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1950s Maps of Kings County, California

Explore 55 historic maps of Kings County 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 Kings County'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.
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Start exploring Kings County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Kings County, CA maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Kettleman Plain
    1950 Map of Kettleman Plain
    1950 Kettleman Plain
    1950 Print · USGS
    The oil fields of Kings County are captured here at mid-century, showcasing a landscape of industrial development and arid ridges. Researchers can trace the early petroleum infrastructure near North Dome and the remote Oil Pumping Sta.
  4. 1950 Map of Burrel
    1950 Map of Burrel
    1950 Burrel
    1950 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Valley landscape at mid-century reveals a complex irrigation network and rail-dependent economy. Genealogists and historians can trace old rural school districts like Elkhorn School and family-named landmarks such as Burrel Ranch.
  7. 1950 Map of Waukena
    1950 Map of Waukena
    1950 Waukena
    1950 Print · USGS
    The rural stretch between Kings and Tulare Counties comes into focus in this mid-century edition, based on earlier surveys of the valley's irrigation. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of the Waukena community and locate old landmarks like Lakeside School and Aurora School.
  10. 1950 Map of Burris Park
    1950 Map of Burris Park
    1950 Burris Park
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Kings and Tulare counties come alive in this survey of the irrigated San Joaquin Valley. Researchers can trace ancestral property near River Bend School, follow the Southern Pacific Railroad, or locate the historic Burris Park.
  13. 1950 Map of Avenal Gap
    1950 Map of Avenal Gap
    1950 Avenal Gap
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Kings and Kern County line crosses the southern San Joaquin Valley here at mid-century. Researchers can trace early road routes and locate the Devils Den settlement and Devils Den Sch near the Antelope Plain.
  16. 1950 Map of Reef Ridge
    1950 Map of Reef Ridge
    1950 Reef Ridge
    1950 Print · USGS
    The northern Kettleman Plain and Diablo Range transition into a landscape of remote ranching and early industry during the 1930s. Genealogists and historians can locate the Ernest Kreyenhagen Ranch, the Avenal Canyon Mine, and the Union Oil Co Pumping Sta.
  19. 1950 Map of Canoas Creek
    1950 Map of Canoas Creek
    1950 Canoas Creek
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century oil production and the development of the Kettleman Hills dominate this landscape along the Fresno-Kings county line. Researchers can trace the early layout of Avenal and the industrial footprint of the Associated Oil Pumping Sta.
  22. 1950 Map of Lethent
    1950 Map of Lethent
    1950 Lethent
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Central Valley river system and agricultural rail lines are preserved here as they appeared in the 1920s and 1950s. Trace the rural landscape along the Kings River to find the Lethent School and the Southern Pacific rail corridor.
  25. 1950 Map of Chatom Ranch
    1950 Map of Chatom Ranch
    1950 Chatom Ranch
    1950 Print · USGS
    Kings County was defined by massive water reclamation projects during the mid-twentieth century as the lake basin was converted to farmland. You can trace the complex network of dikes and channels including Cohn Levee and Wilbur Ditch alongside Chatom Ranch.
  28. 1950 Map of Traver
    1950 Map of Traver
    1950 Traver
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Tulare County is defined here by its intricate irrigation network and the railroad spine of the San Joaquin Valley. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of Traver and London, or locate rural landmarks like the Tulare Duck Club and Wilson Sch.
  31. 1950 Map of Stratford
    1950 Map of Stratford
    1950 Stratford
    1950 Print · USGS
    Kings County irrigation and rail networks are in full view around the middle of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Cuneo, find the Rancheria Santa Rosa, or locate the Empire Sch and Jacobs Sch.
  34. 1950 Map of Goshen
    1950 Map of Goshen
    1950 Goshen
    1950 Print · USGS
    Central California agricultural life is centered on the Goshen rail hub and the surrounding ranch lands at mid-century. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Colpien Ranch and several rural schoolhouses, including Tagus Ranch School and Delta View School.
  37. 1950 Map of The Dark Hole
    1950 Map of The Dark Hole
    1950 The Dark Hole
    1950 Print · USGS
    The remote interior where Fresno, Monterey, and Kings counties meet is captured here in the mid-twentieth century, showcasing a landscape of high ridges and isolated cabins. Genealogists and historians can locate specific sites like Kings Mine, Twentysix Camp, and Pinoso House (Ruins).
  40. 1953 Map of Kettleman Plain, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Kettleman Plain, 1956 Print
    1953 Kettleman Plain
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century oil exploration and high-desert infrastructure define this corner of Kings County in the early 1950s. Researchers can trace the network of pipelines and oil wells surrounding Reef Station, El Mirador, and the high ridges of North Dome.
    4 unique versions available
  43. 1953 Map of Pyramid Hills, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Pyramid Hills, 1956 Print
    1953 Pyramid Hills
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Kettleman Plain and the foothills of the Diablo Range are captured here during the peak of mid-century industrial expansion. Researchers can trace the footprint of the petroleum and mineral industries through Oil Wells, the Dudley Pumping Sta, and Gypsum Quarries.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1953 Map of Laton, 1957 Print
    1953 Map of Laton, 1957 Print
    1953 Laton
    1957 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Valley comes into focus in the 1950s as a complex landscape of irrigation canals and historic land grants. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Laton, the Kings River Cemetery, and the site of the Mussel Slough Tragedy Historical Marker.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1953 Map of The Dark Hole, 1957 Print
    1953 Map of The Dark Hole, 1957 Print
    1953 The Dark Hole
    1957 Print · USGS
    High in the California Coast Ranges during the 1950s, this area shows a landscape of remote ranching outposts and rugged ridges. Genealogists and historians can locate specific family sites like Taylor Ranch, Moore Cabin, and the remnants of Pinoso House.
  52. 1953 Map of Garza Peak, 1957 Print
    1953 Map of Garza Peak, 1957 Print
    1953 Garza Peak
    1957 Print · USGS
    The rugged ranch lands of Kings County are captured here in the early 1950s as oil exploration and traditional cattle operations coexisted. You can trace family holdings like Kreyenhagen Ranch and locate early industrial sites such as the Avenal Canyon Mine and Dawson Mine.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1954 Map of West Camp, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of West Camp, 1956 Print
    1954 West Camp
    1956 Print · USGS
    The arid borderlands of Kings and Kern counties come into focus during the mid-fifties as the local oil and water infrastructure expands. Researchers can trace the development of West Camp and Espy, along with industrial markers like an Oil Well and a prominent Sand Ridge.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1954 Map of Lone Tree Well, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Lone Tree Well, 1956 Print
    1954 Lone Tree Well
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Central Valley landscape at the mid-century shows an intricate system of water control and ranching. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Burhans Ranch, Lone Tree Well, and the course of the Kern River Channel.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1954 Map of Hacienda Ranch, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Hacienda Ranch, 1956 Print
    1954 Hacienda Ranch
    1956 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Valley at the height of the post-war energy boom reveals a landscape of industrial development and rural ranching. Trace the early layout of the Trico Gas Field and family-held land like Hacienda Ranch and Bent Ranch.
    3 unique versions available
  64. 1954 Map of Dudley Ridge, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Dudley Ridge, 1956 Print
    1954 Dudley Ridge
    1956 Print · USGS
    Kings County in the mid-1950s shows a landscape of reclamation as the Tulare Lake Bed is segmented by levees and canals. Genealogists and researchers can trace local work sites like Houser Camp and infrastructure including the Blakeley Canal.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1954 Map of Avenal Gap, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Avenal Gap, 1956 Print
    1954 Avenal Gap
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Kettleman and Antelope Plains meet here in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by resource extraction and seasonal agriculture. Researchers can trace the layout of Devils Den, find the old Farm Labor Camp, and locate industrial sites like the Cotton Gin and Gypsum Quarries.
    3 unique versions available
  70. 1954 Map of Hacienda Ranch NW, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Hacienda Ranch NW, 1956 Print
    1954 Hacienda Ranch NW
    1956 Print · USGS
    The reclaimed Tulare Lake basin in the early 1950s is captured here as a massive grid of canals and ranching infrastructure. You can trace the development of this basin through the Homeland Canal, the isolated Pelican Island, and local landmarks like South Lake Farms.
    3 unique versions available
  73. 1954 Map of Los Viejos, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Los Viejos, 1956 Print
    1954 Los Viejos
    1956 Print · USGS
    Kings County in the mid-fifties is captured here as a landscape of oil exploration and dry lake beds. You can trace the industrial outposts of Kettleman Station and Los Medanos or follow the intricate drainage of Arroyo Culebrino.
    3 unique versions available
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