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Old Maps of Eureka, California for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Eureka with 27 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Eureka has changed over the decades.

Eureka, 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. 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.
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 1958 Map of Eureka, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Eureka, 1959 Print
    1958 Eureka
    1959 Print · USGS
    Humboldt Bay's shoreline in the late fifties reveals a thriving coastal center where the city grid meets the tide. Researchers can trace the Northwestern Pacific Railroad through Samoa or locate heritage sites like Myrtle Grove Memorial Cemetery.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 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.
  25. 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.
  28. 1959 Map of Fortuna, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Fortuna, 1961 Print
    1959 Fortuna
    1961 Print · USGS
    Coastal Humboldt County thrived on a river-and-rail economy during the late fifties, where timber and transit met at the Pacific. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Fortuna, Rohnerville, and Loleta, or locate family landmarks like Jones Prairie Sch and the Northwestern Pacific Railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 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
  34. 1959 Map of Fields Landing, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Fields Landing, 1961 Print
    1959 Fields Landing
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Humboldt Bay shoreline and Eel River delta come alive in the late fifties, showing a landscape of timber-focused rail lines and coastal settlements. Researchers can trace the Northwestern Pacific railroad through Loleta and Fields Landing or locate rural landmarks like Table Bluff and Jones Prairie Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 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
  40. 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
  43. 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.
  46. 2012 Map of Fields Landing, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Fields Landing, 2012 Print
    2012 Fields Landing
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Eureka, including Loleta, Pine Hills, and other nearby areas
  49. 2012 Map of Arcata South, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Arcata South, 2012 Print
    2012 Arcata South
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Eureka, including Arcata, Bracut, and other nearby areas
  52. 2012 Map of Eureka, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Eureka, 2012 Print
    2012 Eureka
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Eureka, including Pine Hills, Cutten, and other nearby areas
  55. 2015 Map of Fields Landing, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Fields Landing, 2015 Print
    2015 Fields Landing
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Eureka, including Loleta, Pine Hills, and other nearby areas
  58. 2015 Map of Eureka, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Eureka, 2015 Print
    2015 Eureka
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Eureka, including Pine Hills, Cutten, and other nearby areas
  61. 2015 Map of Arcata South, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Arcata South, 2015 Print
    2015 Arcata South
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Eureka, including Arcata, Bracut, and other nearby areas
  64. 2018 Map of Eureka, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Eureka, 2018 Print
    2018 Eureka
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Eureka, including Pine Hills, Cutten, and other nearby areas
  67. 2018 Map of Arcata South, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Arcata South, 2018 Print
    2018 Arcata South
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Eureka, including Arcata, Bracut, and other nearby areas
  70. 2018 Map of Fields Landing, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Fields Landing, 2018 Print
    2018 Fields Landing
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Eureka, including Loleta, Pine Hills, and other nearby areas
  73. 2021 Map of Fields Landing, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Fields Landing, 2021 Print
    2021 Fields Landing
    2021 Print · USGS
    Humboldt Bay and the coastal bluffs south of Eureka are shown here in the twenty-first century. Genealogists can locate Table Bluff Cem and Saint Patrick's Catholic Cem, or trace the Northwestern Pacific RR through Fields Landing.
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