Old Maps of California, California Township for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 5 historic maps of California. 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 California.


California, California Township maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Fort Wayne, 1963 Print
    1953 Map of Fort Wayne, 1963 Print
    1953 Fort Wayne
    1963 Print · USGS
    Covers California, including Fort Wayne, Elkhart, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1956 Map of Fort Wayne
    1956 Map of Fort Wayne
    1956 Fort Wayne
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers California, including Fort Wayne, Elkhart, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1960 Map of California, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of California, 1962 Print
    1960 California
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers California, including Algansee, Algansee Township, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1985 Map of Adrian
    1985 Map of Adrian
    1985 Adrian
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers California, including Adrian, Coldwater, and other nearby areas

  5. 1990 Map of Adrian, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Adrian, 1991 Print
    1990 Adrian
    1991 Print · USGS
    Covers California, including Adrian, Coldwater, and other nearby areas

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