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1950s Maps of Coachella, Coachella

Explore 5 historic maps of Coachella 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 Coachella'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 Coachella's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

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  1. 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.
  4. 1956 Map of Indio, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Indio, 1957 Print
    1956 Indio
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Coachella Valley in the mid-fifties reveals an intensive desert irrigation landscape anchored by the Southern Pacific railroad. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Indio through locations like the County Fairground and Coachella Valley Cemetery.
    5 unique versions available
  7. 1956 Map of Thermal Canyon, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Thermal Canyon, 1957 Print
    1956 Thermal Canyon
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Riverside County desert comes into focus during the mid-fifties as irrigation and water management began reshaping the arid terrain. Genealogists and researchers can trace the path of the Coachella Canal, find the Yellow Agit 1 industrial site, and locate family landmarks near Thermal Canyon.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1956 Map of Coachella, 1961 Print
    1956 Map of Coachella, 1961 Print
    1956 Coachella
    1961 Print · USGS
    The lower Coachella Valley thrived as a mid-century agricultural powerhouse before the modern resort era fully took hold. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local communities through landmarks like the Coachella Valley Cem, the Thermal Airport, and the Early Indian Fish Traps Petroglyphs.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 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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