as the Mary Harrison Mine and Virginia Mine.
    6 unique versions available

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