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1940s Maps of Orchard Hills, Irvine

Explore 11 historic maps of Orchard Hills 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 Orchard Hills'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 Orchard Hills's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Orchard Hills, Irvine maps

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  1. 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
  4. 1942 Map of Santa Ana
    1942 Map of Santa Ana
    1942 Santa Ana
    1942 Print · USGS
    Orange County was still a landscape of coastal towns and sprawling citrus groves during the early years of the war. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early footprints of Costa Mesa, the rail-side industry of Sugar, and the distinct shorelines of Newport Bay.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1942 Map of Santiago Peak, 1943 Print
    1942 Map of Santiago Peak, 1943 Print
    1942 Santiago Peak
    1943 Print · USGS
    Orange County and the inland canyons appear here in the early 1940s, showing a landscape of small settlements and rugged mountain reaches. Genealogists and local historians can trace early holdings near San Juan Capistrano, the station at El Toro, and mountain landmarks like Modjeska.
    3 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. 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.
  19. 1948 Map of Tustin, 1957 Print
    1948 Map of Tustin, 1957 Print
    1948 Tustin
    1957 Print · USGS
    Orange County's agricultural heart was beginning to transform after the war as Tustin and the Irvine Ranch expanded toward the coast. Researchers can trace historic landmarks like Orange County Airport, the Naval Reservation, and old school sites like Delhi Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 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.
  25. 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
  28. 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.
  31. 1949 Map of El Toro, 1958 Print
    1949 Map of El Toro, 1958 Print
    1949 El Toro
    1958 Print · USGS
    Post-war Orange County centers on the massive El Toro Naval Air Station Reservation and the nearby rural settlement of El Toro. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early layout of the El Toro Cem, the Silverado School, and family landmarks like Serrano Place.
    2 unique versions available
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