1900s (20th Century) Maps of Nelson, Durham

Explore 7 historic maps of Nelson from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Nelson's landscape evolved across the 1900s, 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 1900s, 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 Nelson's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.


Nelson, Durham maps

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  1. 1912 Map of Nelson
    1912 Map of Nelson
    1912 Nelson
    1912 Print · USGS
    The Central Valley's agricultural and rail-driven landscape comes into focus in the years before the Great War. Researchers can trace the diverging paths of the Southern Pacific RR and Northern Electric RR through Nelson and Esquon.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 1960 Map of Chico
    1960 Map of Chico
    1960 Chico
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Northern California high country and Sacramento Valley meet in this 1960s-era landscape of mining towns and river settlements. Trace the rail-and-water economy of the gold country through the Empire Mine, Beale Air Force Base, and the Western Pacific Railroad.

  7. 1980 Map of Chico
    1980 Map of Chico
    1980 Chico
    1980 Print · USGS
    Butte County and the Sierra foothills are shown here in the 1980s as the region's water and timber economies matured. Genealogists and researchers can trace old land grants like Rancho Capay or locate mountain mining sites and settlements such as Cherokee, Magalia, and the Big Bend Mine.
    2 unique versions available

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