Historical Maps of Sonora, California

What stories do these 28 old maps tell about Sonora's past? From 1893 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 Sonora's history through maps:

  • Trace Sonora's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Sonora's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Sonora, CA maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Sonora
    1893 Map of Sonora
    1893 Sonora
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Sonora, including Merced County, Stanislaus County, and others.

  2. 1896 Map of Sonora
    1896 Map of Sonora
    1896 Sonora
    1896 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Sonora, including Merced County, Stanislaus County, and others.

  3. 1897 Map of Sonora
    1897 Map of Sonora
    1897 Sonora
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Sonora, including Merced County, Stanislaus County, and others.

  4. 1897 Map of Sonora, 1902 Print
    1897 Map of Sonora, 1902 Print
    1897 Sonora
    1902 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Sonora, including Merced County, Stanislaus County, and others.

  5. 1897 Map of Sonora, 1905 Print
    1897 Map of Sonora, 1905 Print
    1897 Sonora
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Sonora, including Merced County, Stanislaus County, and others.

  6. 1897 Map of Sonora, 1910 Print
    1897 Map of Sonora, 1910 Print
    1897 Sonora
    1910 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Sonora, including Merced County, Stanislaus County, and others.

  7. 1897 Map of Sonora, 1912 Print
    1897 Map of Sonora, 1912 Print
    1897 Sonora
    1912 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Sonora, including Merced County, Stanislaus County, and others.

  8. 1897 Map of Sonora, 1923 Print
    1897 Map of Sonora, 1923 Print
    1897 Sonora
    1923 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Sonora, including Merced County, Stanislaus County, and others.

  9. 1897 Map of Sonora, 1939 Print
    1897 Map of Sonora, 1939 Print
    1897 Sonora
    1939 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Sonora, including Merced County, Stanislaus County, and others.

  10. 1897 Map of Sonora, 1947 Print
    1897 Map of Sonora, 1947 Print
    1897 Sonora
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Sonora, including Merced County, Stanislaus County, and others.

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