1950s Maps of Cathedral City, California

Explore 7 historic maps of Cathedral City 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 Cathedral City'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 Cathedral City's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Cathedral City, CA maps

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  1. 1955 Map of Desert Hot Springs, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Desert Hot Springs, 1956 Print
    1955 Desert Hot Springs
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Coachella Valley comes into focus in the mid-1950s as Desert Hot Springs expands alongside the Southern Pacific rail line. Trace family landmarks like Lost Heads Ranch and Lazy C Ranch or the path of the Colorado River Aqueduct.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 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.

  3. 1957 Map of Palm Springs, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Palm Springs, 1960 Print
    1957 Palm Springs
    1960 Print · USGS
    Palm Springs and the San Jacinto peaks are captured here in the late fifties, showing the desert resort's mid-century expansion. Researchers can locate established landmarks like the White Water PO, trace old mountain retreats at Laws Camp, and see early desert schools like Coffman Sch.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1958 Map of Seven Palms Valley, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Seven Palms Valley, 1959 Print
    1958 Seven Palms Valley
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Coachella Valley was transforming into a destination for ranching and geothermal health in the late fifties. You can locate early local landmarks like Two Bunch Palms and Miracle Hill alongside the path of the Colorado River Aqueduct.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 1958 Map of Cathedral City, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Cathedral City, 1960 Print
    1958 Cathedral City
    1960 Print · USGS
    The mid-century Coachella Valley emerges in this survey as leisure culture begins to reshape the desert landscape alongside the Southern Pacific tracks. Genealogists can locate old landmarks like Palm Springs Dist Cem, the Palm Valley School, and the early layout of Cathedral City.
    8 unique versions available

  6. 1958 Map of Thousand Palms, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Thousand Palms, 1960 Print
    1958 Thousand Palms
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Coachella Valley was rapidly transforming in the late fifties as ranch life met modern resort culture. You can trace the lineage of early desert settlements like Edom and Miracle Hill, or locate family-named landmarks like Chuckwalla Ranch and Macomber Palms.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 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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