Old Maps of Tuolumne County, California for Hiking & Exploration

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  1. 1889 Map of Jackson
    1889 Map of Jackson
    1889 Jackson
    1889 Print · USGS
    The Mother Lode foothills thrive in the late nineteenth century as mining and rail expansion reshape the landscape between the San Joaquin Valley and the Sierra Nevada. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Jackson, locate vanished sites like Lancha Plana, and follow the path of the San Joaquin and Sierra Nevada Railroad.

  2. 1891 Map of Big Trees
    1891 Map of Big Trees
    1891 Big Trees
    1891 Print · USGS
    The Sierra Nevada high country and gold country are seen here in the 1890s, a period defined by the mining economy and early mountain passage. Historians can trace early routes like the Bloods Toll Road and locate sites such as Sheep Ranch, the Keltz Mine, and Swiss Ranch.

  3. 1892 Map of Jackson
    1892 Map of Jackson
    1892 Jackson
    1892 Print · USGS
    The California Gold Country comes alive in the late nineteenth century as mining settlements and river-side camps define the landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through Mokelumne Hill, San Andreas, and the remote Whiskey Slide.

  4. 1893 Map of Sonora
    1893 Map of Sonora
    1893 Sonora
    1893 Print · USGS
    The Mother Lode region comes alive in the early 1890s, showing a landscape defined by mining camps and early river crossings before the big dams. Genealogists and historians can trace old settlements like Chinese Camp and Big Oak Flat, or locate industrial sites like the Olsen Mine and Hobron Mill.

  5. 1894 Map of Big Trees
    1894 Map of Big Trees
    1894 Big Trees
    1894 Print · USGS
    Central California's high Sierra region is documented here in the 1890s, where river crossings and giant sequoia groves defined the landscape. Researchers can trace old mountain routes through Abbott Ferry and Parrott Ferry or locate early mining sites like the Riverside Mine.

  6. 1896 Map of Dardanelles
    1896 Map of Dardanelles
    1896 Dardanelles
    1896 Print · USGS
    The high Sierra wilderness in the late 1890s reveals a landscape of early forest reserves and remote outposts. Trace the early boundaries of Yosemite National Park and find historic stops like Baker Station and Brightman Flat.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1896 Map of Sonora
    1896 Map of Sonora
    1896 Sonora
    1896 Print · USGS
    The Mother Lode gold country is shown in the late nineteenth century as mining towns and river crossings defined the Sierra Nevada foothills. Genealogists and researchers can trace early routes through Chinese Camp and Coulterville, or locate industrial sites like the Red Cloud Mine and Benton Mill.

  8. 1897 Map of Jackson
    1897 Map of Jackson
    1897 Jackson
    1897 Print · USGS
    Amador and Calaveras counties are shown here during the late nineteenth-century mining era, when the Mother Lode's river-and-rail economy was in full swing. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Mokelumne Hill, San Andreas, and the remote Whiskey Slide.

  9. 1897 Map of Sonora
    1897 Map of Sonora
    1897 Sonora
    1897 Print · USGS
    The Mother Lode region at the close of the nineteenth century is revealed here through its gold-country towns and rugged mining infrastructure. Trace the early footprints of Sonora, Coulterville, and Hornitos alongside sites like the Red Cloud Mine and Ward Ferry.
    8 unique versions available

  10. 1897 Map of Big Trees
    1897 Map of Big Trees
    1897 Big Trees
    1897 Print · USGS
    The Sierra Nevada foothills and deep river canyons of the late nineteenth century are mapped here in detail before modern development. Genealogists and historians can trace early mountain life through landmarks like Bloods Toll, the Riverside Mine, and historic crossings at Abbott Ferry.

  11. 1897 Map of Yosemite
    1897 Map of Yosemite
    1897 Yosemite
    1897 Print · USGS
    The Sierra Nevada high country is captured here during the earliest years of the national park, before major infrastructure changed the landscape. Researchers can locate early homesteads and travel stops like Hog Ranch, Harden Ranch, and Sequoia.

  12. 1898 Map of Dardanelles
    1898 Map of Dardanelles
    1898 Dardanelles
    1898 Print · USGS
    The high Sierra Nevada backcountry comes alive in the late 1890s, centered on the canyons of the Stanislaus and West Walker rivers. Trace early high-country travel routes through Sonora Pass or locate historical stops like Baker Station and the meadows of Brightman Flat.
    8 unique versions available

  13. 1898 Map of Sonora, 1932 Print
    1898 Map of Sonora, 1932 Print
    1898 Sonora
    1932 Print · USGS
    The Mother Lode region at the close of the nineteenth century reveals a complex world of river dams and mining camps. Genealogists can trace family names at Chinese Camp or Soulsbyville and locate early industry at the Red Cloud Mine and Bandarita Mine.

  14. 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.

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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.

  21. 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

  22. 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.

  23. 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.

  24. 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

  25. 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

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