1940s Maps of Bowles, California

Explore 3 historic maps of Bowles 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 Bowles'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.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Bowles's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Bowles, CA maps

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  1. 1946 Map of Caruthers, 1959 Print
    1946 Map of Caruthers, 1959 Print
    1946 Caruthers
    1959 Print · USGS
    Caruthers and the surrounding Fresno County farm country are shown here in the mid-forties, capturing the region's vital irrigation and education networks. You can trace the rural school system through sites like Alvina Sch and University Colony Sch or follow the path of the Wristen Canal.

  2. 1947 Map of Caruthers
    1947 Map of Caruthers
    1947 Caruthers
    1947 Print · USGS
    Southern Fresno County comes into focus in the late 1940s, revealing a landscape of grid-patterned agriculture and vital irrigation. Trace the placement of rural landmarks like Alvina Sch, the church at Bowles, and the engineering of the Wristen Canal.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1948 Map of Fresno
    1948 Map of Fresno
    1948 Fresno
    1948 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Valley and the High Sierra met during a period of rapid post-war growth and industrial expansion. Genealogists and researchers can trace family lines through small rail towns like Calwa City, find early aviation sites at Fresno-Chandler, or locate the Fresno Copper Mine.

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