1940s Maps of Glenn County, California

Explore 12 historic maps of Glenn County 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 Glenn County'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.
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Start exploring Glenn County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Glenn County, CA maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Butte Sink
    1942 Map of Butte Sink
    1942 Butte Sink
    1942 Print · USGS
    Northern California's agricultural heartland is documented here during the early war years, showing the intersection of four counties. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Marvin Chapel and trace the rural school system at Harmony Sch and Butte Sch.

  2. 1943 Map of Lodoga
    1943 Map of Lodoga
    1943 Lodoga
    1943 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the Sacramento Valley were undergoing a transformation during the 1940s as irrigation reached the plains. Researchers can locate the settlement of Sites, the Black Mtn Sch, and early fruit production at Mills Orchards.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1944 Map of Fruto
    1944 Map of Fruto
    1944 Fruto
    1944 Print · USGS
    Glenn County ranching and rail history come alive in this mid-century survey of the foothills near the Sacramento Valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the Southern Pacific line to its end at Fruto or locate landmarks like Cherokee Sch and the Hoodoo Hills.

  4. 1944 Map of Flournoy
    1944 Map of Flournoy
    1944 Flournoy
    1944 Print · USGS
    The foothills of Tehama and Glenn Counties during the early 1940s reveal a landscape shaped by seasonal creeks and early irrigation. Researchers can trace the rural communities of Flournoy and Henleyville alongside historical markers like the Nome Lacke Monument.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1944 Map of Richardson Springs
    1944 Map of Richardson Springs
    1944 Richardson Springs
    1944 Print · USGS
    Northern California's Butte and Tehama counties were transitioning during the early war years, balancing ranching with new military aviation. Trace the historic Southern Pacific rail line through Cana or locate family landmarks like the Pine Creek Cem and Richardson Springs.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1948 Map of Elk Creek
    1948 Map of Elk Creek
    1948 Elk Creek
    1948 Print · USGS
    The eastern edges of the Mendocino National Forest come into focus in the late 1940s, showing a rugged transition between ranchland and timber. Researchers can trace historic family holdings like El Manzano Rancho, the Grindstone Rancheria Indian Res, and the waters of Stony Gorge Reservoir.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1948 Map of Nelson, 1957 Print
    1948 Map of Nelson, 1957 Print
    1948 Nelson
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento Valley's agricultural heartland is captured here in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by irrigation and rail. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail sidings at Nelson and Esquon or the complex water network of the Western Canal and Butte Creek.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1948 Map of Llano Seco, 1958 Print
    1948 Map of Llano Seco, 1958 Print
    1948 Llano Seco
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento River valley in the late 1940s remained a landscape of historic land grants and winding sloughs. Genealogists and researchers can trace large estates like Rancho De Farwell or find riverside sites such as Parrott Landing.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1949 Map of Chico, 1953 Print
    1949 Map of Chico, 1953 Print
    1949 Chico
    1953 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Butte County thrives along the river and rail, from the academic center of Chico to the agricultural hubs of Durham and Nelson. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Chico Cem, the Match Factory, and the Sacramento Northern railroad.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1949 Map of Ord Ferry, 1957 Print
    1949 Map of Ord Ferry, 1957 Print
    1949 Ord Ferry
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento River valley at mid-century reveals a landscape of historic land grants and shifting river channels. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Bidwell Sch, the Chico Landing site, and the river crossing at Ord Ferry.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1949 Map of Hamilton City, 1958 Print
    1949 Map of Hamilton City, 1958 Print
    1949 Hamilton City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Hamilton City and the Sacramento Valley riverlands are captured here at the end of the 1940s. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rural communities of Ordbend and St John (Site) alongside the Southern Pacific tracks and local schoolhouses like Ord School.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1949 Map of Kirkwood, 1968 Print
    1949 Map of Kirkwood, 1968 Print
    1949 Kirkwood
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Tehama and Glenn county border in the late 1940s was defined by the Southern Pacific rail line and a complex network of irrigation canals. Genealogists can locate family sites near Kirkwood Cem, Lake School, and the Union High Sch in Orland.
    3 unique versions available

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