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1950s Maps of Blythe, California

Explore 8 historic maps of Blythe 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 Blythe's landscape evolved across the 1950s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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

Blythe, CA maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 1954 Map of Salton Sea
    1954 Map of Salton Sea
    1954 Salton Sea
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Colorado River and Imperial Valley desert frontiers are captured here in the 1950s. Trace the irrigation networks of Calipatria and mining sites like Eagle Mountain Mine.
  19. 1955 Map of Salton Sea
    1955 Map of Salton Sea
    1955 Salton Sea
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Colorado River and Imperial Valley desert basins appear here during the mid-fifties, revealing a landscape of remote mines and agricultural irrigation. Genealogists and researchers can trace locations like the Parker Alien Reception Center Unit No 1, Blythe, and the Kane Springs School.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1959 Map of Salton Sea, 1968 Print
    1959 Map of Salton Sea, 1968 Print
    1959 Salton Sea
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Colorado River and Salton Sea basin are shown here during a decade of intense military and agricultural activity. Trace family roots in Blythe or Niland, and locate historical mining operations like the Eagle Mountain Mine and Red Cloud Mine.
    4 unique versions available
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