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1940s Maps of Fresno, California

Explore 19 historic maps of Fresno 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.

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Fresno, CA maps

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  1. 1946 Map of Malaga
    1946 Map of Malaga
    1946 Malaga
    1946 Print · USGS
    Fresno and the surrounding vineyards and settlements are captured here in the mid-1940s. Genealogists and researchers can trace the agricultural landscape of Malaga, Fowler, and Lone Star while locating local landmarks like Adams Airport and the De Wolf Sch.
  4. 1946 Map of Fresno South, 1947 Print
    1946 Map of Fresno South, 1947 Print
    1946 Fresno South
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Central Valley hub of Fresno is captured just after the war, showing the city's transition from a rail-dependent center to a modern agricultural and aviation base. Genealogists can trace family roots through neighborhood schools like Edison Technical Sch and sites such as Ararat Cemetery.
  7. 1946 Map of Friant, 1947 Print
    1946 Map of Friant, 1947 Print
    1946 Friant
    1947 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin River frontier was being reshaped by industrial engineering in the late 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of the regional water system at Friant Dam and find local landmarks like Gordon, Millerton Sch, and the Southern Pacific rail line.
  10. 1946 Map of Selma, 1954 Print
    1946 Map of Selma, 1954 Print
    1946 Selma
    1954 Print · USGS
    Fresno County's agricultural heartland is captured here in the mid-1940s, showing the extensive irrigation network supporting the valley's towns. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Kings River Cemetery, Fruitvale School, and the Swedish Mission.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1946 Map of Clovis, 1955 Print
    1946 Map of Clovis, 1955 Print
    1946 Clovis
    1955 Print · USGS
    Post-war Fresno County comes to life as the newly completed Friant Dam transforms the valley landscape. Trace the origins of irrigation at Friant-Kern Canal or locate family landmarks like Hammer Field and Nees Colony Sch.
  16. 1946 Map of Fresno North, 1955 Print
    1946 Map of Fresno North, 1955 Print
    1946 Fresno North
    1955 Print · USGS
    Northern Fresno and the San Joaquin River corridor appear here in the mid-1940s as the city expands toward the Madera County line. Researchers can trace the development of Camp Pinedale, the Army Air Forces Depot, and early neighborhoods near Figarden.
  19. 1946 Map of Clovis, 1956 Print
    1946 Map of Clovis, 1956 Print
    1946 Clovis
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Fresno area was undergoing a significant post-war shift in the late 1940s as military sites and irrigation networks defined the landscape. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named schools and colonies like Kutner Colony, Tarpey, and Scandinavian Sch.
  22. 1946 Map of Kearney Park, 1956 Print
    1946 Map of Kearney Park, 1956 Print
    1946 Kearney Park
    1956 Print · USGS
    Fresno County's agricultural heartland is captured here in the mid-1940s, showing the intersection of irrigation and rail commerce. Researchers can trace the layout of rural school districts like Perrin Sch and the development of rail sidings at Rolinda Sta and Pratton.
  25. 1946 Map of Lanes Bridge, 1957 Print
    1946 Map of Lanes Bridge, 1957 Print
    1946 Lanes Bridge
    1957 Print · USGS
    Madera and Fresno Counties come together along the river during the mid-forties, showing a landscape of rural schools and winding waterways. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Lanes Bridge and locate landmarks like Webster Sch or Fort Washington Sch.
  28. 1946 Map of Herndon, 1957 Print
    1946 Map of Herndon, 1957 Print
    1946 Herndon
    1957 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Valley landscape in the mid-1940s shows a thriving agricultural region defined by massive irrigation projects and rail transit. Genealogists and historians can trace local school districts like Teague Sch or follow the early footprints of Barstow and Highway City.
  31. 1947 Map of Herndon
    1947 Map of Herndon
    1947 Herndon
    1947 Print · USGS
    North of Fresno after the war, this area was a busy corridor of rail transit and irrigation-fed ranching along the San Joaquin River. Genealogists can trace a network of rural school districts including Pershing and Central Union High Sch, alongside early settlements like Barstow and Highway City.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1947 Map of Clovis
    1947 Map of Clovis
    1947 Clovis
    1947 Print · USGS
    Agriculture and aviation define this portion of the San Joaquin Valley just after the war years. Genealogists can trace the rural communities of Clovis and Pinedale, or locate family-named institutions like Garfield Sch and Temperance Sch near the sprawling Hammer Field.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1947 Map of Lanes Bridge
    1947 Map of Lanes Bridge
    1947 Lanes Bridge
    1947 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin River frontier between Madera and Fresno Counties is captured here just after the war. Local historians can trace the foundations of rural life through family-named landmarks like Webster Sch, the original Lanes Bridge crossing, and numerous windmills.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1947 Map of Fresno North
    1947 Map of Fresno North
    1947 Fresno North
    1947 Print · USGS
    North Fresno and the river bluffs are captured here just after the war as the city's northern suburbs began to take shape. Researchers can trace the development of Camp Pinedale, find early school sites like Wolters Sch, and locate vanished rail stops at Muscatel and Biola Junc.
  43. 1947 Map of Fresno South
    1947 Map of Fresno South
    1947 Fresno South
    1947 Print · USGS
    Post-war Fresno and its agricultural outskirts come to life just as the Central Valley's irrigation network reached its peak. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous country schools like Orange Center Sch and mapped cemeteries including Ararat Cemetery.
  46. 1947 Map of Malaga
    1947 Map of Malaga
    1947 Malaga
    1947 Print · USGS
    The agricultural heart of the San Joaquin Valley is revealed in this post-war survey, showing the intricate irrigation canals and rail lines serving Fresno and Fowler. Trace the early development of Malaga, find local landmarks like Easterby Sch, or locate the historic Alta Vineyards Mattei Plant.
  49. 1947 Map of Friant
    1947 Map of Friant
    1947 Friant
    1947 Print · USGS
    The foothills of Fresno and Madera counties come alive in the late 1940s as the massive Friant Dam reshapes the landscape. Local historians can trace the Southern Pacific rail line and discover rural landmarks like the Millerton Sch and Gordon.
  52. 1947 Map of Kearney Park
    1947 Map of Kearney Park
    1947 Kearney Park
    1947 Print · USGS
    Fresno County's agricultural heartland is captured here just after the war, showing a landscape defined by irrigation canals and rural school districts. Genealogists can locate family sites near Rolinda, McMullin, and Floyd, or trace the grounds of Kearney Park Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 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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