1940s Maps of Arcata, California
Explore 3 historic maps of Arcata 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 Arcata'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.
- Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
- View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.
Start exploring Arcata's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.
Arcata, CA maps
(3)- 1942 Map of Eureka
1942 Eureka1942 Print · USGSCoastal 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 - 1945 Map of Blue Lake, 1948 Print
1945 Blue Lake1948 Print · USGSCoastal 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. - 1949 Map of Eureka
1949 Eureka1949 Print · USGSCoastal 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
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