1940s Maps of Pleasanton, California

Explore 3 historic maps of Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton'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 Pleasanton's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Pleasanton, CA maps

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  1. 1941 Map of Pleasanton
    1941 Map of Pleasanton
    1941 Pleasanton
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Livermore Valley and East Bay hills are captured here in the early 1940s, showing a world of cattle ranchos and railroad towns. You can trace early landmarks like the Mission San Jose de Guadalupe, the Livermore Airport, and several rural one-room schoolhouses like Antone Sch.

  2. 1943 Map of Pleasanton
    1943 Map of Pleasanton
    1943 Pleasanton
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Livermore and Amador Valleys are captured during the early 1940s, showing a landscape of ranching, railroads, and early institutional development. Genealogists and historians can locate old schools like Stonybrook Sch and landmarks such as Mission San Jose de Guadalupe.

  3. 1947 Map of San Jose, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of San Jose, 1948 Print
    1947 San Jose
    1948 Print · USGS
    Northern California's heartland is captured here just after the war, showing the rapid growth of the Santa Clara and Central Valleys. Researchers can trace the legacy of rail and water at Castle Air Force Base, Stockton, and the Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct.

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