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1950s Maps of La Quinta, California

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

La Quinta, 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 Valerie, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Valerie, 1957 Print
    1956 Valerie
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Colorado Desert at the edge of the Salton Sink comes to life in the mid-fifties as agriculture and ancient heritage intersect. Researchers can locate the Early Indian Fish Traps, Martinez Cemetery, and the original site of 100 Palms.
    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 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
  16. 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
  19. 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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