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1940s Maps of Durham, California

Explore 8 historic maps of Durham 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 Durham'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.
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Start exploring Durham's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Durham, CA maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Oroville, 1958 Print
    1942 Map of Oroville, 1958 Print
    1942 Oroville
    1958 Print · USGS
    Butte County foothills and the Sacramento Valley meet here in the early 1940s, just before the landscape was altered by mid-century water projects. Genealogists and historians can trace gold-era remnants at Cherokee, Oregon City, and the Bumble Bee Mines along the river.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1944 Map of Oroville
    1944 Map of Oroville
    1944 Oroville
    1944 Print · USGS
    Butte County at the height of the mid-century mining and rail era shows a landscape defined by the Feather River and the massive Table Mountains. Researchers can locate historic sites like Oregon City, the New Era Mine, and the Concow Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 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
  10. 1948 Map of Nelson, 1957 Print
    1948 Map of Nelson, 1957 Print
    1948 Nelson
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento Valley's agricultural heartland is captured here in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by irrigation and rail. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail sidings at Nelson and Esquon or the complex water network of the Western Canal and Butte Creek.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1948 Map of Shippee, 1957 Print
    1948 Map of Shippee, 1957 Print
    1948 Shippee
    1957 Print · USGS
    Butte County at the end of the 1940s reveals a landscape of industrial agriculture and intersecting railroads. Researchers can trace the junction at Oroville Junc (Tres Vias), find the Floral Sch, and follow the canal systems through Shippee and Ramada.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1948 Map of Llano Seco, 1958 Print
    1948 Map of Llano Seco, 1958 Print
    1948 Llano Seco
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento River valley in the late 1940s remained a landscape of historic land grants and winding sloughs. Genealogists and researchers can trace large estates like Rancho De Farwell or find riverside sites such as Parrott Landing.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 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
  22. 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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