1950s Maps of Durham, California

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


Durham, 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  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.

  5. 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.

  6. 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

  7. 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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