1940s Maps of Plaskett, California

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


Plaskett, CA maps

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  1. 1941 Map of Cape San Martin
    1941 Map of Cape San Martin
    1941 Cape San Martin
    1941 Print · USGS
    The central California coast was a landscape of remote mining claims and family ranchlands during the early 1940s. Trace the history of the Los Burros Mine and the W R Hearst Foremans Headquarters as the Coast Highway winds past Gorda P O.

  2. 1942 Map of Cape San Martin
    1942 Map of Cape San Martin
    1942 Cape San Martin
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Monterey coast and Santa Lucia Range are captured here during the early 1940s, just as military use of the backcountry intensified. Genealogists and researchers can locate remote homesteads like the Krenkel Ranch and Dutra Place, alongside several workings like the Polar Star Mine.

  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 Cape San Martin, 1955 Print
    1948 Map of Cape San Martin, 1955 Print
    1948 Cape San Martin
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Big Sur coastline and the Santa Lucia Range meet in this post-war survey of the central California coast. Genealogists and hikers can trace the original Cabrillo Highway through remote settlements like Gorda and past the Point Star Mine (Abandoned).
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1949 Map of Cape San Martin, 1953 Print
    1949 Map of Cape San Martin, 1953 Print
    1949 Cape San Martin
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Monterey coast in the late 1940s reveals a secluded landscape defined by military boundaries and national forest lands. Researchers can trace the Pacific coastline through early settlements at Gorda and Plaskett, finding local landmarks like the Pacific Valley Sch and the peaks of the Santa Lucia Range.
    4 unique versions available

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