1950s Maps of Bombay Beach, California

Explore 5 historic maps of Bombay Beach 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 Bombay Beach'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 Bombay Beach's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Bombay Beach, CA maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Salton Sea
    1954 Map of Salton Sea
    1954 Salton Sea
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Colorado River and Imperial Valley desert frontiers are captured here in the 1950s. Trace the irrigation networks of Calipatria and mining sites like Eagle Mountain Mine.

  2. 1955 Map of Salton Sea
    1955 Map of Salton Sea
    1955 Salton Sea
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Colorado River and Imperial Valley desert basins appear here during the mid-fifties, revealing a landscape of remote mines and agricultural irrigation. Genealogists and researchers can trace locations like the Parker Alien Reception Center Unit No 1, Blythe, and the Kane Springs School.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1956 Map of Frink, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Frink, 1957 Print
    1956 Frink
    1957 Print · USGS
    The northeastern shore of the Salton Sea in the 1950s was a landscape defined by military aviation and desert rail commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail sidings at Frink and Pope, or examine the extensive Naval Reservation and its Landing Strip.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1956 Map of Frink, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Frink, 1958 Print
    1956 Frink
    1958 Print · USGS
    The eastern shores of the Salton Sea come into focus during the mid-fifties, revealing a desert landscape shaped by military ranges and irrigation canals. Genealogists and desert historians can trace the Southern Pacific rail stops at Frink and Mundo or locate the unique Tropical Fish Farm near Hot Mineral Spa.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1959 Map of Salton Sea, 1968 Print
    1959 Map of Salton Sea, 1968 Print
    1959 Salton Sea
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Colorado River and Salton Sea basin are shown here during a decade of intense military and agricultural activity. Trace family roots in Blythe or Niland, and locate historical mining operations like the Eagle Mountain Mine and Red Cloud Mine.
    4 unique versions available

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