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1950s Maps of Glenn County, California

Explore 32 historic maps of Glenn 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 Glenn 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.
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Start exploring Glenn County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Glenn County, CA maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Hamilton City
    1950 Map of Hamilton City
    1950 Hamilton City
    1950 Print · USGS
    Agricultural Glenn County comes to life at mid-century, centered on the rail-fed hub of Hamilton City. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and local institutions like Union High Sch, Ordbend, and the historic St John (Site).
  4. 1950 Map of Kirkwood
    1950 Map of Kirkwood
    1950 Kirkwood
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento Valley at the mid-century shows a landscape of growing irrigation and established rail towns along the Southern Pacific line. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through sites like Kirkwood Cem, Lake School, and the Masonic Cem.
  7. 1950 Map of Nelson
    1950 Map of Nelson
    1950 Nelson
    1950 Print · USGS
    The northern Sacramento Valley in the mid-century shows a landscape shaped by water engineering and dual rail lines. Researchers can trace the layout of the settlement at Nelson and follow the routes of the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific railroads.
  10. 1950 Map of Llano Seco
    1950 Map of Llano Seco
    1950 Llano Seco
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento River bottomlands come to life in this mid-century survey of the Butte and Glenn county line. Genealogists and historians can locate old river access points like Hites Landing, trace the path of Ord Ferry Road, or study the grounds of Rancho Llano Seco.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1950 Map of Ord Ferry
    1950 Map of Ord Ferry
    1950 Ord Ferry
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento River bottomlands near the Butte and Glenn county line come into focus just after the war. Local historians can trace early valley river life through sites like Ord Ferry, the Bidwell Sch, and the historical site of Chico Landing.
  16. 1950 Map of Foster Island, 1963 Print
    1950 Map of Foster Island, 1963 Print
    1950 Foster Island
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento River valley at mid-century shows a landscape of river landings and evolving irrigation systems. Trace the location of former river hubs at Wilson Landing and McIntosh Ldg, or locate family landmarks like McIntosh Sch and Capay Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1951 Map of Foster Island
    1951 Map of Foster Island
    1951 Foster Island
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento River valley in the early fifties is captured here as a landscape of river landings and organized farm blocks. Genealogists can trace family connections through named locations like Mcintosh Sch, Capay, and the historical Wilson Landing.
  22. 1951 Map of Nord, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Nord, 1952 Print
    1951 Nord
    1952 Print · USGS
    Northern Butte County thrived as an orchard and rail corridor during the mid-century, before modernization shifted the rural landscape. Researchers can locate the Shasta Union Sch, trace the Southern Pacific tracks, or find family plots at the Pine Creek Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 1951 Map of Willows, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Willows, 1952 Print
    1951 Willows
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento Valley town of Willows and the nearby settlement of Artois are shown at a peak of agricultural development in the early fifties. Researchers can trace the civic heart of the county near the Court House or follow the Southern Pacific rail line past the Willows Airport and Kanawha School.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1951 Map of Orland, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Orland, 1952 Print
    1951 Orland
    1952 Print · USGS
    Orland and its surrounding Glenn County ranchlands are captured here in the early fifties during a period of steady agricultural development. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Price Sch, several family-named roads, and the I O O F Cemetery or Catholic Cemetery.
    5 unique versions available
  31. 1951 Map of Glenn, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Glenn, 1953 Print
    1951 Glenn
    1953 Print · USGS
    Glenn County agriculture thrived along the Sacramento River in the early fifties, supported by a vast network of irrigation canals. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Sidds Landing, the community at Bayliss, and the rail infrastructure of the Southern Pacific.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1951 Map of Stonyford, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Stonyford, 1953 Print
    1951 Stonyford
    1953 Print · USGS
    Colusa and Glenn counties were still characterized by remote forest outposts and mineral springs in the early fifties. Local historians can trace family sites like Brittan Ranch or search for the Ruby King Mine and the historical Stonyford Rancheria (Site).
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1951 Map of Corning, 1959 Print
    1951 Map of Corning, 1959 Print
    1951 Corning
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento Valley in the early fifties shows a region defined by its river landings and expanding rail infrastructure. Researchers can locate family-named schools and vanished river sites such as McIntosh Landing, Kirkwood Cemetery, and Union High School.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1951 Map of Willows, 1959 Print
    1951 Map of Willows, 1959 Print
    1951 Willows
    1959 Print · USGS
    In the early fifties, Glenn County was a thriving network of orchards and rail-side towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Willows and Hamilton City, while locating rural landmarks like Artois Cemetery and Jacinto Grange.
  43. 1952 Map of Fruto NE
    1952 Map of Fruto NE
    1952 Fruto NE
    1952 Print · USGS
    Glenn County ranching country is captured here in the early fifties, showing the transition from valley to foothill. Local historians can trace early water infrastructure and property sites like Michael Ranch or the Cherokee Sch (Abandoned) near Wilson Creek.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1952 Map of Kurand, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Kurand, 1953 Print
    1952 Kurand
    1953 Print · USGS
    Glenn County ranching and rail infrastructure are captured here in the early fifties during a period of transition for the Sacramento Valley. You can trace the path of the Southern Pacific Railroad Dismantled line and locate local landmarks like French Ranch and a remote cemetery.
    4 unique versions available
  49. 1952 Map of Princeton, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Princeton, 1953 Print
    1952 Princeton
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento Valley’s agricultural heartland is captured here in the early fifties, showing the intricate web of irrigation canals and river landings. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations from Minor Farm to Princeton, or locate the Codora School and the old Princeton Ferry crossing.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1952 Map of Butte City, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Butte City, 1953 Print
    1952 Butte City
    1953 Print · USGS
    Glenn County agriculture and flood control are in focus during the early fifties as the river plains transition into managed farmland. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Butte City Cemetery, Afton, and the local Union Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  55. 1952 Map of Logandale, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Logandale, 1953 Print
    1952 Logandale
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Central Valley landscape near Logandale comes into sharp focus during the early fifties as irrigation and conservation efforts transformed the terrain. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Minor Farm or find landmarks such as Liberty School and the Peratis Duck Club.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1952 Map of West of Biggs, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of West of Biggs, 1953 Print
    1952 West of Biggs
    1953 Print · USGS
    Agricultural development in Butte County during the post-war era is defined by its complex irrigation networks and large family holdings. Genealogists and historians can trace property boundaries and rural infrastructure through Maxwell Ranch, Schohr Ranch, and the Cherokee Canal.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1952 Map of Paskenta, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Paskenta, 1953 Print
    1952 Paskenta
    1953 Print · USGS
    The foothills of Tehama and Glenn counties come to life in this mid-century survey of the Mendocino National Forest borderlands. Genealogists and local historians can trace family holdings like the Scribner Ranch and Cushman Ranch, or find the old Lowrey Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  64. 1952 Map of Hull Mountain, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Hull Mountain, 1954 Print
    1952 Hull Mountain
    1954 Print · USGS
    The high ridges of Mendocino National Forest are captured here in the early 1950s, showing a landscape shaped by forest service outposts and remote mountain camps. Researchers can find old backcountry locations like Plaskett Guard Sta, Millsap Cabin, and the high meadows of Black Butte.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1952 Map of Anthony Peak, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Anthony Peak, 1954 Print
    1952 Anthony Peak
    1954 Print · USGS
    High mountain passes and forest service outposts define this corner of the California Coast Range during the early fifties. Local historians can locate specific mountain camps and former homesteads like Griffin Place, Howell Camp, and the Maxim Cabin (Site).
    4 unique versions available
  70. 1952 Map of Maxwell, 1958 Print
    1952 Map of Maxwell, 1958 Print
    1952 Maxwell
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento Valley comes alive in this mid-century survey of the Maxwell and Princeton areas, showcasing a landscape of river bends and rail sidings. Genealogists can trace family roots through several rural schools like Liberty Sch and Codora Sch, or locate the historic Cachil Dehe Rancheria.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1952 Map of Richardson Springs, 1959 Print
    1952 Map of Richardson Springs, 1959 Print
    1952 Richardson Springs
    1959 Print · USGS
    North of Chico in the early 1950s, the landscape shifts from the flat valley floor near Nord to the steep canyons of the Lassen National Forest. You can trace family ranching history at Stephens Ranch, locate the Old Spanish Corral, or find the secluded Richardson Springs resort area.
    2 unique versions available
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