1950s Maps of Arcata, California

Explore 9 historic maps of Arcata 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 Arcata'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.
  • 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 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Arcata, CA maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Eureka, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Eureka, 1953 Print
    1951 Eureka
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Arcata, including Eureka, McKinleyville, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1951 Map of Blue Lake, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Blue Lake, 1953 Print
    1951 Blue Lake
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Arcata, including Blue Lake, Kneeland, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1952 Map of Arcata North, 1974 Print
    1952 Map of Arcata North, 1974 Print
    1952 Arcata North
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers Arcata, including McKinleyville, Blue Lake, and other nearby areas

  4. 1958 Map of Redding
    1958 Map of Redding
    1958 Redding
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Arcata, including Redding, Red Bluff, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  5. 1958 Map of Eureka, 1967 Print
    1958 Map of Eureka, 1967 Print
    1958 Eureka
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Arcata, including Eureka, McKinleyville, and other nearby areas

  6. 1958 Map of Eureka, 1978 Print
    1958 Map of Eureka, 1978 Print
    1958 Eureka
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Arcata, including Eureka, McKinleyville, and other nearby areas

  7. 1959 Map of Arcata North, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Arcata North, 1960 Print
    1959 Arcata North
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Arcata, including McKinleyville, Blue Lake, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1959 Map of Eureka, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Eureka, 1961 Print
    1959 Eureka
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Arcata, including Eureka, McKinleyville, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1959 Map of Arcata South, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Arcata South, 1961 Print
    1959 Arcata South
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Arcata, including Eureka, Freshwater, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

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