Old Maps of Atwater, California for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 27 historic maps of Atwater. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Atwater's past.


Atwater, CA maps

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  1. 1917 Map of Winton
    1917 Map of Winton
    1917 Winton
    1917 Print · USGS
    Merced County agriculture was flourishing during the First World War as three major rail lines crossed the valley floor. Genealogists and local historians can trace early settlements at Winton and Amsterdam or locate rural landmarks like Hopeton School.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1918 Map of Arena
    1918 Map of Arena
    1918 Arena
    1918 Print · USGS
    Merced County agriculture and rural life are captured here during the First World War. Genealogists can locate family homesteads near country landmarks like Witmer School, Jordan School, and the village of Arena along the Southern Pacific tracks.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1918 Map of Atwater
    1918 Map of Atwater
    1918 Atwater
    1918 Print · USGS
    Merced County agriculture was flourishing during the First World War as rail lines and irrigation transformed the landscape. Researchers can trace early school districts like McSwain School and Franklin School alongside the competing tracks of the Southern Pacific and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe.

  4. 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.

  5. 1948 Map of Winton
    1948 Map of Winton
    1948 Winton
    1948 Print · USGS
    Merced County agriculture and military aviation converge in this late-1940s survey of the San Joaquin Valley. Local historians can trace the irrigation network of the Escaladian Canal or locate family sites like Reinero Ranch and Washington Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1948 Map of Arena
    1948 Map of Arena
    1948 Arena
    1948 Print · USGS
    Agricultural Merced County comes into sharp focus in the late 1940s, showing the precise grid of irrigation and transport that fueled the Central Valley. Researchers can trace historic property boundaries along family-named roads like McGinley Lateral and locate local landmarks such as Arena Sch and Jordan Sch.

  7. 1948 Map of Atwater
    1948 Map of Atwater
    1948 Atwater
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Central Valley's agricultural and military landscape is captured here in the late 1940s as irrigation and aviation began to reshape the region. Local historians can trace family-named roads and rural schoolhouses like Buhach Sch and Eschscholtzia Sch alongside Castle Field.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 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.

  9. 1960 Map of Arena, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Arena, 1961 Print
    1960 Arena
    1961 Print · USGS
    Merced County at the start of the 1960s showcases a landscape transformed by intensive irrigation and the Southern Pacific rail line. Researchers can trace the layout of Arena and early Atwater, alongside specialized features like the Tin Flume and Airstrip.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1960 Map of Atwater, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Atwater, 1961 Print
    1960 Atwater
    1961 Print · USGS
    Atwater and the outskirts of Merced are seen here at the dawn of the sixties, characterized by a mix of military presence and intensive irrigation. Trace the evolution of Castle Air Force Base or locate local landmarks like the County Honor Farm and McSwain School.
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1961 Map of Winton, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Winton, 1963 Print
    1961 Winton
    1963 Print · USGS
    Merced County agriculture and military operations intersect in the early sixties near the town of Winton. Local researchers can trace the footprint of Castle Air Force Base alongside community landmarks like Hopeton Cem and the Shaffer Bridge over the river.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1961 Map of Atwater, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Atwater, 1963 Print
    1961 Atwater
    1963 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Valley's agricultural and military landscape comes alive in the early sixties as the jet age meets established rail towns. Local historians can trace the development of Castle Air Force Base and find local landmarks like Hopeton Cem, Shaffer Bridge, and numerous rural schools.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 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

  14. 1966 Map of San Jose
    1966 Map of San Jose
    1966 San Jose
    1966 Print · USGS
    Central California in the mid-1960s reveals a landscape of massive irrigation projects and expanding Cold War military footprints. Researchers can trace the rail-and-river network of the San Joaquin Valley or locate specialized sites like Castle Air Force Base and the Sharp General Depot (Military).

  15. 1983 Map of Merced
    1983 Map of Merced
    1983 Merced
    1983 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Valley at the start of the eighties is captured here in its full agricultural and military height. Trace the legacy of Castle Air Force Base, old mines like Pocahontas Mine, and the vast Kesterson National Wildlife Refuge.

  16. 2012 Map of Arena, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Arena, 2012 Print
    2012 Arena
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Atwater, including Livingston, Arena, and other nearby areas

  17. 2012 Map of Winton, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Winton, 2012 Print
    2012 Winton
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Atwater, including Winton, Hopeton, and other nearby areas

  18. 2012 Map of Atwater, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Atwater, 2012 Print
    2012 Atwater
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Atwater, including Merced, Fergus, and other nearby areas

  19. 2015 Map of Arena, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Arena, 2015 Print
    2015 Arena
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Atwater, including Livingston, Arena, and other nearby areas

  20. 2015 Map of Winton, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Winton, 2015 Print
    2015 Winton
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Atwater, including Winton, Hopeton, and other nearby areas

  21. 2015 Map of Atwater, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Atwater, 2015 Print
    2015 Atwater
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Atwater, including Merced, Fergus, and other nearby areas

  22. 2018 Map of Atwater, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Atwater, 2018 Print
    2018 Atwater
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Atwater, including Merced, Fergus, and other nearby areas

  23. 2018 Map of Winton, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Winton, 2018 Print
    2018 Winton
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Atwater, including Winton, Hopeton, and other nearby areas

  24. 2018 Map of Arena, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Arena, 2018 Print
    2018 Arena
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Atwater, including Livingston, Arena, and other nearby areas

  25. 2021 Map of Arena, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Arena, 2021 Print
    2021 Arena
    2021 Print · USGS
    The agricultural heart of Merced County is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the developed landscapes between Livingston and Atwater. Genealogists and local historians can trace the complex water networks of the San Joaquin Valley, identifying landmarks like the E Side Canal, Arena, and Bear Creek.

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