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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

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  1. 1942 Map of Eureka
    1942 Map of Eureka
    1942 Eureka
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Arcata, including Eureka, McKinleyville, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1945 Map of Blue Lake, 1948 Print
    1945 Map of Blue Lake, 1948 Print
    1945 Blue Lake
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Arcata, including Blue Lake, Kneeland, and other nearby areas
  7. 1949 Map of Eureka
    1949 Map of Eureka
    1949 Eureka
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Arcata, including Eureka, McKinleyville, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
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