Historical Maps of Chico, California

What stories do these 61 old maps tell about Chico's past? From 1891 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Chico's history through maps:

  • Trace Chico's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
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Begin your journey into Chico's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Chico, CA maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Chico
    1891 Map of Chico
    1891 Chico
    1891 Print · USGS
    Covers Chico, including Oroville, Durham, and other nearby areas

  2. 1893 Map of Chico
    1893 Map of Chico
    1893 Chico
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Chico, including Oroville, Durham, and other nearby areas

  3. 1895 Map of Chico
    1895 Map of Chico
    1895 Chico
    1895 Print · USGS
    Covers Chico, including Oroville, Durham, and other nearby areas

  4. 1895 Map of Chico, 1901 Print
    1895 Map of Chico, 1901 Print
    1895 Chico
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Chico, including Oroville, Durham, and other nearby areas

  5. 1895 Map of Chico, 1905 Print
    1895 Map of Chico, 1905 Print
    1895 Chico
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers Chico, including Oroville, Durham, and other nearby areas

  6. 1895 Map of Chico, 1908 Print
    1895 Map of Chico, 1908 Print
    1895 Chico
    1908 Print · USGS
    Covers Chico, including Oroville, Durham, and other nearby areas

  7. 1895 Map of Chico, 1920 Print
    1895 Map of Chico, 1920 Print
    1895 Chico
    1920 Print · USGS
    Covers Chico, including Oroville, Durham, and other nearby areas

  8. 1895 Map of Chico, 1932 Print
    1895 Map of Chico, 1932 Print
    1895 Chico
    1932 Print · USGS
    Covers Chico, including Oroville, Durham, and other nearby areas

  9. 1895 Map of Chico, 1944 Print
    1895 Map of Chico, 1944 Print
    1895 Chico
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Chico, including Oroville, Durham, and other nearby areas

  10. 1895 Map of Chico, 1948 Print
    1895 Map of Chico, 1948 Print
    1895 Chico
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Chico, including Oroville, Durham, and other nearby areas

  11. 1912 Map of Durham
    1912 Map of Durham
    1912 Durham
    1912 Print · USGS
    Covers Chico, including Durham, Dayton, and other nearby areas

  12. 1912 Map of Durham
    1912 Map of Durham
    1912 Durham
    1912 Print · USGS
    Covers Chico, including Durham, Dayton, and other nearby areas

  13. 1912 Map of Nord
    1912 Map of Nord
    1912 Nord
    1912 Print · USGS
    Covers Chico, including Cana, Nord, and other nearby areas

  14. 1912 Map of Chico Landing
    1912 Map of Chico Landing
    1912 Chico Landing
    1912 Print · USGS
    Covers Chico, including Durham, Hamilton City, and other nearby areas

  15. 1912 Map of Keefers
    1912 Map of Keefers
    1912 Keefers
    1912 Print · USGS
    Covers Chico, including Richardson Springs, Butte County, and other nearby areas

  16. 1912 Map of Keefers, 1922 Print
    1912 Map of Keefers, 1922 Print
    1912 Keefers
    1922 Print · USGS
    Covers Chico, including Richardson Springs, Butte County, and other nearby areas

  17. 1912 Map of Chico Landing, 1931 Print
    1912 Map of Chico Landing, 1931 Print
    1912 Chico Landing
    1931 Print · USGS
    Covers Chico, including Durham, Hamilton City, and other nearby areas

  18. 1912 Map of Nord, 1947 Print
    1912 Map of Nord, 1947 Print
    1912 Nord
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Chico, including Cana, Nord, and other nearby areas

  19. 1944 Map of Richardson Springs
    1944 Map of Richardson Springs
    1944 Richardson Springs
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Chico, including Cana, Nord, and other nearby areas

  20. 1944 Map of Richardson Springs
    1944 Map of Richardson Springs
    1944 Richardson Springs
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Chico, including Cana, Nord, and other nearby areas

  21. 1948 Map of Chico, 1955 Print
    1948 Map of Chico, 1955 Print
    1948 Chico
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Chico, including Durham, Dayton, and other nearby areas

  22. 1948 Map of Chico, 1971 Print
    1948 Map of Chico, 1971 Print
    1948 Chico
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers Chico, including Durham, Dayton, and other nearby areas

  23. 1948 Map of Chico, 1971 Print
    1948 Map of Chico, 1971 Print
    1948 Chico
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers Chico, including Durham, Dayton, and other nearby areas

  24. 1948 Map of Chico, 1978 Print
    1948 Map of Chico, 1978 Print
    1948 Chico
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Chico, including Durham, Dayton, and other nearby areas

  25. 1948 Map of Chico, 1978 Print
    1948 Map of Chico, 1978 Print
    1948 Chico
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Chico, including Durham, Dayton, and other nearby areas

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