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1940s Maps of Porter, California

Explore 4 historic maps of Porter 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 Porter'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 Porter's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Porter, CA maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Salinas
    1940 Map of Salinas
    1940 Salinas
    1940 Print · USGS
    The Salinas Valley at the start of the 1940s shows an agricultural landscape defined by historic land grants and expanding industry. Researchers can trace rural school locations like Natividad School and established landmarks such as Hartnell College and the railroad hub at Spreckles.
  4. 1947 Map of Salinas, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Salinas, 1948 Print
    1947 Salinas
    1948 Print · USGS
    Salinas and the fertile Monterey County floor are shown in the late 1940s as the region transitioned from a wartime military hub to an agricultural powerhouse. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named ranches like Clausens Ranch and landmark schools such as Blanco School or the Junior College.
    7 unique versions available
  7. 1947 Map of Salinas, 1957 Print
    1947 Map of Salinas, 1957 Print
    1947 Salinas
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Salinas Valley transitions from an agricultural powerhouse to a growing urban center in the years following World War II. Researchers can locate family ranch sites and community hubs like Spreckels, Confederate Corners, and the Fort Ord Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 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
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