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1950s Maps of Fullerton, California

Explore 6 historic maps of Fullerton from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Fullerton's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, 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 Fullerton's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Fullerton, CA maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Yorba Linda
    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.
  4. 1950 Map of Anaheim
    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.
  7. 1950 Map of La Habra, 1955 Print
    1950 Map of La Habra, 1955 Print
    1950 La Habra
    1955 Print · USGS
    Northern Orange County was a land of sprawling citrus ranches and active oil fields at the midpoint of the century. You can trace the transition from rural estates like Sunny Hills Ranch to the early suburban streets of La Habra and Buena Park.
  10. 1952 Map of La Habra
    1952 Map of La Habra
    1952 La Habra
    1952 Print · USGS
    The northern Orange County borderlands and Puente Hills are captured here during a pivotal era of suburban and industrial expansion. Trace the footprints of historic agricultural estates like Leffingwell Ranch or find the early oil derricks and tanks near Brea and La Habra Heights.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1956 Map of Santa Ana
    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.
  16. 1959 Map of Santa Ana, 1971 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available
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