1940s Maps of Priest Valley, California

Explore 3 historic maps of Priest Valley 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 Priest Valley'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 Priest Valley's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Priest Valley, CA maps

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  1. 1941 Map of Priest Valley
    1941 Map of Priest Valley
    1941 Priest Valley
    1941 Print · USGS
    The high ridges and deep canyons of Monterey County are captured here just before the mid-century, documenting remote ranching outposts and early industrial sites. Genealogists and historians can trace old landmarks like the Stone Canyon Mine, the Priest Valley Sch, and the settlement at San Lorenzo (Randall).

  2. 1944 Map of Priest Valley
    1944 Map of Priest Valley
    1944 Priest Valley
    1944 Print · USGS
    The central Coast Ranges come alive in the 1940s, showing the intersection of Monterey, San Benito, and Fresno counties. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural school locations like Priest Valley Sch and industry at the Stone Canyon Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 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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