1950s Maps of Mojave, California

Explore 6 historic maps of Mojave 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 Mojave'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 Mojave's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Mojave, CA maps

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  1. 1955 Map of Los Angeles
    1955 Map of Los Angeles
    1955 Los Angeles
    1955 Print · USGS
    The mid-century transformation of Southern California comes into focus as the urban sprawl of Los Angeles meets the wilderness of the Santa Monica Mountains. Researchers can trace the development of post-war suburbs alongside historic landmarks like the Santa Barbara Lighthouse and early industrial sites such as the Good Luck Mine.

  2. 1955 Map of Bakersfield
    1955 Map of Bakersfield
    1955 Bakersfield
    1955 Print · USGS
    The southern San Joaquin Valley in the mid-fifties shows an era of massive oil production and industrial irrigation. Trace family roots in Allensworth, the oil fields of Oildale, or the shorelines of Tulare Lake and Buena Vista Lake.

  3. 1956 Map of Bakersfield
    1956 Map of Bakersfield
    1956 Bakersfield
    1956 Print · USGS
    The southern San Joaquin Valley and High Sierra come alive in the mid-fifties, showing the region's complex agricultural and rail networks. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots in towns like Bakersfield, Taft, and Delano, or locate early infrastructure along the Sunset Railway.

  4. 1956 Map of Rosamond, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Rosamond, 1957 Print
    1956 Rosamond
    1957 Print · USGS
    The High Desert in the mid-fifties shows a unique transition from a hard-rock mining hub to an aerospace frontier. Researchers can trace deep-shaft gold mines like the Golden Queen Mine and Elephant Eagle Mine alongside the early footprint of EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1956 Map of Mojave, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Mojave, 1957 Print
    1956 Mojave
    1957 Print · USGS
    The high desert rail hub of Mojave comes alive in the mid-fifties as a vital intersection for the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe lines. Genealogists and historians can trace local life through the Marine Corps Auxiliary Air Station, the Los Angeles Aqueduct, and outposts like Reefer City and Neuralia.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1959 Map of Los Angeles
    1959 Map of Los Angeles
    1959 Los Angeles
    1959 Print · USGS
    Coastal California and the high desert met in a period of booming growth after the war. Researchers can trace early aviation and military history at the Point Mugu Air Missile Test Ctr or locate desert mining sites like the Double Eagle Mine.
    3 unique versions available

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