1940s Maps of Desert Shores, California

Explore 6 historic maps of Desert Shores 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 Desert Shores'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 Desert Shores's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Desert Shores, CA maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Agua Dulce
    1942 Map of Agua Dulce
    1942 Agua Dulce
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Desert Shores, including Salton City, Oasis, and other nearby areas

  2. 1943 Map of Vallecito
    1943 Map of Vallecito
    1943 Vallecito
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Desert Shores, including Salton City, Desert Lodge, and other nearby areas

  3. 1944 Map of Agua Dulce
    1944 Map of Agua Dulce
    1944 Agua Dulce
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Desert Shores, including Salton City, Oasis, and other nearby areas

  4. 1947 Map of Santa Ana, 1949 Print
    1947 Map of Santa Ana, 1949 Print
    1947 Santa Ana
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Desert Shores, including San Diego, Anaheim, and other nearby areas

  5. 1947 Map of Agua Dulce, 1952 Print
    1947 Map of Agua Dulce, 1952 Print
    1947 Agua Dulce
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Desert Shores, including Salton City, Oasis, and other nearby areas

  6. 1949 Map of Santa Ana
    1949 Map of Santa Ana
    1949 Santa Ana
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Desert Shores, including San Diego, Anaheim, and other nearby areas

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