1940s Maps of Merced County, California

Explore 41 historic maps of Merced County 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 Merced County'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 Merced County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Merced County, CA maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Pacheco Pass
    1940 Map of Pacheco Pass
    1940 Pacheco Pass
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Merced County, including Gustine, Santa Nella Village, and other nearby areas

  2. 1940 Map of Quien Sabe
    1940 Map of Quien Sabe
    1940 Quien Sabe
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Merced County, including Santa Clara County, San Benito County, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1941 Map of Orestimba
    1941 Map of Orestimba
    1941 Orestimba
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers Merced County, including Patterson, Newman, and other nearby areas

  4. 1942 Map of Irwin
    1942 Map of Irwin
    1942 Irwin
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Merced County, including Turlock, Livingston, and other nearby areas

  5. 1942 Map of Athlone
    1942 Map of Athlone
    1942 Athlone
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Merced County, including Chowchilla, Le Grand, and other nearby areas

  6. 1943 Map of Ortigalita Peak
    1943 Map of Ortigalita Peak
    1943 Ortigalita Peak
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Merced County, including Hamburg Farms, Fresno County, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1944 Map of Merced Falls
    1944 Map of Merced Falls
    1944 Merced Falls
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Merced County, including Merced Falls, La Grange, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1944 Map of Panoche Valley
    1944 Map of Panoche Valley
    1944 Panoche Valley
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Merced County, including Panoche, Llanada, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1946 Map of Sandy Mush, 1947 Print
    1946 Map of Sandy Mush, 1947 Print
    1946 Sandy Mush
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Merced County, including Merced, United States, and other nearby areas

  10. 1946 Map of Le Grand, 1953 Print
    1946 Map of Le Grand, 1953 Print
    1946 Le Grand
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Merced County, including Madera, Chowchilla, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1946 Map of Merced, 1954 Print
    1946 Map of Merced, 1954 Print
    1946 Merced
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Merced County, including Merced, Bear Creek, and other nearby areas

  12. 1946 Map of Santa Rita Park, 1954 Print
    1946 Map of Santa Rita Park, 1954 Print
    1946 Santa Rita Park
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Merced County, including Merced, Santa Rita Park, and other nearby areas

  13. 1946 Map of Le Grand, 1961 Print
    1946 Map of Le Grand, 1961 Print
    1946 Le Grand
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Merced County, including Chowchilla, Le Grand, and other nearby areas

  14. 1947 Map of Gustine
    1947 Map of Gustine
    1947 Gustine
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Merced County, including Gustine, Hills Ferry, and other nearby areas

  15. 1947 Map of San Luis Ranch
    1947 Map of San Luis Ranch
    1947 San Luis Ranch
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Merced County, including United States, California, and other nearby areas

  16. 1947 Map of Los Banos
    1947 Map of Los Banos
    1947 Los Banos
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Merced County, including Los Banos, United States, and other nearby areas

  17. 1947 Map of Volta
    1947 Map of Volta
    1947 Volta
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Merced County, including Los Banos, Trent, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  18. 1947 Map of Ingomar
    1947 Map of Ingomar
    1947 Ingomar
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Merced County, including Gustine, Ingomar, and other nearby areas

  19. 1947 Map of Raynor Creek
    1947 Map of Raynor Creek
    1947 Raynor Creek
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Merced County, including Madera County, Mariposa County, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1947 Map of Plainsburg
    1947 Map of Plainsburg
    1947 Plainsburg
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Merced County, including Chowchilla, Le Grand, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1947 Map of Le Grand
    1947 Map of Le Grand
    1947 Le Grand
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Merced County, including Chowchilla, Le Grand, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1947 Map of San Jose, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of San Jose, 1948 Print
    1947 San Jose
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Merced County, including San Jose, Stockton, and other nearby areas

  23. 1948 Map of Santa Cruz
    1948 Map of Santa Cruz
    1948 Santa Cruz
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Merced County, including Salinas, Madera, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1948 Map of Sandy Mush
    1948 Map of Sandy Mush
    1948 Sandy Mush
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Merced County, including Merced, United States, and other nearby areas

  25. 1948 Map of Mitchell School
    1948 Map of Mitchell School
    1948 Mitchell School
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Merced County, including Turlock, Hatch, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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