1950s Maps of Avenal, California

Explore 13 historic maps of Avenal 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.

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Avenal, 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 1954 Map of Avenal, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of Avenal, 1957 Print
    1954 Avenal
    1957 Print · USGS
    The oil-rich ridges of the Kettleman Hills meet the floor of the San Joaquin Valley during a peak era of petroleum production. Researchers can trace early energy infrastructure at the Oil Refinery and Kettleman Station or locate ranch holdings like the Weeth Ranch.
    6 unique versions available

  7. 1954 Map of La Cima, 1957 Print
    1954 Map of La Cima, 1957 Print
    1954 La Cima
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Kettleman Hills oil fields are captured mid-production in the 1950s, showing the complex industrial footprint of the North Dome. Researchers can trace the layout of the PG&E Compressor Station, the town of Murray, and several labor camps.

  8. 1955 Map of Santa Cruz
    1955 Map of Santa Cruz
    1955 Santa Cruz
    1955 Print · USGS
    Coastal Monterey Bay and the fertile Salinas Valley are captured here during the post-war expansion of the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the era's rail-and-road network via the Southern Pacific lines and find landmarks like Fort Ord or the Lonoak School.

  9. 1956 Map of San Luis Obispo, 1963 Print
    1956 Map of San Luis Obispo, 1963 Print
    1956 San Luis Obispo
    1963 Print · USGS
    Central California coastal and valley life unfolds in the mid-fifties, from the shoreline of Pismo Beach to the arid Carrizo Plain. Trace early travel routes along the Southern Pacific RR or locate family sites near the Templeton Cemetery and Paso Robles County Cemetery.
    5 unique versions available

  10. 1957 Map of San Luis Obispo
    1957 Map of San Luis Obispo
    1957 San Luis Obispo
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal California in the late fifties is defined by the steep Santa Lucia Range and the rail-connected hub of San Luis Obispo. Genealogists and researchers can trace rural life via Union School, the Southern Pacific line, and old sites like the Polar Star Mine.

  11. 1957 Map of Santa Cruz
    1957 Map of Santa Cruz
    1957 Santa Cruz
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central California comes into sharp focus during the late fifties, from the fog-swept Monterey Bay to the sun-drenched San Joaquin Valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the mid-century footprints of Fort Ord Military Reservation, the Southern Pacific line, and the historic streets of San Juan Bautista.

  12. 1958 Map of San Luis Obispo
    1958 Map of San Luis Obispo
    1958 San Luis Obispo
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Central Coast in the late fifties reveals a landscape of ranching and early tourism before the massive expansion of the modern era. Trace the path of the Southern Pacific through Atascadero or locate family roots in coastal towns like Cayucos and Cambria.

  13. 1958 Map of Santa Cruz
    1958 Map of Santa Cruz
    1958 Santa Cruz
    1958 Print · USGS
    Coastal California and the central valleys are shown during the mid-fifties, capturing a landscape of massive military reserves and vital rail arteries. Genealogists and historians can trace the Southern Pacific line through Salinas or explore the early footprints of the Fort Ord Military Reservation and San Juan Bautista.
    2 unique versions available

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