1940s Maps of Boron, California

Explore 5 historic maps of Boron 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 Boron'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 Boron's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Boron, CA maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Kramer
    1942 Map of Kramer
    1942 Kramer
    1942 Print · USGS
    The high desert comes into focus in the 1930s and 40s as rail transit and early aviation began to shape this corner of San Bernardino. You can trace the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe tracks through Amargo or find the remote Blake Ranch and Kramer.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1947 Map of Rich
    1947 Map of Rich
    1947 Rich
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert at the dawn of the Cold War reveals a landscape transitioning between industrial mining and military expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-side growth of Boron, the junction at Rich, and the sprawling Muroc Army Airfield Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1947 Map of Johannesburg SW
    1947 Map of Johannesburg SW
    1947 Johannesburg SW
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert at the height of its mid-century industrial boom reveals a landscape shaped by mineral extraction and desert rail. Researchers can trace the massive operations of the Pacific Coast Borax Company Mine and Mill and locate the Gerhart School near Boron.

  4. 1947 Map of Trona, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Trona, 1948 Print
    1947 Trona
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert and Southern Sierra foothills come alive in the late 1940s, showing the industrial nodes of the Argus Range and the burgeoning Camp Irwin. Trace the legacy of desert mining and railroading through Trona, the Ashford Mill, and the historic districts of Randsburg and Garlock.

  5. 1948 Map of Trona
    1948 Map of Trona
    1948 Trona
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert and Death Valley frontier appear here during a mid-century era of military expansion and industrial mining. Trace the remnants of the Old Spanish Trail or locate isolated landmarks like Ashford Mill and the mining hub of Randsburg.

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