1950s Maps of El Monte, California

1. 1953 Map of San Bernardino

   

   1953 San Bernardino

   1953 Print · USGS

   Southern California underwent massive post-war growth as suburban sprawl reached the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-road roots of the Inland Empire through the Union Pacific RR and Lake Arrowhead resorts.

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4. 1953 Map of El Monte, 1955 Print

   

   1953 El Monte

   1955 Print · USGS

   The San Gabriel Valley was undergoing a massive suburban transformation in the early fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of the San Gabriel Mission, the Pasadena-Rosemead Airport, and numerous Oil Wells before the valley's open lands were fully developed.

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7. 1953 Map of Baldwin Park, 1955 Print

   

   1953 Baldwin Park

   1955 Print · USGS

   The San Gabriel Valley in the mid-fifties is captured here as orange groves and river washes give way to suburban sprawl. Researchers can trace the legacy of local schools and specialized facilities like St Johns School or the Sierra Lodge Sanitarium.

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10. 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.

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13. 1956 Map of San Bernardino

    

    1956 San Bernardino

    1956 Print · USGS

    Southern California's Inland Empire and High Desert come into focus in the mid-fifties as agriculture gives way to suburban and military growth. Trace early rail lines like the Pacific Electric or find remote landmarks like Camp Rock Mine and George AFB.

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16. 1957 Map of San Bernardino

    

    1957 San Bernardino

    1957 Print · USGS

    Southern California's Inland Empire and High Desert met during the postwar expansion of the late fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of San Bernardino and Redlands alongside remote landmarks like Edwards AFB and the Camp Rock Mine.

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19. 1958 Map of San Bernardino, 1975 Print

    

    1958 San Bernardino

    1975 Print · USGS

    Southern California’s Inland Empire and High Desert come into focus during the mid-century boom, showing the rise of suburbs and massive military installations. Researchers can trace the rail networks of the Union Pacific RR or locate landmarks like Norton AFB and Big Bear Lake.

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22. 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.

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25. 1959 Map of San Bernardino

    

    1959 San Bernardino

    1959 Print · USGS

    Southern California underwent a massive transformation in the late fifties as suburban growth and military power reshaped the desert and valley. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Union Pacific Railroad and locate early footprints of Joshua Tree National Monument and Edwards Air Force Base.

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