1940s Maps of Jolon, California

Explore 6 historic maps of Jolon 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 Jolon'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 Jolon's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Jolon, CA maps

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  1. 1941 Map of Bryson
    1941 Map of Bryson
    1941 Bryson
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Santa Lucia Range and the valley of the Nacimiento River come into focus in this early 1940s survey. Genealogists can locate family holdings like Graves Ranch or Davis Ranch and study local education at Hesperia School.

  2. 1942 Map of Bryson
    1942 Map of Bryson
    1942 Bryson
    1942 Print · USGS
    Coastal range foothills and river valleys are shown here during the early years of the war, as military holdings expanded over historic ranch lands. Researchers can trace the boundaries of the Hunter Liggett Military Reservation and locate old landmarks like the Quicksilver Mine and Playa School.

  3. 1947 Map of San Luis Obispo, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of San Luis Obispo, 1948 Print
    1947 San Luis Obispo
    1948 Print · USGS
    Coastal California at the dawn of the Cold War reveals a landscape of massive military reservations and quiet seaside towns. Genealogists and researchers can trace the Southern Pacific rail line, old mining sites like Los Burros Mine, and local landmarks from Point Buchon to the Carrizo Plain.

  4. 1948 Map of San Luis Obispo
    1948 Map of San Luis Obispo
    1948 San Luis Obispo
    1948 Print · USGS
    Central Coast life in the late 1940s is centered on the Southern Pacific rail line and expanding military bases. Genealogists can trace early rural life through Union School and local operations like the Klau Mine or Buena Vista Mine.

  5. 1948 Map of Bryson, 1957 Print
    1948 Map of Bryson, 1957 Print
    1948 Bryson
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal California’s interior valleys and mountains are shown here in the late forties during a time of significant military occupation. Trace family roots and old landmarks from Jolon to Lockwood, including the Pleyto Sch and Smith Ranch.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1949 Map of Jolon, 1953 Print
    1949 Map of Jolon, 1953 Print
    1949 Jolon
    1953 Print · USGS
    In the late 1940s, this area of Monterey County was characterized by the expansion of the Milpitas Hunter Liggett Military Reservation and rugged forest land. Local researchers can trace family landmarks like the Cem near Jolon Road and various Ruins along the San Antonio River.
    3 unique versions available

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