1940s Maps of Oroville, California

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


Oroville, 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

  2. 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

  3. 1947 Map of Oroville, 1959 Print
    1947 Map of Oroville, 1959 Print
    1947 Oroville
    1959 Print · USGS
    Butte County life in the late 1940s is centered here on the Feather River and the growing communities of Oroville and Thermalito. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Morris Ravine Sch, the Monte de Oro Mine, and the historic site of Oregon City.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1949 Map of Oroville
    1949 Map of Oroville
    1949 Oroville
    1949 Print · USGS
    Butte County life in the late 1940s was shaped by the steep canyons and basalt plateaus surrounding the Feather River. Genealogists and historians can trace the early irrigation and mining footprints of Oregon City, the Monte de Oro Mine, and the Morris Ravine Sch.
    2 unique versions available

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