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1940s Maps of Chico, California

Explore 4 historic maps of Chico 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 Chico'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 Chico's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Chico, CA maps

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  1. 1944 Map of Richardson Springs
    1944 Map of Richardson Springs
    1944 Richardson Springs
    1944 Print · USGS
    Northern California's Butte and Tehama counties were transitioning during the early war years, balancing ranching with new military aviation. Trace the historic Southern Pacific rail line through Cana or locate family landmarks like the Pine Creek Cem and Richardson Springs.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1948 Map of Chico, 1955 Print
    1948 Map of Chico, 1955 Print
    1948 Chico
    1955 Print · USGS
    Northern California at the dawn of the fifties shows a bustling college town integrated with heavy industry and agriculture. Genealogists can trace family footprints from the Diamond Match Factory to the Durham Cem or the classrooms of the State College.
    5 unique versions available
  7. 1949 Map of Chico, 1953 Print
    1949 Map of Chico, 1953 Print
    1949 Chico
    1953 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Butte County thrives along the river and rail, from the academic center of Chico to the agricultural hubs of Durham and Nelson. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Chico Cem, the Match Factory, and the Sacramento Northern railroad.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1949 Map of Ord Ferry, 1957 Print
    1949 Map of Ord Ferry, 1957 Print
    1949 Ord Ferry
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento River valley at mid-century reveals a landscape of historic land grants and shifting river channels. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Bidwell Sch, the Chico Landing site, and the river crossing at Ord Ferry.
    3 unique versions available
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