Old Maps of El Nido, California for Academic Research

Study the evolution of El Nido with 14 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how El Nido has changed over the decades.


El Nido, CA maps

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  1. 1918 Map of Lingard
    1918 Map of Lingard
    1918 Lingard
    1918 Print · USGS
    Agricultural plains in the San Joaquin Valley appear during a period of steady ranch expansion in the years after the first World War. Researchers can trace historic property boundaries and school districts using landmarks like Russell School, the rail stop at Lingard, and the winding path of Old Chowchilla Creek.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 1948 Map of Lingard
    1948 Map of Lingard
    1948 Lingard
    1948 Print · USGS
    The rural agricultural heart of Merced County is captured here shortly after the war, showing a landscape defined by rail and water. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named roads and schools like Russell Sch and Bliss Sch alongside the Southern Pacific line near Lingard.

  5. 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.

  6. 1960 Map of El Nido, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of El Nido, 1961 Print
    1960 El Nido
    1961 Print · USGS
    Merced County agriculture and irrigation are in full focus at the start of the 1960s. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific rail line through Lingard, locate the Duck Club, and follow the complex water routes of Deadman Creek and Duck Slough.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1960 Map of Chowchilla, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Chowchilla, 1962 Print
    1960 Chowchilla
    1962 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Valley's agricultural heartland is mapped here during a period of steady growth along the Southern Pacific rail line. Genealogists can locate family sites near Chowchilla, Le Grand, and Ashview Sch, or trace historical property lines along SANDY MUSH ROAD.

  8. 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

  9. 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).

  10. 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.

  11. 2012 Map of El Nido, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of El Nido, 2012 Print
    2012 El Nido
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers El Nido, including Lingard, Merced County, and other nearby areas

  12. 2015 Map of El Nido, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of El Nido, 2015 Print
    2015 El Nido
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers El Nido, including Lingard, Merced County, and other nearby areas

  13. 2018 Map of El Nido, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of El Nido, 2018 Print
    2018 El Nido
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers El Nido, including Lingard, Merced County, and other nearby areas

  14. 2021 Map of El Nido, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of El Nido, 2021 Print
    2021 El Nido
    2021 Print · USGS
    Merced County agriculture thrives in the early 2020s within this detailed record of the San Joaquin Valley. Researchers can trace the water systems of the Central Valley through El Nido Reservoir, the El Nido Canal, and historic sloughs.

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