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1940s Maps of Humboldt County, California

Explore 15 historic maps of Humboldt 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 Humboldt 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.
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Start exploring Humboldt County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Humboldt County, CA maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Eureka
    1942 Map of Eureka
    1942 Eureka
    1942 Print · USGS
    Coastal Humboldt County appears here in the early 1940s, showing the vital rail and maritime links between the bay and the redwood interior. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Fieldbrook Sch and vanished junctions such as Freshwater Junction or Essex.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1943 Map of Ferndale
    1943 Map of Ferndale
    1943 Ferndale
    1943 Print · USGS
    The lower Eel River delta and the Humboldt coastline are shown here during the early 1940s. Genealogists and local researchers can trace the locations of numerous rural schoolhouses and family landmarks like Port Kenyon, Table Bluff Rancheria, and Fern Cottage.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1944 Map of Fortuna
    1944 Map of Fortuna
    1944 Fortuna
    1944 Print · USGS
    Humboldt County’s timber and ranching heartland is captured here in the early 1940s as the Eel River valley flourished. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous rural school sites like Bucksport Sch and Grant Union Sch or the mill town of Falk.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1945 Map of Orick
    1945 Map of Orick
    1945 Orick
    1945 Print · USGS
    Coastal Humboldt County was a landscape of dense redwood forests and isolated ranching outposts just after the war. Researchers can trace early family sites like Hufford Ranch, find the State Fish Hatchery, and locate the offshore Redding Rock Lighthouse.
  13. 1945 Map of Trinidad
    1945 Map of Trinidad
    1945 Trinidad
    1945 Print · USGS
    The Humboldt coast during the mid-forties reveals a landscape of maritime safety and redwood-country industry. Trace the locations of family ranches like Reimann Ranch, find the company town at Crannel, or locate the Trinidad Head Lighthouse and a Covered Bridge.
  16. 1945 Map of Coyote Peak
    1945 Map of Coyote Peak
    1945 Coyote Peak
    1945 Print · USGS
    Coastal mountain ridges and river crossings define this Humboldt County landscape in the 1940s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family landholdings like the Hooker Ranch and Tomlinson Bros Ranch near the Hoopa Indian Reservation.
  19. 1945 Map of Tectah Creek
    1945 Map of Tectah Creek
    1945 Tectah Creek
    1945 Print · USGS
    The Klamath River corridor comes to life in the mid-1940s, showing a network of remote riverside settlements and upland prairies. Genealogists and researchers can locate family-named sites like McCOVEY RANCH and historic community hubs like Pecwan-Union School.
  22. 1945 Map of Blue Lake, 1948 Print
    1945 Map of Blue Lake, 1948 Print
    1945 Blue Lake
    1948 Print · USGS
    Coastal Humboldt County meets the timber-heavy interior in the 1940s, showing a landscape of scattered family ranches and river-based industry. Genealogy researchers can trace family lands like Angel Ranch or find vanished school sites such as Maple Creek School.
  25. 1948 Map of Weed, 1950 Print
    1948 Map of Weed, 1950 Print
    1948 Weed
    1950 Print · USGS
    Northern California and Southern Oregon are captured here during the post-war era, documenting the mountain-and-valley economies of the Klamath and Cascade ranges. Trace the legacy of local mining and timber at the King Solomon Mine, find old schools like Siskiyou County School, and follow the historic Southern Pacific RR route.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1949 Map of Eureka
    1949 Map of Eureka
    1949 Eureka
    1949 Print · USGS
    Coastal Northern California in the late 1940s shows a landscape of timber towns and maritime outposts. You can trace the Northwestern Pacific rail line through Eureka or locate family landmarks like the Tyson Chrome Mine and Crescent City Lighthouse.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1949 Map of Blocksburg, 1955 Print
    1949 Map of Blocksburg, 1955 Print
    1949 Blocksburg
    1955 Print · USGS
    Humboldt County ranching and timberlands are captured here in the late 1940s, showing the remote canyon country before modern development. Genealogists and local historians can locate early family holdings like Cobb Ranch and the vanished Buck Mtn School.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1949 Map of Alderpoint, 1955 Print
    1949 Map of Alderpoint, 1955 Print
    1949 Alderpoint
    1955 Print · USGS
    Humboldt County ranching and timber life are captured here in the late 1940s as the railroad follows the winding Eel River. Researchers can trace old family holdings like Ware Ranch and Marr Ranch or locate the site of the Harris PO and Fort Seward.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1949 Map of Point Delgada, 1958 Print
    1949 Map of Point Delgada, 1958 Print
    1949 Point Delgada
    1958 Print · USGS
    Coastal Humboldt County is seen here just after the war, showing the dramatic interface of the King Range and the sea. Researchers can trace the early layout of Shelter Cove and its Airstrip, or locate Oil Wells and the remote settlement of Honeydew.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1949 Map of Garberville, 1963 Print
    1949 Map of Garberville, 1963 Print
    1949 Garberville
    1963 Print · USGS
    The South Fork Eel River canyon in the late 1940s was the heart of Humboldt's redwood country. Researchers can trace the mid-century development of Garberville, find the Oakdale Sch, and locate old settlements like Briceland and Ettersburg before modern growth.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1949 Map of Weott, 1964 Print
    1949 Map of Weott, 1964 Print
    1949 Weott
    1964 Print · USGS
    Humboldt County’s redwood country and river valleys are captured here just after the war, showing a network of ranching and timber settlements. Trace the early routes to Bridgeville or locate family-named landmarks like Sturm Ranch and Bluff Prairie Sch.
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