Old Maps of California, Virginia for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 9 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, VA maps

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  1. 1894 Map of Natural Bridge, 1898 Print
    1894 Map of Natural Bridge, 1898 Print
    1894 Natural Bridge
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers California, including Covington, Clifton Forge, and other nearby areas
    7 unique versions available

  2. 1946 Map of Millboro, 1957 Print
    1946 Map of Millboro, 1957 Print
    1946 Millboro
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers California, including Goshen, Effinger, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1947 Map of Roanoke, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Roanoke, 1948 Print
    1947 Roanoke
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers California, including Roanoke, Lynchburg, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1949 Map of Millboro
    1949 Map of Millboro
    1949 Millboro
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers California, including Goshen, Effinger, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1959 Map of Roanoke
    1959 Map of Roanoke
    1959 Roanoke
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers California, including Roanoke, Lynchburg, and other nearby areas

  6. 1963 Map of Roanoke
    1963 Map of Roanoke
    1963 Roanoke
    1963 Print · USGS
    Covers California, including Roanoke, Lynchburg, and other nearby areas

  7. 1969 Map of Millboro, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Millboro, 1971 Print
    1969 Millboro
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers California, including Goshen, Millboro Springs, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1971 Map of Roanoke, 1977 Print
    1971 Map of Roanoke, 1977 Print
    1971 Roanoke
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers California, including Roanoke, Lynchburg, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1986 Map of Buena Vista
    1986 Map of Buena Vista
    1986 Buena Vista
    1986 Print · USGS
    Covers California, including Lexington, Buena Vista, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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