1950s Maps of Pico Rivera, California

Explore 6 historic maps of Pico Rivera 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 Pico Rivera'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 Pico Rivera's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Pico Rivera, CA maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Whittier
    1951 Map of Whittier
    1951 Whittier
    1951 Print · USGS
    Southeast Los Angeles County undergoes a massive mid-century transformation as citrus groves give way to suburban tracts and oil infrastructure. Researchers can trace the development of Santa Fe Springs and Whittier alongside landmarks like the Pio Pico Mansion State Historical Monument and Whittier College.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1953 Map of El Monte, 1955 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 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. 1957 Map of Long Beach
    1957 Map of Long Beach
    1957 Long Beach
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Los Angeles coast and the Channel Islands appear here during the mid-fifties era of rapid suburbanization and naval expansion. Genealogists and researchers can locate early industrial neighborhoods like South Gate and trace military boundaries at Ft MacArthur Upper Reservation or the remote San Nicolas Island.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1958 Map of Long Beach
    1958 Map of Long Beach
    1958 Long Beach
    1958 Print · USGS
    Coastal Southern California is shown during a mid-century period of intense suburbanization and military readiness. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Long Beach, identify early neighborhoods in Lakewood Village, or locate the bounds of Ft MacArthur Lower Reservation.

  6. 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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