1940s Maps of Imperial County, California

Explore 42 historic maps of Imperial County 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 Imperial County'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.
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Start exploring Imperial County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Imperial County, CA maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Brawley, 1955 Print
    1940 Map of Brawley, 1955 Print
    1940 Brawley
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Imperial County, including El Centro, Brawley, and other nearby areas

  2. 1940 Map of Kane Spring, 1956 Print
    1940 Map of Kane Spring, 1956 Print
    1940 Kane Spring
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Imperial County, including Salton City, Kane Spring, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1940 Map of Iris, 1956 Print
    1940 Map of Iris, 1956 Print
    1940 Iris
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Imperial County, including Calipatria, Wiest, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1940 Map of Frink, 1956 Print
    1940 Map of Frink, 1956 Print
    1940 Frink
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Imperial County, including Bombay Beach, Riverside County, and other nearby areas

  5. 1940 Map of Yuma, 1956 Print
    1940 Map of Yuma, 1956 Print
    1940 Yuma
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Imperial County, including Yuma, San Luis, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1940 Map of Heber, 1956 Print
    1940 Map of Heber, 1956 Print
    1940 Heber
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Imperial County, including Santa Isabel, Calexico, and other nearby areas

  7. 1940 Map of Iris Pass, 1956 Print
    1940 Map of Iris Pass, 1956 Print
    1940 Iris Pass
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Imperial County, including Slab City, Riverside County, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1940 Map of Plaster City, 1956 Print
    1940 Map of Plaster City, 1956 Print
    1940 Plaster City
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Imperial County, including Dixieland, Ocotillo, and other nearby areas

  9. 1940 Map of Alamorio, 1956 Print
    1940 Map of Alamorio, 1956 Print
    1940 Alamorio
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Imperial County, including Holtville, Sandia, and other nearby areas

  10. 1940 Map of Coyote Wells, 1956 Print
    1940 Map of Coyote Wells, 1956 Print
    1940 Coyote Wells
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Imperial County, including Ocotillo, Coyote Wells, and other nearby areas

  11. 1940 Map of Calexico, 1957 Print
    1940 Map of Calexico, 1957 Print
    1940 Calexico
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Imperial County, including Mexicali, Calexico, and other nearby areas

  12. 1940 Map of Durmid, 1964 Print
    1940 Map of Durmid, 1964 Print
    1940 Durmid
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Imperial County, including Salton City, Rancho Dos Palmas, and other nearby areas

  13. 1942 Map of Barrel Spring
    1942 Map of Barrel Spring
    1942 Barrel Spring
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Imperial County, including Ocotillo Wells, Little Borrego, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1942 Map of Agua Dulce
    1942 Map of Agua Dulce
    1942 Agua Dulce
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Imperial County, including Salton City, Oasis, and other nearby areas

  15. 1942 Map of El Centro
    1942 Map of El Centro
    1942 El Centro
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Imperial County, including Mexicali, Santa Isabel, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1942 Map of Yuma
    1942 Map of Yuma
    1942 Yuma
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Imperial County, including San Luis Río Colorado, Yuma, and other nearby areas

  17. 1942 Map of Blythe
    1942 Map of Blythe
    1942 Blythe
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Imperial County, including Quartzsite, Blythe, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1942 Map of Carrizo Mtn, 1944 Print
    1942 Map of Carrizo Mtn, 1944 Print
    1942 Carrizo Mtn
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Imperial County, including Ocotillo, Canebrake, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  19. 1942 Map of Jacumba, 1944 Print
    1942 Map of Jacumba, 1944 Print
    1942 Jacumba
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Imperial County, including La Rumorosa, Ejido Jacume, and other nearby areas

  20. 1943 Map of Laguna
    1943 Map of Laguna
    1943 Laguna
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Imperial County, including Martinez Lake, Castle Dome Landing, and other nearby areas

  21. 1943 Map of Vallecito
    1943 Map of Vallecito
    1943 Vallecito
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Imperial County, including Salton City, Desert Lodge, and other nearby areas

  22. 1943 Map of Coyote Wells, 1945 Print
    1943 Map of Coyote Wells, 1945 Print
    1943 Coyote Wells
    1945 Print · USGS
    Covers Imperial County, including Ocotillo, Coyote Wells, and other nearby areas

  23. 1943 Map of Heber, 1945 Print
    1943 Map of Heber, 1945 Print
    1943 Heber
    1945 Print · USGS
    Covers Imperial County, including Santa Isabel, Calexico, and other nearby areas

  24. 1943 Map of Brawley, 1945 Print
    1943 Map of Brawley, 1945 Print
    1943 Brawley
    1945 Print · USGS
    Covers Imperial County, including El Centro, Brawley, and other nearby areas

  25. 1943 Map of Calexico, 1945 Print
    1943 Map of Calexico, 1945 Print
    1943 Calexico
    1945 Print · USGS
    Covers Imperial County, including Mexicali, Calexico, and other nearby areas

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