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1940s Maps of Corona, California

Explore 10 historic maps of Corona 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 Corona'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 Corona's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Corona, CA maps

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  1. 1941 Map of Prado
    1941 Map of Prado
    1941 Prado
    1941 Print · USGS
    Southern California's inland corridor is captured here in the 1930s, showing the river valley before the dam changed the landscape forever. Trace the old routes of the Union Pacific through Prado and locate local landmarks like the Pellissier Ranch.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1942 Map of Corona and Vicinity
    1942 Map of Corona and Vicinity
    1942 Corona and Vicinity
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Riverside County citrus belt thrives in the early 1940s, showing a landscape defined by orchards and early suburban expansion. Researchers can trace the development of Norco around the Norconian Club or locate regional landmarks like La Sierra College.
  7. 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
  10. 1942 Map of Riverside, 1959 Print
    1942 Map of Riverside, 1959 Print
    1942 Riverside
    1959 Print · USGS
    During the early years of the war, the Riverside area balanced its citrus heritage with major military and water projects. Researchers can trace the layout of Camp Haan, family ranchlands like Lawless Ranch, and the Cajalco Tin Mine.
    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. 1943 Map of Riverside
    1943 Map of Riverside
    1943 Riverside
    1943 Print · USGS
    Riverside and its surrounding ranches are captured here during the Second World War as the region transformed into a major military and citrus hub. Researchers can trace family ranch boundaries like Wagonwheel Ranch or locate institutional landmarks like the Sherman Institute and Camp Haan.
  19. 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.
  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 Prado Dam, 1958 Print
    1949 Map of Prado Dam, 1958 Print
    1949 Prado Dam
    1958 Print · USGS
    San Bernardino and Riverside counties meet at the site of the newly completed dam and flood basin in the late 1940s. Trace the footprints of the Cal-Aero Flight Academy, the California Institution for Men, and the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Gardens.
    2 unique versions available
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