1940s Maps of Nevada City, California

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


Nevada City, CA maps

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  1. 1948 Map of Nevada City, 1953 Print
    1948 Map of Nevada City, 1953 Print
    1948 Nevada City
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Nevada City, including Celestial Valley, Sweetland, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1948 Map of Nevada City, 1957 Print
    1948 Map of Nevada City, 1957 Print
    1948 Nevada City
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Nevada City, including Sweetland, North San Juan, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1949 Map of Grass Valley, 1953 Print
    1949 Map of Grass Valley, 1953 Print
    1949 Grass Valley
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Nevada City, including Grass Valley, Rough and Ready, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  4. 1949 Map of Grass Valley, 1954 Print
    1949 Map of Grass Valley, 1954 Print
    1949 Grass Valley
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Nevada City, including Grass Valley, Alta Hill, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

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