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1950s Maps of Fresno County, California

Explore 88 historic maps of Fresno County 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 Fresno County'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 Fresno County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Fresno County, CA maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Burrel
    1950 Map of Burrel
    1950 Burrel
    1950 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Valley landscape at mid-century reveals a complex irrigation network and rail-dependent economy. Genealogists and historians can trace old rural school districts like Elkhorn School and family-named landmarks such as Burrel Ranch.
  4. 1950 Map of Burris Park
    1950 Map of Burris Park
    1950 Burris Park
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Kings and Tulare counties come alive in this survey of the irrigated San Joaquin Valley. Researchers can trace ancestral property near River Bend School, follow the Southern Pacific Railroad, or locate the historic Burris Park.
  7. 1950 Map of Wahtoke
    1950 Map of Wahtoke
    1950 Wahtoke
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Fresno County is captured here as a landscape of intensive irrigation and foothill farming. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural roots through the Frankwood School, Wahtoke settlement, and the Acres Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1950 Map of West of Lethent
    1950 Map of West of Lethent
    1950 West of Lethent
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Fresno County land use is defined by a unique automotive-themed grid system in the San Joaquin Valley. Researchers can trace land boundaries along Packard Avenue, Cadillac Avenue, and Ford Avenue.
  13. 1950 Map of Towne Oil Station
    1950 Map of Towne Oil Station
    1950 Towne Oil Station
    1950 Print · USGS
    Fresno County at mid-century reveals a landscape of industrial farming and oil-related infrastructure. Researchers can trace the development of the valley through Towne Oil Station, the Westside Sch, and the holdings of the Kings County Dev Co Farm No 1.
  16. 1950 Map of Reef Ridge
    1950 Map of Reef Ridge
    1950 Reef Ridge
    1950 Print · USGS
    The northern Kettleman Plain and Diablo Range transition into a landscape of remote ranching and early industry during the 1930s. Genealogists and historians can locate the Ernest Kreyenhagen Ranch, the Avenal Canyon Mine, and the Union Oil Co Pumping Sta.
  19. 1950 Map of Canoas Creek
    1950 Map of Canoas Creek
    1950 Canoas Creek
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century oil production and the development of the Kettleman Hills dominate this landscape along the Fresno-Kings county line. Researchers can trace the early layout of Avenal and the industrial footprint of the Associated Oil Pumping Sta.
  22. 1950 Map of Lethent
    1950 Map of Lethent
    1950 Lethent
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Central Valley river system and agricultural rail lines are preserved here as they appeared in the 1920s and 1950s. Trace the rural landscape along the Kings River to find the Lethent School and the Southern Pacific rail corridor.
  25. 1950 Map of Orange Cove South
    1950 Map of Orange Cove South
    1950 Orange Cove South
    1950 Print · USGS
    Tulare County's agricultural heartland is documented here at mid-century, revealing a dense grid of irrigation canals and rail lines. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks such as Smith Mtn Cemetery, Mt Olive School, and the busy rail hubs of Sultana and Cutler.
  28. 1950 Map of Orange Cove North
    1950 Map of Orange Cove North
    1950 Orange Cove North
    1950 Print · USGS
    Orange Cove and the surrounding citrus groves are shown at mid-century as the local irrigation and rail networks reached their peak. Researchers can trace the path of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad or locate the Saint Rita Indian Mission near Squaw Valley.
  31. 1950 Map of The Dark Hole
    1950 Map of The Dark Hole
    1950 The Dark Hole
    1950 Print · USGS
    The remote interior where Fresno, Monterey, and Kings counties meet is captured here in the mid-twentieth century, showcasing a landscape of high ridges and isolated cabins. Genealogists and historians can locate specific sites like Kings Mine, Twentysix Camp, and Pinoso House (Ruins).
  34. 1950 Map of Big Pine, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Big Pine, 1952 Print
    1950 Big Pine
    1952 Print · USGS
    Big Pine and the Owens Valley are captured here in the early fifties, showing the vital intersection of the Southern Pacific railroad and local irrigation. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Big Pine Rancheria, the County Farm, and the high-altitude route of the John Muir Trail.
    5 unique versions available
  37. 1951 Map of Mt. Tom
    1951 Map of Mt. Tom
    1951 Mt. Tom
    1951 Print · USGS
    Inyo County mining reached its peak in the early fifties as tungsten and vanadium extraction transformed the eastern Sierra slopes. Researchers can trace the era's industrial footprint through the Pine Creek Mine, Tungsten Hills, and the company town at Rovana.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1951 Map of Reedley
    1951 Map of Reedley
    1951 Reedley
    1951 Print · USGS
    In the fertile San Joaquin Valley during the early 1950s, the agricultural landscape between Reedley and Dinuba was shaped by the Kings River. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous country schools like Kings River School and small settlements such as Delft Colony.
  43. 1951 Map of Mt. Goddard
    1951 Map of Mt. Goddard
    1951 Mt. Goddard
    1951 Print · USGS
    High Sierra wilderness and the crest of the Sierra Nevada are captured here in the early fifties, documenting a vast landscape of granite peaks and glacial lakes. Researchers can trace historic mineral sites like the Cardinal Mine and Sally Peterson Mine or locate high-country crossings at Muir Pass.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1952 Map of Mt. Goddard
    1952 Map of Mt. Goddard
    1952 Mt. Goddard
    1952 Print · USGS
    The High Sierra backcountry is captured here in the early fifties, documenting the remote intersection of Fresno and Inyo counties. Researchers can trace the era's mining and recreation footprint at sites like Schober Mine, Parchers Camp, and the Cardinal Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1952 Map of Tehipite Dome, 1955 Print
    1952 Map of Tehipite Dome, 1955 Print
    1952 Tehipite Dome
    1955 Print · USGS
    The high Sierra backcountry of Fresno County comes into focus in the early fifties, documenting the sequoia groves and river canyons of the Kings River watershed. Local historians can locate Hume, the site of Camp Seven, and specific redwood stands like the Converse Basin Grove.
    5 unique versions available
  52. 1952 Map of Patterson Mountain, 1955 Print
    1952 Map of Patterson Mountain, 1955 Print
    1952 Patterson Mountain
    1955 Print · USGS
    The High Sierra foothills meet the Kings River in the early fifties, just as the landscape was transforming for new water projects. Researchers can trace historic forest service outposts like Fence Meadow Lookout and river settlements at Kirch Flat or Balch Camp.
    5 unique versions available
  55. 1953 Map of Mt. Pinchot, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Mt. Pinchot, 1954 Print
    1953 Mt. Pinchot
    1954 Print · USGS
    The High Sierra and Owens Valley meet in the early fifties, showing a landscape of alpine trails and mining claims. Trace the John Muir Trail past the Kearsarge Pinnacles or locate the historic Rex Montis Mine and the Division Creek Powerhouse.
    6 unique versions available
  58. 1953 Map of Mt. Morrison, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Mt. Morrison, 1955 Print
    1953 Mt. Morrison
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Eastern Sierra Nevada and Owens River valley appear here in the early fifties, a time of both ranching and high-altitude recreation. Genealogists and historians can trace Arcularius Ranch, the site at Old Mammoth, and the Scheelore Mine among the mountain peaks.
    7 unique versions available
  61. 1953 Map of Mt Abbot, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Mt Abbot, 1955 Print
    1953 Mt Abbot
    1955 Print · USGS
    The central Sierra Nevada is captured here during a decade of infrastructure expansion and wilderness trekking. Researchers can trace the John Muir Trail, locate the Pick and Shovel Mine, or identify seasonal landmarks like Kip Camp.
    7 unique versions available
  64. 1953 Map of Devils Postpile, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Devils Postpile, 1955 Print
    1953 Devils Postpile
    1955 Print · USGS
    The high Sierra back-country is captured in the early 1950s, a period where mining history and emerging recreation met at the crest. You can trace the rugged network of pack trails and early ranger stations including Reds Meadow RS, the Minaret Mine, and the iconic Devils Postpile.
    6 unique versions available
  67. 1953 Map of Huntington Lake, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Huntington Lake, 1955 Print
    1953 Huntington Lake
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Fresno County high country is shown in the early fifties as a hub of timber milling and mountain recreation. Researchers can locate remote logging outposts like Pine Logging Camp and Bretz Mill, or trace the trails around Dinkey Creek Ranger Sta and Mc Kinley Grove.
    4 unique versions available
  70. 1953 Map of Shaver Lake, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Shaver Lake, 1955 Print
    1953 Shaver Lake
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Sierra Nevada high country comes into focus in the mid-1950s as a hub of hydroelectric power and mountain settlement. Genealogists and historians can trace families and worksites at Italian Bar, the Old Bretz Mill, and the Wish-i-Ah Sanatorium.
    5 unique versions available
  73. 1953 Map of Shuteye Peak, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Shuteye Peak, 1955 Print
    1953 Shuteye Peak
    1955 Print · USGS
    The High Sierra backcountry of Madera County comes alive in the early fifties, showing a landscape of cattle camps and timber outposts. Researchers can trace the locations of old forest homesteads like Buchenau Cabin, the active Weissman Mine, and the site of Central Camp.
    3 unique versions available
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