1940s Maps of Shafter, California

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


Shafter, CA maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Slater
    1942 Map of Slater
    1942 Slater
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Shafter, including Delano, McFarland, and other nearby areas

  2. 1942 Map of Buttonwillow
    1942 Map of Buttonwillow
    1942 Buttonwillow
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Shafter, including Bakersfield, Buttonwillow, and other nearby areas

  3. 1942 Map of Bakersfield West, 1944 Print
    1942 Map of Bakersfield West, 1944 Print
    1942 Bakersfield West
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Shafter, including Bakersfield, Crome, and other nearby areas

  4. 1943 Map of Wasco
    1943 Map of Wasco
    1943 Wasco
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Shafter, including Delano, Wasco, and other nearby areas

  5. 1948 Map of Bakersfield
    1948 Map of Bakersfield
    1948 Bakersfield
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Shafter, including Bakersfield, Delano, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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