1950s Maps of Anaheim, California

1. 1950 Map of Prado Dam

   

   1950 Prado Dam

   1950 Print · USGS

   The Prado Dam area at the start of the 1950s shows a unique mix of institutional expansion, aviation history, and flood control. Local researchers can trace the Cal-Aero Flight Academy, the California Institution for Men, and the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Gardens.

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4. 1950 Map of Yorba Linda

   

   1950 Yorba Linda

   1950 Print · USGS

   Mid-century Orange County is caught in a moment of transition between its petroleum roots and growing citrus communities. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early grids of Yorba Linda and Placentia or locate sites like La Vida Mineral Springs and the Olinda Oil Field.

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7. 1950 Map of Orange

   

   1950 Orange

   1950 Print · USGS

   Orange County enters a period of significant growth at mid-century, where citrus groves meet the expansion of Santa Ana and Orange. Researchers can trace old school sites like Lincoln Sch, numerous Oil Wells, and the Yorba Ch (Aban'd) near the river.

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10. 1950 Map of Anaheim

    

    1950 Anaheim

    1950 Print · USGS

    Post-war Orange County flourishes here, showing the growth of central citrus hubs before the freeway era. Genealogists can trace family names at Anaheim Cemetery or find historic labor enclaves like Colonia Independencia and Colonia Manzanillo.

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13. 1950 Map of Los Alamitos

    

    1950 Los Alamitos

    1950 Print · USGS

    Coastal Southern California is captured here in the mid-century as citrus groves and ranches gave way to defense facilities and new suburbs. Researchers can trace the development of Hawaiian Gardens or locate family history at Artesia Cem and the Pioneer Sch.

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16. 1950 Map of Black Star Canyon

    

    1950 Black Star Canyon

    1950 Print · USGS

    The Orange and Riverside County line was defined by steep canyons and mining prospects at mid-century. Researchers can trace early industrial footprints at the Black Star Coal Mine (Inactive) or locate the Hidden Ranch near the Main Divide Motorway.

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19. 1956 Map of Santa Ana

    

    1956 Santa Ana

    1956 Print · USGS

    Southern California underwent massive mid-century transformation as suburban growth met major military and water projects. Trace the postwar expansion of Santa Ana and Riverside, the layout of Camp Pendleton, and the path of the Colorado River Aqueduct.

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22. 1957 Map of Long Beach

    

    1957 Long Beach

    1957 Print · USGS

    The Los Angeles coast and the Channel Islands appear here during the mid-fifties era of rapid suburbanization and naval expansion. Genealogists and researchers can locate early industrial neighborhoods like South Gate and trace military boundaries at Ft MacArthur Upper Reservation or the remote San Nicolas Island.

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25. 1958 Map of Long Beach

    

    1958 Long Beach

    1958 Print · USGS

    Coastal Southern California is shown during a mid-century period of intense suburbanization and military readiness. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Long Beach, identify early neighborhoods in Lakewood Village, or locate the bounds of Ft MacArthur Lower Reservation.

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28. 1959 Map of Santa Ana, 1971 Print

    

    1959 Santa Ana

    1971 Print · USGS

    Southern California is captured in a decade of transformation, from the Orange County coast to the desert floor. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of Camp Pendleton, March Air Force Base, and the original Ortega Highway.

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