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1950s Maps of Indio, California

Explore 9 historic maps of Indio 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 Indio'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 Indio's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Indio, CA maps

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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 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
  10. 1958 Map of Lost Horse Mtn, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Lost Horse Mtn, 1959 Print
    1958 Lost Horse Mtn
    1959 Print · USGS
    Riverside County's high desert landscape is documented here in the late fifties, showcasing the transition from active mining to national monument management. Researchers can trace historic extraction sites like the Lost Horse Mine and critical desert water sources such as Pinyon Well (Site) and Stirrup Tank.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1958 Map of Myoma, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Myoma, 1959 Print
    1958 Myoma
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Coachella Valley was still a land of palm oases and isolated ranches in the late fifties. You can trace the early desert settlement at Myoma and locate historic water sources like the Thousand Palms Oasis, Chase School, and Chuckwalla Ranch.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 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
  19. 1959 Map of La Quinta, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of La Quinta, 1960 Print
    1959 La Quinta
    1960 Print · USGS
    Palm Desert and the surrounding Coachella Valley are captured here during a period of rapid mid-century growth. Researchers can trace the early layouts of Indian Wells and La Quinta alongside landmarks like the Coachella Canal and Point Happy.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1959 Map of Palm Desert, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Palm Desert, 1961 Print
    1959 Palm Desert
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Coachella Valley was rapidly evolving in the late fifties as desert resorts expanded toward the high peaks. Genealogists and historians can locate early landmarks like Shumway Ranch, the Asbestos Mine, and the Indian Village Site.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 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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