Old Maps of Madera, California for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 34 historic maps of Madera. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Madera, CA maps

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  1. 1916 Map of Berenda
    1916 Map of Berenda
    1916 Berenda
    1916 Print · USGS
    Madera County agricultural life is captured here in the years before the Great War, showing a landscape organized by rail and road. Family historians can locate early farmstead sites near Berendo School, Fairmead, and the Crumley settlement.

  2. 1918 Map of Berenda
    1918 Map of Berenda
    1918 Berenda
    1918 Print · USGS
    Madera County agricultural lands and rail junctions are captured here in the years following the first World War. Genealogists and researchers can trace early homestead patterns around Fairmead, Berenda, and the Munich School.

  3. 1920 Map of Kismet
    1920 Map of Kismet
    1920 Kismet
    1920 Print · USGS
    Madera County’s rail-and-river geography is on full display here during the early twentieth century. Genealogists and researchers can trace the junction of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe at Kismet, the rural Talbot School, and the course of the Fresno River.

  4. 1920 Map of Bonita Ranch
    1920 Map of Bonita Ranch
    1920 Bonita Ranch
    1920 Print · USGS
    Madera County agricultural land is captured here in the years following the Great War, showing a landscape defined by ranching and the Fresno River. Genealogists and historians can trace early water rights and property lines at Bonita Ranch and Rattlesnake Ranch.

  5. 1921 Map of Bonita Ranch
    1921 Map of Bonita Ranch
    1921 Bonita Ranch
    1921 Print · USGS
    In the early twentieth century, this Madera County landscape was defined by the winding Fresno River and large pastoral holdings. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of the regional ranching economy through landmarks like Bonita Ranch, Rattlesnake Ranch, and the path of Firebaugh Road.

  6. 1922 Map of Madera
    1922 Map of Madera
    1922 Madera
    1922 Print · USGS
    Madera and the surrounding valley floor are captured here in the early twenties, during a period of significant agricultural and infrastructure development. Genealogists and local historians can locate early landmarks like Italian Swiss Colony, the County Hospital, and rural schoolhouses including Lavine School and Arcola School.

  7. 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

  8. 1946 Map of Madera, 1954 Print
    1946 Map of Madera, 1954 Print
    1946 Madera
    1954 Print · USGS
    Madera and the surrounding valley floor are shown in the mid-1940s as the regional irrigation network reached its height. Researchers can trace the development of rural education and transport at Storey, Ripperdan School, and the Empire RR.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1946 Map of Bonita Ranch, 1960 Print
    1946 Map of Bonita Ranch, 1960 Print
    1946 Bonita Ranch
    1960 Print · USGS
    Madera County ranching and irrigation patterns are clearly visible in this mid-century survey of the Central Valley. Researchers can trace the legacy of large operations like Bonita Ranch and the alignment of the Gravelly Ford Canal (Abandoned).

  10. 1947 Map of Bonita Ranch
    1947 Map of Bonita Ranch
    1947 Bonita Ranch
    1947 Print · USGS
    Madera County agricultural life is captured here in the mid-forties, showing the vast ranching and irrigation network of the San Joaquin Valley. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Bonita Ranch, the Fresno River, and the Gravelly Ford Canal (Abandoned).

  11. 1947 Map of Madera
    1947 Map of Madera
    1947 Madera
    1947 Print · USGS
    Madera was a bustling rail and agricultural hub in the late 1940s, situated where major railroad lines intersected the Central Valley floor. Local historians can trace the foundations of the regional economy at the Madera Winery or locate rural landmarks like La Vina Sch and the settlement of Borden.

  12. 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.

  13. 1948 Map of Santa Cruz
    1948 Map of Santa Cruz
    1948 Santa Cruz
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Central Coast and San Joaquin Valley meet in this mid-century look at the region's agricultural and military geography. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of El Camino Real, locate family farms near Hollister, or study the footprint of the Fort Ord Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1948 Map of Kismet
    1948 Map of Kismet
    1948 Kismet
    1948 Print · USGS
    Madera County ranchlands and rail corridors come alive in the late 1940s, showing a landscape defined by transit and water. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Southern Pacific through the small settlements of Kismet and Notarb.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 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

  16. 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.

  17. 1956 Map of San Jose
    1956 Map of San Jose
    1956 San Jose
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central California in the mid-fifties reveals the transition from sprawling orchards to growing urban hubs like San Jose and Stockton. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-era landscape of the Mother Lode through Chinese Camp and Tuttletown, or follow the water through the Joaquin River and Calaveras Reservoir.

  18. 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.

  19. 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

  20. 1961 Map of Berenda, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Berenda, 1962 Print
    1961 Berenda
    1962 Print · USGS
    Madera County agricultural life is captured here in the early sixties, showing the vital rail and irrigation networks of the San Joaquin Valley. Researchers can trace the layout of Fairmead and Berenda, find the Dixieland School, or locate the Grange Hall.
    4 unique versions available

  21. 1961 Map of Kismet, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Kismet, 1963 Print
    1961 Kismet
    1963 Print · USGS
    Madera County in the early sixties shows a landscape defined by the intersection of major rail lines and vital irrigation infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace the local impact of the Southern Pacific and Madera Air Force Station near Kismet.
    4 unique versions available

  22. 1961 Map of Le Grand, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Le Grand, 1963 Print
    1961 Le Grand
    1963 Print · USGS
    Merced and Madera Counties come into focus in the early sixties, showing the vital intersection of the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe rail lines. Genealogists and researchers can locate the Madera Air Force Station, trace the rural Dixieland Sch, and find the exact positions of settlements like Fairmead and Le Grand.

  23. 1962 Map of San Jose
    1962 Map of San Jose
    1962 San Jose
    1962 Print · USGS
    Central California in the early sixties showcases the expansion of the San Joaquin and Santa Clara valleys. Researchers can trace the rail-to-road transition along the Southern Pacific RR or locate landmarks like Castle USAF Base and Loma Prieta.
    4 unique versions available

  24. 1963 Map of Bonita Ranch, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Bonita Ranch, 1964 Print
    1963 Bonita Ranch
    1964 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Valley landscape near Madera comes into focus in the early sixties, showing a sophisticated network of canals and irrigation. Researchers can locate Bonita Ranch, New Hope Cem, and the rural Howard Sch among the valley's productive ranch lands.
    4 unique versions available

  25. 1963 Map of Madera, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Madera, 1964 Print
    1963 Madera
    1964 Print · USGS
    Madera was a thriving agricultural and rail center in the early sixties, anchored by a dense network of schools and civic buildings. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties at Arbor Vitae Cem or locate old landmarks like the Winery and Borden.
    2 unique versions available

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