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1950s Maps of Butte County, California

Explore 49 historic maps of Butte County 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 Butte County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Butte County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Butte County, CA maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Las Plumas
    1950 Map of Las Plumas
    1950 Las Plumas
    1950 Print · USGS
    Butte County was a hub of mining and railroad engineering in the years following World War II. Researchers can locate active lode claims like the Surcease Mine and trace the Western Pacific line as it serves Berry Creek Station and Las Plumas.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1950 Map of Oregon House
    1950 Map of Oregon House
    1950 Oregon House
    1950 Print · USGS
    Yuba County ranching and timber lands are captured here just after the mid-century, before modern development altered the rural landscape. Local historians can trace the foundations of Oregon House and Virginia Ranch, or locate the sites of the Peoria School and sawmill.
  7. 1950 Map of Forbestown
    1950 Map of Forbestown
    1950 Forbestown
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Sierra Nevada foothills are captured mid-century during a shift from gold mining to timber and water management. Genealogists and historians can locate legacy sites like Old Forbestown, the Indian Cemetery, and inactive gold workings such as the Carlyle Mine.
  10. 1950 Map of Clipper Mills
    1950 Map of Clipper Mills
    1950 Clipper Mills
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Butte and Yuba county line is captured here in the mid-twentieth century, showing a landscape of mining claims and mountain ranches. Researchers can locate historic sites like the Monte de Oro Mine, Clipper Mills School, and the remote holdings at Maynards Ranch.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1950 Map of Strawberry Valley
    1950 Map of Strawberry Valley
    1950 Strawberry Valley
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Gold Country of the northern Sierras comes into focus at mid-century, showing the overlapping boundaries of Plumas and Tahoe National Forests. Genealogists and researchers can trace historical mining sites and river bars like Brandy City, Strawberry Valley, and the Palace Mine.
  16. 1950 Map of Cascade
    1950 Map of Cascade
    1950 Cascade
    1950 Print · USGS
    The mid-century Sierra Nevada foothills come alive in this survey of the Butte and Plumas county line. Researchers can trace historic mountain homesteads and industrial relics like the Walters Mine, the LOGGING RR at Camp Eighteen, and family sites like Graves Cabin.
  19. 1950 Map of Chico
    1950 Map of Chico
    1950 Chico
    1950 Print · USGS
    Chico and its surrounding ranchos are captured in detail during the post-war era, showing the city's expansion alongside the Southern Pacific tracks. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like the Diamond Match Factory, Durham Cem, and the State College campus.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1950 Map of Nelson
    1950 Map of Nelson
    1950 Nelson
    1950 Print · USGS
    The northern Sacramento Valley in the mid-century shows a landscape shaped by water engineering and dual rail lines. Researchers can trace the layout of the settlement at Nelson and follow the routes of the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific railroads.
  25. 1950 Map of Rackerby
    1950 Map of Rackerby
    1950 Rackerby
    1950 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the Sierra Nevada are surveyed here in the mid-twentieth century as mining and ranching shaped the local landscape. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Upham Cem, Willow Glen Ranch, and schools in Sharon Valley and Rackerby.
  28. 1950 Map of Llano Seco
    1950 Map of Llano Seco
    1950 Llano Seco
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento River bottomlands come to life in this mid-century survey of the Butte and Glenn county line. Genealogists and historians can locate old river access points like Hites Landing, trace the path of Ord Ferry Road, or study the grounds of Rancho Llano Seco.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1950 Map of American House
    1950 Map of American House
    1950 American House
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Plumas National Forest backcountry is documented here during the post-war era, showing a landscape defined by timber, water, and early mining. Trace local history through sites like American House, the Lexington Hill Lookout, and the Sanborn Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1950 Map of Bidwell Bar
    1950 Map of Bidwell Bar
    1950 Bidwell Bar
    1950 Print · USGS
    Butte County's river-driven landscape is captured here in the mid-twentieth century as the three forks of the Feather River meet. Genealogists and historians can locate family-named sites like Miners Ranch, Atkins Sch, and the riverside mining deposits at Montgomery Bar.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1950 Map of Ord Ferry
    1950 Map of Ord Ferry
    1950 Ord Ferry
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento River bottomlands near the Butte and Glenn county line come into focus just after the war. Local historians can trace early valley river life through sites like Ord Ferry, the Bidwell Sch, and the historical site of Chico Landing.
  40. 1950 Map of Shippee
    1950 Map of Shippee
    1950 Shippee
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Butte County agricultural heartland is documented here just after the war, showing a dense network of competing railroads and irrigation works. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the paths of the Sacramento Northern and find local landmarks like Floral Sch or the settlement of Shippee.
  43. 1950 Map of Bucks Lake, 1953 Print
    1950 Map of Bucks Lake, 1953 Print
    1950 Bucks Lake
    1953 Print · USGS
    The High Sierra timberlands and alpine lakes of Plumas County are captured here just after the mid-century. Researchers can trace early ranching and mining sites like Spanish Ranch, the Pineleaf Mine, and the U C Forestry Camp in Meadow Valley.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1950 Map of Vina, 1957 Print
    1950 Map of Vina, 1957 Print
    1950 Vina
    1957 Print · USGS
    Upper Sacramento River life in the mid-fifties centered on the fertile lands of the historic Bosquejo grant. Researchers can trace the river's path past Copeland Bar, locate rural schoolhouses like Moon School, and follow the Southern Pacific tracks through Vina.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1950 Map of Foster Island, 1963 Print
    1950 Map of Foster Island, 1963 Print
    1950 Foster Island
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento River valley at mid-century shows a landscape of river landings and evolving irrigation systems. Trace the location of former river hubs at Wilson Landing and McIntosh Ldg, or locate family landmarks like McIntosh Sch and Capay Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  52. 1951 Map of Vina
    1951 Map of Vina
    1951 Vina
    1951 Print · USGS
    In the Sacramento Valley during the early fifties, this area shows a complex network of irrigation and rail-river transport. Researchers can trace rural landmarks like the Moon School, the Southern Pacific Railroad line, and Gardiner Ferry Road.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1951 Map of Foster Island
    1951 Map of Foster Island
    1951 Foster Island
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento River valley in the early fifties is captured here as a landscape of river landings and organized farm blocks. Genealogists can trace family connections through named locations like Mcintosh Sch, Capay, and the historical Wilson Landing.
  58. 1951 Map of Hamlin Canyon, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Hamlin Canyon, 1952 Print
    1951 Hamlin Canyon
    1952 Print · USGS
    The foothills of Butte County are shown in the early fifties as the community of Paradise expanded along the ridgelines. Researchers can trace historical sites like the Clear Creek Sch (Aband), the Elliot Spring House, and geographic landmarks such as Robbers Roost.
    5 unique versions available
  61. 1951 Map of Nord, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Nord, 1952 Print
    1951 Nord
    1952 Print · USGS
    Northern Butte County thrived as an orchard and rail corridor during the mid-century, before modernization shifted the rural landscape. Researchers can locate the Shasta Union Sch, trace the Southern Pacific tracks, or find family plots at the Pine Creek Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  64. 1951 Map of Glenn, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Glenn, 1953 Print
    1951 Glenn
    1953 Print · USGS
    Glenn County agriculture thrived along the Sacramento River in the early fifties, supported by a vast network of irrigation canals. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Sidds Landing, the community at Bayliss, and the rail infrastructure of the Southern Pacific.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1951 Map of Richardson Springs, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Richardson Springs, 1953 Print
    1951 Richardson Springs
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Butte County foothills and the northern edge of Chico are captured here in the early fifties as the region transitioned from rural arroyos to suburban expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named avenues and landmarks like Richardson Springs, Pleasant Valley School, and the Chico Municipal Airport.
    5 unique versions available
  70. 1951 Map of Corning, 1959 Print
    1951 Map of Corning, 1959 Print
    1951 Corning
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento Valley in the early fifties shows a region defined by its river landings and expanding rail infrastructure. Researchers can locate family-named schools and vanished river sites such as McIntosh Landing, Kirkwood Cemetery, and Union High School.
    3 unique versions available
  73. 1951 Map of Willows, 1959 Print
    1951 Map of Willows, 1959 Print
    1951 Willows
    1959 Print · USGS
    In the early fifties, Glenn County was a thriving network of orchards and rail-side towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Willows and Hamilton City, while locating rural landmarks like Artois Cemetery and Jacinto Grange.
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