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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Arcata, California

Explore 19 historic maps of Arcata from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Arcata, CA maps

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  1. 1922 Map of Eureka
    1922 Map of Eureka
    1922 Eureka
    1922 Print · USGS
    Humboldt Bay and the redwood coast are captured in the early twenties as the region’s timber and rail economy reached its height. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named settlements like John Brown and Wheeler, or locate industrial sites such as the Shingle Mill and the Arcata Wharf.
  4. 1922 Map of Korbel
    1922 Map of Korbel
    1922 Korbel
    1922 Print · USGS
    Humboldt County’s timber and rail economy is on full display in the early 1920s as rail lines converge along the Mad River. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named outposts like Berry's, Bairs, and Murphy or follow the early tracks of the Arcata and Mad River Railroad.
  7. 1933 Map of Eureka
    1933 Map of Eureka
    1933 Eureka
    1933 Print · USGS
    Coastal Humboldt County comes alive in the 1930s, showing the bustling waterfronts of Eureka and Arcata before modern expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Dolbeer & Carson R. R. or locate family landmarks such as Dows Prairie Sch and Samoa.
  10. 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
  13. 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.
  16. 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
  19. 1951 Map of Eureka, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Eureka, 1953 Print
    1951 Eureka
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Humboldt coast is captured here during a period of significant mid-century growth and industrial activity. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Eureka and Arcata, locating Humboldt State College and waterfront sites like Samoa and Fairhaven.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1951 Map of Blue Lake, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Blue Lake, 1953 Print
    1951 Blue Lake
    1953 Print · USGS
    Coastal Humboldt County in the early 1950s shows the deep connection between the timber industry and the high-prairie ranching life. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and rural infrastructure like Blue Lake, the Ford Ranch, and the Redwood School.
    5 unique versions available
  25. 1952 Map of Arcata North, 1974 Print
    1952 Map of Arcata North, 1974 Print
    1952 Arcata North
    1974 Print · USGS
    Coastal Humboldt County was undergoing significant postwar growth and industrial expansion during this era. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near McKinleyville and old school sites like Fieldbrook School and Morris Sch.
  28. 1958 Map of Redding
    1958 Map of Redding
    1958 Redding
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northern California's valley and mountain landscapes are captured in the late fifties, showing the region as new reservoirs reshaped the river systems. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side towns like Cottonwood, the military presence at Red Bluff Air Force Station, and mountain outposts like Weaverville.
    5 unique versions available
  31. 1958 Map of Eureka, 1967 Print
    1958 Map of Eureka, 1967 Print
    1958 Eureka
    1967 Print · USGS
    Northern California's rugged redwood coast and timber corridors are captured in the late fifties, from the Oregon border down to Shelter Cove. Researchers can trace the path of the Northwestern Pacific railroad and locate rural landmarks like Grizzly Bluff School or the St Josephs Sch.
  34. 1958 Map of Eureka, 1978 Print
    1958 Map of Eureka, 1978 Print
    1958 Eureka
    1978 Print · USGS
    Coastal Humboldt County is captured here in the late fifties, showing the region's logging and maritime identity before later development changed the Eel River delta. Genealogists and historians can trace the Northwestern Pacific rail line and locate old community hubs like Rio Dell, Scotia, and Ferndale.
  37. 1959 Map of Arcata North, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Arcata North, 1960 Print
    1959 Arcata North
    1960 Print · USGS
    Coastal Humboldt County comes to life in the late fifties, showing the timber and transport networks of the Redwood Empire. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Sunset Ranch, several country schools, and the growing campus of Humboldt State College.
    4 unique versions available
  40. 1959 Map of Eureka, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Eureka, 1961 Print
    1959 Eureka
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Humboldt Bay region thrives in the late fifties, showcasing the established urban centers of EUREKA and Arcata alongside a network of coastal sloughs. Genealogists and historians can locate legacy institutions like Humboldt State College and trace the paths of the Northwestern Pacific Railroad and Samoa Logging Road.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1959 Map of Arcata South, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Arcata South, 1961 Print
    1959 Arcata South
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Humboldt coast during the late fifties reveals a landscape of growing college towns and active waterfront industry. Genealogists and local researchers can trace the rail corridor of the Northwestern Pacific, explore the grounds of Humboldt State College, and locate rural landmarks like Jacoby Creek Sch or the Redwood Acres Fairground.
    5 unique versions available
  46. 1961 Map of Eureka
    1961 Map of Eureka
    1961 Eureka
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Northern California coast and its deep redwood forests are mapped here at a time when the timber and rail industries defined the region. Researchers can trace historic family ranches and remote sites like Fort Dick, Table Bluff Lighthouse, and the Copper Creek Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1979 Map of Korbel
    1979 Map of Korbel
    1979 Korbel
    1979 Print · USGS
    Coastal Humboldt County during the late 1970s reveals a landscape of working ranches and remote river valleys. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Angel Ranch, the settlement of Korbel, and the distinct high prairies of Fickle Hill.
  52. 1982 Map of Hayfork, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Hayfork, 1983 Print
    1982 Hayfork
    1983 Print · USGS
    Trinity and Humboldt counties appear here in the early eighties as a landscape of timber and mining. Researchers can trace remote river settlements like Hyampom and Burnt Ranch or locate old operations such as the Yellowstone Mine and Index Mine.
  55. 1987 Map of Eureka
    1987 Map of Eureka
    1987 Eureka
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Humboldt County coastline in the late eighties reveals a landscape shaped by timber, transport, and the sea. Trace the Northwestern Pacific RR through Eureka or locate family roots near Ocean View Cem and Arlynda Corners.
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