1940s Maps of Pacific Grove, California

Explore 7 historic maps of Pacific Grove 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 Pacific Grove'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.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Pacific Grove's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Pacific Grove, CA maps

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  1. 1941 Map of Monterey
    1941 Map of Monterey
    1941 Monterey
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Monterey Peninsula and Salinas Valley appear here just before the massive wartime expansion of the early forties. You can trace the famous Seventeen Mile Drive, the early footprint of Camp Ord, and local family landmarks like Rincon Sch and Nashua.

  2. 1947 Map of Monterey, 1956 Print
    1947 Map of Monterey, 1956 Print
    1947 Monterey
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Monterey Peninsula at the start of the Cold War era shows a heavy military presence alongside its historic coastal towns. Researchers can trace the layout of the Fort Ord Military Reservation or locate family sites near the Carmel Mission and El Carmelo Cem.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1947 Map of Marina, 1961 Print
    1947 Map of Marina, 1961 Print
    1947 Marina
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Monterey coast after the war reveals a landscape of massive military mobilization and quiet rail sidings. Researchers can trace the layout of Fort Ord Military Reservation and find local landmarks like Rincon Sch and Gigling Siding.
    6 unique versions available

  4. 1947 Map of Monterey, 1969 Print
    1947 Map of Monterey, 1969 Print
    1947 Monterey
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Monterey Peninsula in the mid-twentieth century showcases a unique mix of military history and coastal development. Researchers can trace historic sites like Mission San Carlos, the Presidio of Monterey, and the iconic 17 Mile Drive.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 1948 Map of Marina
    1948 Map of Marina
    1948 Marina
    1948 Print · USGS
    Coastal Monterey County is shown in the late 1940s during the height of the military era. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of the Main Garrison, old railroad stops like Lapis Siding, and the early layout of Marina.

  7. 1948 Map of Monterey
    1948 Map of Monterey
    1948 Monterey
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Monterey Peninsula in the late 1940s reveals a sophisticated coastal landscape of military posts, historic missions, and world-class golf. Trace the classic Seventeen Mile Drive past Point Joe or locate the San Carlos Borromeo Mission near the banks of the Carmel River.
    2 unique versions available

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