1950s Maps of Idria, California

Explore 4 historic maps of Idria 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 Idria'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 Idria's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Idria, CA maps

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  1. 1955 Map of Santa Cruz
    1955 Map of Santa Cruz
    1955 Santa Cruz
    1955 Print · USGS
    Coastal Monterey Bay and the fertile Salinas Valley are captured here during the post-war expansion of the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the era's rail-and-road network via the Southern Pacific lines and find landmarks like Fort Ord or the Lonoak School.

  2. 1956 Map of New Idria
    1956 Map of New Idria
    1956 New Idria
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Diablo Range's remote mining country is captured here in the mid-fifties, centered on the settlement of New Idria. Genealogists and historians can trace the industrial footprint of the San Carlos Mine, Alpine Mine, and the Jade Mill.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1957 Map of Santa Cruz
    1957 Map of Santa Cruz
    1957 Santa Cruz
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central California comes into sharp focus during the late fifties, from the fog-swept Monterey Bay to the sun-drenched San Joaquin Valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the mid-century footprints of Fort Ord Military Reservation, the Southern Pacific line, and the historic streets of San Juan Bautista.

  4. 1958 Map of Santa Cruz
    1958 Map of Santa Cruz
    1958 Santa Cruz
    1958 Print · USGS
    Coastal California and the central valleys are shown during the mid-fifties, capturing a landscape of massive military reserves and vital rail arteries. Genealogists and historians can trace the Southern Pacific line through Salinas or explore the early footprints of the Fort Ord Military Reservation and San Juan Bautista.
    2 unique versions available

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