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1950s Maps of Riverside County, California

Explore 116 historic maps of Riverside County 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 Riverside County'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.
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  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Riverside County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Riverside County, CA maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Prado Dam
    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.
  4. 1950 Map of Parker
    1950 Map of Parker
    1950 Parker
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Lower Colorado River valley in the mid-century shows a landscape defined by massive water projects and tribal lands. Researchers can trace the Colorado River Indian Reservation boundary, the Headgate Rock Dam, and desert mining at the Blue Cloud Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1950 Map of Pechanga
    1950 Map of Pechanga
    1950 Pechanga
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Riverside and San Diego county line in the mid-century is defined by its deep tribal history and gem-mining industry. Genealogists and historians can trace local family landmarks like Pauba Ranch, the San Gabriel Church, and the Pala Chief Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1950 Map of Vidal
    1950 Map of Vidal
    1950 Vidal
    1950 Print · USGS
    In the California desert during the early fifties, the rail and water networks converged at the crossing of the San Bernardino Base Line. Trace the sites of desert mining operations like the Jacklin Mine or visit the remote Vidal Junction and the railroad stop at Grommet.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1950 Map of Temecula
    1950 Map of Temecula
    1950 Temecula
    1950 Print · USGS
    Southern California's inland ranching country is captured here at mid-century, spanning the border of Riverside and San Diego counties. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy holdings like Royal Oak Ranch and find early community markers such as the Vallecitos School and Rainbow.
  16. 1950 Map of Black Star Canyon
    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.
  19. 1951 Map of Big Maria Mts, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Big Maria Mts, 1952 Print
    1951 Big Maria Mts
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Colorado River desert frontier in the early fifties reveals a landscape of high peaks and isolated riverside outposts. Researchers can trace the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad line and locate riverside sites like River Bend Lodge and Hills Ranch.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1951 Map of Blythe, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Blythe, 1952 Print
    1951 Blythe
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Palo Verde Valley thrives as a desert agricultural hub in the early fifties, anchored by the river and the rail. Genealogists can trace the early footprints of Blythe and Ehrenberg, while researchers can follow the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line and the intricate levees of the Colorado River.
    6 unique versions available
  25. 1951 Map of McCoy Wash, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of McCoy Wash, 1952 Print
    1951 McCoy Wash
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Palo Verde Valley was undergoing significant agricultural expansion in the early fifties as desert mesas were reclaimed through complex irrigation. Researchers can trace the original footprint of Mesaville, the Palo Verde High School and Junior College, and the sprawling Blythe Airport.
    6 unique versions available
  28. 1951 Map of Blythe NE, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Blythe NE, 1952 Print
    1951 Blythe NE
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Palo Verde Valley meets the Arizona border at mid-century, where desert agriculture depends entirely on the proximity of the river. Genealogists and researchers can trace the remnants of Fertilla (Ruins), visit the Palo Verde Cemetery, and locate the Palo Verde Intake along the Colorado River.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 1951 Map of Cibola, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Cibola, 1952 Print
    1951 Cibola
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Colorado River borderlands in the early fifties are captured here as agriculture and mining define the local economy. Genealogists and historians can trace the legacy of Cibola, locate the Hart Gold Mine, or identify vanished landmarks like Taylor Ferry (Site).
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1952 Map of Warner Springs
    1952 Map of Warner Springs
    1952 Warner Springs
    1952 Print · USGS
    The high back-country of northern San Diego County is captured here in the early fifties, showing the mountain valleys before modern expansion. Researchers can trace remote settlements and desert outposts like San Ignacio, Combs Camp, and the legendary Warner Springs near the shores of Lake Henshaw.
  37. 1952 Map of Agua Dulce
    1952 Map of Agua Dulce
    1952 Agua Dulce
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Coachella Valley and Santa Rosa Mountains are depicted here in the early fifties as desert travel and local industry expanded. Researchers can trace historic routes like the Truckhaven Trail and locate early landmarks such as the Flemming Saw Mill or Oasis Sch.
  40. 1952 Map of Mule Wash, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Mule Wash, 1953 Print
    1952 Mule Wash
    1953 Print · USGS
    The desert borderlands between California and Arizona come alive in this mid-century survey of the river and range. Researchers can trace the winding Colorado River and remote access points like Cibola Road and the Landing Strip.
  43. 1952 Map of Midland, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Midland, 1953 Print
    1952 Midland
    1953 Print · USGS
    Riverside County's desert mining industry is at its height in the early fifties, centered on the company town of Midland. Historians and genealogists can trace the rail-and-mine network through the Eagle Nest Mines, Styx station, and the Black Jack Tunnel.
    4 unique versions available
  46. 1952 Map of Mc Coy Spring, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Mc Coy Spring, 1953 Print
    1952 Mc Coy Spring
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Riverside County desert comes into focus during the early fifties, showing the vital watering holes of the Chuckwalla Valley. Researchers can trace the locations of Hopkins Well, the Roosevelt Mine, and the high ridges of the Mc Coy Mountains.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1952 Map of Sidewinder Well, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Sidewinder Well, 1953 Print
    1952 Sidewinder Well
    1953 Print · USGS
    Riverside County’s desert interior was a landscape of mining and infrastructure during the early fifties. Researchers can trace the routes of Corn Springs Road and locate remote operations like Aztec Mines or the essential Sidewinder Well.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1952 Map of Palen Mountains, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Palen Mountains, 1953 Print
    1952 Palen Mountains
    1953 Print · USGS
    Riverside County’s high desert interior is shown here in the early fifties, centering on the remote corridor between the Granite Mountains and the valley floor. Researchers can trace infrastructure and early settlements like the Colorado River Aqueduct and Circle E Ranch.
    4 unique versions available
  55. 1952 Map of Palo Verde, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Palo Verde, 1953 Print
    1952 Palo Verde
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Palo Verde Valley on the California-Arizona border reveals an intricate mid-century irrigation network as farming expanded. Trace the footprints of Rannells (Site) and Taylor Ferry (Site) along the banks of the Colorado River.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1952 Map of Ripley, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Ripley, 1953 Print
    1952 Ripley
    1953 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Riverside County irrigation is captured here as a sprawling network of desert canals and rail lines. Trace the development of Ripley and Nicholls Warm Springs alongside landmarks like the Neighbors Community Farm Center and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railway.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1953 Map of San Bernardino
    1953 Map of San Bernardino
    1953 San Bernardino
    1953 Print · USGS
    Southern California underwent massive post-war growth as suburban sprawl reached the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-road roots of the Inland Empire through the Union Pacific RR and Lake Arrowhead resorts.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1953 Map of Elsinore
    1953 Map of Elsinore
    1953 Elsinore
    1953 Print · USGS
    Riverside County in the early fifties shows a landscape of mining, rail, and lakeside growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of Elsinore and Lakeland Village, locate the Good Hope Mine, or follow the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe through Durant Siding.
    9 unique versions available
  67. 1953 Map of Winchester, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Winchester, 1954 Print
    1953 Winchester
    1954 Print · USGS
    Winchester and the surrounding San Jacinto Valley are shown in the early 1950s as the regional infrastructure began to modernize. Researchers can trace the path of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad or locate landmarks like Ryan Field and the local Cem.
    7 unique versions available
  70. 1953 Map of Beaumont, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Beaumont, 1954 Print
    1953 Beaumont
    1954 Print · USGS
    The San Gorgonio Pass area thrived in the early fifties as a vital transportation and agricultural hub between the peaks. Researchers can trace the mid-century layout of Beaumont and Banning, locating local landmarks like Sunnyslope Cemetery, the Southern Pacific rail line, and St Boniface School.
    10 unique versions available
  73. 1953 Map of Palo Verde Mountains, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Palo Verde Mountains, 1954 Print
    1953 Palo Verde Mountains
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Colorado Desert during the early 1950s reveals a landscape of volcanic peaks and historic travel corridors. You can trace the route of the Butterfield Stage Line, find the Geode Beds, and locate isolated prospects near Palo Verde Peak.
    5 unique versions available
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