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1950s Maps of Chico, California

Explore 7 historic maps of Chico 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 Chico'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 Chico's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Chico, CA maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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.
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 1952 Map of Richardson Springs, 1959 Print
    1952 Map of Richardson Springs, 1959 Print
    1952 Richardson Springs
    1959 Print · USGS
    North of Chico in the early 1950s, the landscape shifts from the flat valley floor near Nord to the steep canyons of the Lassen National Forest. You can trace family ranching history at Stephens Ranch, locate the Old Spanish Corral, or find the secluded Richardson Springs resort area.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1953 Map of Paradise, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Paradise, 1955 Print
    1953 Paradise
    1955 Print · USGS
    Butte County ridge life and the Sierra Nevada foothills are documented here in the early fifties, before the region's massive modern growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Paradise and locate historic spots like Nimshew, the Magalia Mine, and the Southern Pacific line to Stirling City.
    5 unique versions available
  19. 1958 Map of Chico, 1962 Print
    1958 Map of Chico, 1962 Print
    1958 Chico
    1962 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Northern California comes to life across the Central Valley and high Sierras as the postwar economy transformed the landscape. Trace the rail lines of the Southern Pacific RR, locate family roots near Chico Cem, or explore the early layout of Paradise and Beale Air Force Base.
    4 unique versions available
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