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1950s Maps of Walnut Creek, California

Explore 8 historic maps of Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek'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 Walnut Creek's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Walnut Creek, CA maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Clayton, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Clayton, 1955 Print
    1953 Clayton
    1955 Print · USGS
    The foothills of Mount Diablo are captured here in the mid-fifties as the ranching and mining landscape began to meet suburban growth. Genealogists and historians can locate the Cowell Cemetery, the Mt Diablo Mine, and the vanished settlement at Nortonville.
    9 unique versions available
  4. 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.
  7. 1956 Map of San Jose
    1956 Map of San Jose
    1956 San Jose
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central California in the mid-fifties reveals the transition from sprawling orchards to growing urban hubs like San Jose and Stockton. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-era landscape of the Mother Lode through Chinese Camp and Tuttletown, or follow the water through the Joaquin River and Calaveras Reservoir.
  10. 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
  13. 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.
  16. 1959 Map of Las Trampas Ridge, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Las Trampas Ridge, 1960 Print
    1959 Las Trampas Ridge
    1960 Print · USGS
    Contra Costa County undergoes a suburban transformation in the late fifties as residential valleys expand toward the hills. Trace mid-century development near St Marys College, the Southern Pacific Railroad, and the Upper San Leandro Reservoir.
    5 unique versions available
  19. 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
  22. 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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