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 1,624 topographic maps and aerials.

What is the oldest map of California?

According to Pastmaps.com, the oldest map of California is from 1950.

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

You can purchase museum-quality prints of any of the 1,624 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 1,624 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 1,624 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.

1950s Maps of California

Explore 1,624 historic maps of California from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 1950s, 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 1950s, 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 1950s. This is your window into the past.

California maps

(1,624)

1950 Map of Kettleman Plain
1950 Kettleman Plain
1950 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Avenal, Reef Station, and other nearby areas
1950 Map of Las Plumas
1950 Las Plumas
1950 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Moseley, Hughes Place, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1950 Map of Burrel
1950 Burrel
1950 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Riverdale, Lanare, and other nearby areas
1950 Map of Reynolds Ranch
1950 Reynolds Ranch
1950 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Lost Hills, Gilbert Ranch, and other nearby areas
1950 Map of Placerville
1950 Placerville
1950 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Placerville, Diamond Springs, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1950 Map of Oregon House
1950 Oregon House
1950 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Stanfield Hill, Oregon House, and other nearby areas
1950 Map of Greenwood
1950 Greenwood
1950 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Greenwood, Auburn Lake Trails, and other nearby areas
1950 Map of Parker Dam Area
1950 Parker Dam Area
1950 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Cienega Springs, Parker Strip, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1950 Map of Waukena
1950 Waukena
1950 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Corcoran, Waukena, and other nearby areas
1950 Map of San Clemente Island North
1950 San Clemente Island North
1950 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Los Angeles County, United States, and other nearby areas
1950 Map of Burris Park
1950 Burris Park
1950 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Fresno County, Tulare County, and other nearby areas
1950 Map of French Corral
1950 French Corral
1950 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Birchville, Bridgeport, and other nearby areas
1950 Map of Wahtoke
1950 Wahtoke
1950 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Reedley, Minkler, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1950 Map of Prado Dam
1950 Prado Dam
1950 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Anaheim, Ontario, and other nearby areas
1950 Map of Pentland
1950 Pentland
1950 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Kern County, United States, and other nearby areas
1950 Map of Pala
1950 Pala
1950 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Rainbow, Pala, and other nearby areas
1950 Map of Avenal Gap
1950 Avenal Gap
1950 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Kern County, Kings County, and other nearby areas
1950 Map of Weed
1950 Weed
1950 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Yreka, Mount Shasta, and other nearby areas
1950 Map of Searles Lake
1950 Searles Lake
1950 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Skytop, Argus, and other nearby areas
1950 Map of Triunfo Pass
1950 Triunfo Pass
1950 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Malibu, South Beach, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1950 Map of Hayward
1950 Hayward
1950 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Oakland, Hayward, and other nearby areas
1950 Map of Sausalito School
1950 Sausalito School
1950 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Tulare County, United States, and other nearby areas
1950 Map of West of Lethent
1950 West of Lethent
1950 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Calflax, Fresno County, and other nearby areas
1950 Map of Gosford
1950 Gosford
1950 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Bakersfield, Old River, and other nearby areas
1950 Map of Visalia
1950 Visalia
1950 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Visalia, Tulare County, 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 1,624 topographic maps and aerials.
What is the oldest map of California?
According to Pastmaps.com, the oldest map of California is this 1950 Map of Kettleman Plain.
Where can I purchase historical maps of California for my home or office?
You can purchase museum-quality prints of any of the 1,624 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 1,624 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 1,624 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.

1950s Maps of California

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