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1940s Maps of Anaheim, California

Explore 17 historic maps of Anaheim 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 Anaheim'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 Anaheim's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Anaheim, CA maps

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  1. 1941 Map of Prado
    1941 Map of Prado
    1941 Prado
    1941 Print · USGS
    Southern California's inland corridor is captured here in the 1930s, showing the river valley before the dam changed the landscape forever. Trace the old routes of the Union Pacific through Prado and locate local landmarks like the Pellissier Ranch.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1942 Map of Downey
    1942 Map of Downey
    1942 Downey
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Los Angeles Basin and North Orange County appear here during the wartime boom, showcasing a landscape transitioning from ranchos to suburbs. Trace the historic Pacific Electric rail lines, the oil fields of Santa Fe Springs, and early settlements like Hynes and Studebaker.
  7. 1942 Map of Anaheim
    1942 Map of Anaheim
    1942 Anaheim
    1942 Print · USGS
    Orange County's agricultural heart is captured mid-century during a period of rapid wartime development. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Diamond Bar Ranch, local schools such as Alamitos Sch, and communities like Garden Grove or Stanton.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1942 Map of Corona, 1947 Print
    1942 Map of Corona, 1947 Print
    1942 Corona
    1947 Print · USGS
    Riverside County at the dawn of the 1940s reveals a unique mix of agricultural roots, mountain canyons, and significant regional infrastructure projects. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early street plans of Corona and Norco, or locate landmarks like the East Vale Sch and the Santiago Reservoir.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1943 Map of Corona
    1943 Map of Corona
    1943 Corona
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Santa Ana River valley during the mid-forties shows a landscape shaped by water management and early inland growth. Trace the development of Corona and Norco alongside the massive Prado Dam and local landmarks like the East Vale Sch.
  16. 1943 Map of San Pedro
    1943 Map of San Pedro
    1943 San Pedro
    1943 Print · USGS
    The South Bay and Los Angeles Harbor area appear here during the Second World War, showing a landscape of burgeoning industry and aviation. Trace wartime infrastructure and local landmarks like Hughes Airport, Terminal Island, and Inglewood Park Cem.
  19. 1943 Map of Downey, 1963 Print
    1943 Map of Downey, 1963 Print
    1943 Downey
    1963 Print · USGS
    Southeast Los Angeles County and northern Orange County appear here at the height of the mid-century boom. Researchers can trace the massive rail infrastructure of the Pacific Electric and locate landmarks like the County Hospital and Signal Hill.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1945 Map of Artesia
    1945 Map of Artesia
    1945 Artesia
    1945 Print · USGS
    Southeast Los Angeles County is captured here during the final stages of its agricultural era. Genealogists and researchers can trace family lands near Artesia, locate the Excelsior Union High School, and follow the Pacific Electric rail lines.
  25. 1947 Map of Santa Ana, 1949 Print
    1947 Map of Santa Ana, 1949 Print
    1947 Santa Ana
    1949 Print · USGS
    Southern California is depicted here in the late forties, showing the expansion of the Inland Empire and the Orange County coast. Researchers can trace the early layout of Palm Springs or locate long-standing tribal lands like the Pala Indian Reservation and Rincon Indian Res.
  28. 1949 Map of Long Beach
    1949 Map of Long Beach
    1949 Long Beach
    1949 Print · USGS
    Southern California at the start of the post-war boom shows the rapid development of the Los Angeles basin and the South Bay. Genealogists and historians can trace the evolution of early suburbs like Gardena and Lynwood or the coastal defenses at Ft MacArthur Lower Reservation.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1949 Map of Santa Ana
    1949 Map of Santa Ana
    1949 Santa Ana
    1949 Print · USGS
    Southern California underwent a profound transformation in the late 1940s as military installations and citrus groves shared the landscape. Researchers can trace early coastal growth at Laguna Beach, military history at Camp Pendleton, and the rail corridors of the Pacific Electric.
  34. 1949 Map of Black Star Canyon, 1955 Print
    1949 Map of Black Star Canyon, 1955 Print
    1949 Black Star Canyon
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Orange County backcountry during the post-war era shows a landscape of deep canyons and early mineral works. Researchers can trace historic industrial sites like the Santiago Coal Mine or visit the remote Hidden Ranch near Irvine Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1949 Map of Anaheim, 1956 Print
    1949 Map of Anaheim, 1956 Print
    1949 Anaheim
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Orange County is caught in transition from vast groves to suburban centers just before the arrival of major theme parks. Researchers can trace the legacy of local agriculture and early aviation at Haster Field, Colonia Independencia, and the POW Camp (Aband).
  40. 1949 Map of Orange, 1956 Print
    1949 Map of Orange, 1956 Print
    1949 Orange
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Orange and Santa Ana valley floor shows its transition from citrus groves to post-war suburbs during the late 1940s. Researchers can trace historic family burial sites at Fairhaven Cem or follow the old Southern Pacific line past Villa Park and El Modena.
  43. 1949 Map of Yorba Linda, 1957 Print
    1949 Map of Yorba Linda, 1957 Print
    1949 Yorba Linda
    1957 Print · USGS
    Orange and Los Angeles counties meet in this postwar survey during a time of industrial oil production and expanding citrus groves. Researchers can trace early infrastructure like the Pacific Electric railroad and landmarks such as La Vida Mineral Springs or the Olinda Oil Field.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1949 Map of Los Alamitos, 1957 Print
    1949 Map of Los Alamitos, 1957 Print
    1949 Los Alamitos
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal California is captured in its post-war transition as old ranch lands give way to suburban growth and aviation. Trace family roots at the Artesia Cem or explore the mid-century industrial footprint of the Naval Reservation and the Oil Tank Farm.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1949 Map of Prado Dam, 1958 Print
    1949 Map of Prado Dam, 1958 Print
    1949 Prado Dam
    1958 Print · USGS
    San Bernardino and Riverside counties meet at the site of the newly completed dam and flood basin in the late 1940s. Trace the footprints of the Cal-Aero Flight Academy, the California Institution for Men, and the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Gardens.
    2 unique versions available
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