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1950s Maps of Mission, California

Explore 4 historic maps of Mission 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 Mission'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 Mission's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Mission, 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.
  4. 1958 Map of Ritter Ridge, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Ritter Ridge, 1959 Print
    1958 Ritter Ridge
    1959 Print · USGS
    Palmdale and the High Desert are captured here during a period of growth just before major suburban expansion began. Researchers can trace the geological scar of the San Andreas Rift Zone and locate historic mining operations like the Red Rover Mine and Governor Mine.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1958 Map of Lancaster, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Lancaster, 1960 Print
    1958 Lancaster
    1960 Print · USGS
    Antelope Valley was transforming into an aerospace and industrial hub during the late fifties. You can trace the San Andreas Fault Zone, locate old mining operations like Governor Mine, and see the early layout of Air Force Plant 42.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 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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