What are the different types of historical maps available for California?

There are a diverse and wide variety of historical maps available for California. On Pastmaps.com, you'll find 1,016 topographic maps and aerials.

What is the oldest map of California?

According to Pastmaps.com, the oldest map of California is from 1940.

Where can I purchase historical maps of California for my home or office?

You can purchase museum-quality prints of any of the 1,016 historical maps of California on Pastmaps.com.

Where can I download high-res historical maps of California?

You can download high-res versions of any of the 1,016 historical maps of California on Pastmaps.com. Use them however you'd like, no subscription required.

Are there historical topographic maps available for California?

According to Pastmaps.com, there are 1,016 historical topographic maps available for California.

Is there historical aerial imagery available for California?

According to Pastmaps.com, high-res modern satellite and LiDAR imagery are available for this area, but historical aerial imagery is not yet available.

Where are historical maps of California sourced from?

According to Pastmaps.com, historical maps of California are sourced from a variety of trusted public and private collections, including libraries and archives such as the USGS and the US Library of Congress.

1940s Maps of California

Explore 1,016 historic maps of California from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how California's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring California's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

California maps

(1,016)

1940 Map of Trail Canyon
1940 Trail Canyon
1940 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Los Angeles County, United States, and other nearby areas
4 unique versions available
1940 Map of Valyermo
1940 Valyermo
1940 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Old Point Comfort, Longview, and other nearby areas
4 unique versions available
1940 Map of Evey Canyon
1940 Evey Canyon
1940 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Rancho Cucamonga, Upland, and other nearby areas
3 unique versions available
1940 Map of San Juan Bautista
1940 San Juan Bautista
1940 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Gilroy, Watsonville, and other nearby areas
1940 Map of Dome Rock Mts
1940 Dome Rock Mts
1940 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Quartzsite, Morgantown, and other nearby areas
3 unique versions available
1940 Map of Metz
1940 Metz
1940 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Greenfield, Coburn, and other nearby areas
1940 Map of La Verne
1940 La Verne
1940 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Pomona, Upland, and other nearby areas
4 unique versions available
1940 Map of Pico
1940 Pico
1940 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Simi Valley, La Quinta, and other nearby areas
1940 Map of Gilroy Hot Springs
1940 Gilroy Hot Springs
1940 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Santa Clara County, Stanislaus County, and other nearby areas
1940 Map of Halfmoon Bay
1940 Halfmoon Bay
1940 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Redwood City, San Carlos, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1940 Map of Truckee
1940 Truckee
1940 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Reno, Truckee, and other nearby areas
4 unique versions available
1940 Map of Hollister
1940 Hollister
1940 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Hollister, San Felipe, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1940 Map of Pacheco Pass
1940 Pacheco Pass
1940 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Gustine, Santa Nella Village, and other nearby areas
1940 Map of Camp Baldy
1940 Camp Baldy
1940 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Mount Baldy, San Bernardino County, and other nearby areas
3 unique versions available
1940 Map of Mt. Baden-Powell
1940 Mt. Baden-Powell
1940 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Jackson Lake, Los Angeles County, and other nearby areas
4 unique versions available
1940 Map of Camp Bonita
1940 Camp Bonita
1940 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Camp Williams, Los Angeles County, and other nearby areas
3 unique versions available
1940 Map of Healdsburg
1940 Healdsburg
1940 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Windsor, Healdsburg, and other nearby areas
3 unique versions available
1940 Map of Quien Sabe
1940 Quien Sabe
1940 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Santa Clara County, Merced County, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1940 Map of Mescal Creek
1940 Mescal Creek
1940 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Largo Vista, Mile High, and other nearby areas
3 unique versions available
1940 Map of Salinas
1940 Salinas
1940 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Salinas, Marina, and other nearby areas
1940 Map of Oil Center
1940 Oil Center
1940 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Bakersfield, East Bakersfield, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1940 Map of Reynolds Ranch
1940 Reynolds Ranch
1940 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Lost Hills, Gilbert Ranch, and other nearby areas
1940 Map of Camp Rincon
1940 Camp Rincon
1940 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Los Angeles County, United States, and other nearby areas
4 unique versions available
1940 Map of Capitola
1940 Capitola
1940 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Santa Cruz, Watsonville, and other nearby areas
1940 Map of Jamesburg
1940 Jamesburg
1940 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Carmel Valley, Jamesburg, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available

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Frequently asked questions

What are the different types of historical maps available for California?
There are a diverse and wide variety of historical maps available for California. On Pastmaps.com, you'll find 1,016 topographic maps and aerials.
What is the oldest map of California?
According to Pastmaps.com, the oldest map of California is this 1940 Map of Trail Canyon.
Where can I purchase historical maps of California for my home or office?
You can purchase museum-quality prints of any of the 1,016 historical maps of California on Pastmaps.com.
Where can I download high-res historical maps of California?
You can download high-res versions of any of the 1,016 historical maps of California on Pastmaps.com. Use them however you'd like, no subscription required.
Are there historical topographic maps available for California?
According to Pastmaps.com, there are 1,016 historical topographic maps available for California.
Is there historical aerial imagery available for California?
According to Pastmaps.com, high-res modern satellite and LiDAR imagery are available for this area, but historical aerial imagery is not yet available.
Where are historical maps of California sourced from?
According to Pastmaps.com, historical maps of California are sourced from a variety of trusted public and private collections, including libraries and archives such as the USGS and the US Library of Congress.

1940s Maps of California

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