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1950s Maps of Martinez, California

Explore 12 historic maps of Martinez 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 Martinez'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.
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Start exploring Martinez's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Martinez, CA maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Benicia, 1956 Print
    1950 Map of Benicia, 1956 Print
    1950 Benicia
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Carquinez Strait bustles with industrial and maritime activity in the years following the war, from the refinery at Oleum to the rail hubs of Martinez. Genealogists and historians can trace old neighborhoods like Valona, find the Carquinez Cemetery, or locate the California Maritime Academy.
  4. 1951 Map of Port Chicago
    1951 Map of Port Chicago
    1951 Port Chicago
    1951 Print · USGS
    In the early fifties, the industrial shoreline of Suisun Bay was defined by massive naval installations and oil refineries. Trace the rail-and-water economy through the Port Chicago Naval Reservation, the town of Clyde, and the Avon (Associated PO) refinery.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1952 Map of Benicia
    1952 Map of Benicia
    1952 Benicia
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Carquinez Strait corridor was a bustling industrial and maritime hub in the early fifties, bridging Solano and Contra Costa counties. Researchers can trace the waterfront rail lines of the Southern Pacific and locate landmarks like the California Maritime Academy and Nevada Dock.
  10. 1955 Map of San Francisco
    1955 Map of San Francisco
    1955 San Francisco
    1955 Print · USGS
    The San Francisco Bay Area and central coast are captured during the postwar boom as suburbs and infrastructure expanded rapidly. Trace the development of local communities and military installations like the Presidio and Fort Mason, or follow the Southern Pacific rail lines.
  13. 1956 Map of San Francisco
    1956 Map of San Francisco
    1956 San Francisco
    1956 Print · USGS
    The San Francisco Bay Area is captured in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape of rapid post-war growth and massive military installations. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail lines of the Southern Pacific and locate historic sites like Stanford University or the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1957 Map of San Francisco
    1957 Map of San Francisco
    1957 San Francisco
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Bay Area in the mid-fifties reveals a rapidly growing metropolitan landscape connected by its iconic spans and rail networks. Researchers can trace the layout of military sites like the Presidio and the extent of the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific railroads.
  19. 1958 Map of Santa Rosa, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of Santa Rosa, 1968 Print
    1958 Santa Rosa
    1968 Print · USGS
    The North Bay and Wine Country are captured in the mid-twentieth century as the region balanced its agricultural roots with a growing military and recreational footprint. Researchers can trace the Northwestern Pacific RR through the Russian River valley or locate landmarks like the Petaluma Adobe Historical Monument and The Geysers Resort.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1959 Map of Briones Valley, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Briones Valley, 1960 Print
    1959 Briones Valley
    1960 Print · USGS
    Contra Costa County at the end of the fifties shows a landscape of developing suburbs and preserved hillsides. Genealogists and local historians can locate early school sites like Sleepy Hollow School and trace the path of the Mokelumne Aqueduct through Orinda Village.
    6 unique versions available
  25. 1959 Map of Walnut Creek, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Walnut Creek, 1960 Print
    1959 Walnut Creek
    1960 Print · USGS
    Contra Costa County undergoes rapid suburbanization in the late fifties as residential blocks fill the valleys between Lafayette and Concord. Researchers can trace the development of local schools, the Naval Reservation, and old landmarks like the IOOF Cemetery.
    7 unique versions available
  28. 1959 Map of Benicia, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Benicia, 1960 Print
    1959 Benicia
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Carquinez Strait corridor comes alive in the late fifties as industrial waterfronts and new suburban tracts transform the Solano and Contra Costa shoreline. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Benicia Arsenal, the Nevada Dock, and the historic Benicia Capitol State Historical Mon.
    8 unique versions available
  31. 1959 Map of Port Chicago, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Port Chicago, 1960 Print
    1959 Port Chicago
    1960 Print · USGS
    The industrial Suisun Bay shoreline and neighboring Contra Costa communities are documented here during the late fifties. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of Port Chicago and Clyde alongside the expansive Naval Reservation and the Benicia Arsenal.
    5 unique versions available
  34. 1959 Map of Concord, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Concord, 1961 Print
    1959 Concord
    1961 Print · USGS
    The East Bay's mid-century expansion is on full display here as suburban growth reaches into the interior valleys and ridges. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Lafayette Cem, the small settlement of Eastport, and the campus of St Marys College.
    2 unique versions available
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