1940s Maps of Concord, California

1. 1940 Map of Carquinez Strait, 1963 Print

   

   1940 Carquinez Strait

   1963 Print · USGS

   The industrial waterfronts of Solano and Contra Costa counties are captured here just before the mid-century boom. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-water networks of Port Costa, Benicia, and Vallejo, or locate landmarks like the Carquinez Cem and the Benicia Auto Ferry.

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4. 1942 Map of Concord

   

   1942 Concord

   1942 Print · USGS

   The East Bay interior was a landscape of expanding valley towns and deep-rooted ranching tracts in the early 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-era settlements like Concord, Lafayette, and Walnut Creek alongside local landmarks like St Marys College and Sherman Field.

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7. 1942 Map of Carquinez

   

   1942 Carquinez

   1942 Print · USGS

   The industrial waterfront of the Carquinez Strait is captured here during the early years of the war. Researchers can trace the complex rail networks of the Southern Pacific and locate established neighborhoods in Vallejo, Benicia, and Crockett.

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10. 1943 Map of Concord

    

    1943 Concord

    1943 Print · USGS

    The East Bay and Contra Costa interior appear here during the wartime era, showing the transition from urban waterfronts to rural valley communities. Researchers can trace early rail lines like the Sacramento Northern RR and locate local landmarks such as St Marys College and Acalanes Sch.

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13. 1943 Map of Mt. Diablo

    

    1943 Mt. Diablo

    1943 Print · USGS

    The Mt. Diablo foothills and San Ramon Valley are captured here during the early 1940s, showcasing a landscape of cattle ranches and remote schoolhouses. Genealogists and local historians can locate early landmarks like Blackhawk Ranch, Cowell, and the Morgan Territory Sch.

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16. 1947 Map of Santa Rosa

    

    1947 Santa Rosa

    1947 Print · USGS

    Northern California in the late 1940s was a landscape of agricultural valleys and vital rail hubs. Trace the historic routes of the Northwestern Pacific through Healdsburg or explore the mid-century waterfronts of Vallejo and Benicia near Mare Island.

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19. 1947 Map of San Francisco, 1948 Print

    

    1947 San Francisco

    1948 Print · USGS

    The Bay Area in the late 1940s reveals a region transitioning from wartime intensity to post-war suburban growth. Trace the historic rail lines of the Southern Pacific RR or locate early military footprints at Fort Funston and Moffett Field.

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22. 1947 Map of Sacramento, 1948 Print

    

    1947 Sacramento

    1948 Print · USGS

    The Sacramento Valley meets the high Sierra during a period of post-war expansion. Trace the historic river delta islands like Grand Island or locate early airfield footprints at McClellan Air Force Base and Mather Air Force Base.

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25. 1947 Map of San Jose, 1948 Print

    

    1947 San Jose

    1948 Print · USGS

    Northern California's heartland is captured here just after the war, showing the rapid growth of the Santa Clara and Central Valleys. Researchers can trace the legacy of rail and water at Castle Air Force Base, Stockton, and the Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct.

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28. 1947 Map of Walnut Creek, 1954 Print

    

    1947 Walnut Creek

    1954 Print · USGS

    Central Contra Costa County is shown here in the late 1940s, transitioning from a landscape of quiet valleys and orchards to a growing suburban network. Researchers can trace the heritage of Walnut Creek and Concord through landmarks like the Fernando Adobe and the Sacramento Northern rail lines.

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31. 1948 Map of Sacramento, 1951 Print

    

    1948 Sacramento

    1951 Print · USGS

    Post-war Northern California comes alive in this regional survey, capturing the era of expansion between the Central Valley and the High Sierra. Researchers can trace the rail networks of the Central California Traction and Sacramento Northern RR or locate landmarks like the State Capitol and University of California Davis.

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34. 1948 Map of San Francisco, 1951 Print

    

    1948 San Francisco

    1951 Print · USGS

    The Bay Area in the late 1940s reveals a landscape defined by rapid post-war growth and a heavy military presence at the Golden Gate. Trace the development of early trans-bay infrastructure like the Oakland-Bay Bridge and historic coastal defense sites such as Fort Funston and Alcatraz Island.

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37. 1949 Map of Walnut Creek

    

    1949 Walnut Creek

    1949 Print · USGS

    Post-war Contra Costa County is shown here as suburban growth begins to reach into the valley's traditional orchards and rail corridors. Trace the development of Concord and Walnut Creek through landmarks like Buchanan Field, St Stephens Cem, and the Sacramento Northern line.

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40. 1949 Map of Santa Rosa

    

    1949 Santa Rosa

    1949 Print · USGS

    The North Bay and Wine Country appear here in the late 1940s, when the Northwestern Pacific RR still dominated regional transit. Genealogists and historians can trace old coastal outposts like Anchor Bay Settlement and the early layout of Santa Rosa.

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