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1940s Maps of Chowchilla, California

Explore 8 historic maps of Chowchilla from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Chowchilla's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Chowchilla's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Chowchilla, CA maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Athlone
    1942 Map of Athlone
    1942 Athlone
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Merced and Madera county line area is shown here in the early 1940s as agricultural irrigation and rail transport defined the region. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Bliss Ranch and several rural schoolhouses including Alamo Sch and Pioneer Sch.
  4. 1946 Map of Le Grand, 1953 Print
    1946 Map of Le Grand, 1953 Print
    1946 Le Grand
    1953 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Valley agricultural heartland comes into focus during the mid-forties, showing the vital rail corridors and watercourses that shaped the region. Genealogists and local researchers can trace early settlements and rural school sites like Dixieland School, Fairmead, and the northern hub of Le Grand.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1946 Map of Le Grand, 1961 Print
    1946 Map of Le Grand, 1961 Print
    1946 Le Grand
    1961 Print · USGS
    Le Grand and the surrounding Central Valley ranch lands are captured here just after the war as the region's agricultural footprint matured. Researchers can trace the path of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe through Le Grand and Marguerite, or locate early industrial sites like the Gravel Pit near Mariposa Creek.
  10. 1947 Map of Le Grand
    1947 Map of Le Grand
    1947 Le Grand
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Central Valley agricultural landscape of Merced and Madera counties comes into focus just after the war. Researchers can trace the Sharon Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line through Le Grand and Marguerite, past Ash Slough and dozens of rural windmills.
  13. 1947 Map of Plainsburg
    1947 Map of Plainsburg
    1947 Plainsburg
    1947 Print · USGS
    In the San Joaquin Valley after the war, this area shows a landscape defined by irrigation and heavy rail. Trace the old stops at Athlone and Minturn, locate the Savana Sch, or find the numerous windmills dotting the plains near Plainsburg.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1947 Map of San Jose, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of San Jose, 1948 Print
    1947 San Jose
    1948 Print · USGS
    Northern California's heartland is captured here just after the war, showing the rapid growth of the Santa Clara and Central Valleys. Researchers can trace the legacy of rail and water at Castle Air Force Base, Stockton, and the Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct.
  19. 1948 Map of Chowchilla
    1948 Map of Chowchilla
    1948 Chowchilla
    1948 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Valley's agricultural heartland comes into focus in the years after the war, centered on the growing grid of Chowchilla. Trace the intersection of the Southern Pacific Boulevard and rural outposts like Dairyland and Bethel Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1948 Map of Berenda
    1948 Map of Berenda
    1948 Berenda
    1948 Print · USGS
    Madera County agricultural life was at a crossroads in the late 1940s as rail networks and local schools defined the rural landscape. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Dixieland Sch or along the vital Southern Pacific line through Fairmead and Berenda.
    2 unique versions available
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