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Old Maps of Ripon, California

Explore 33 old maps of Ripon, spanning from 1914 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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  1. 1914 Map of Manteca
    1914 Map of Manteca
    1914 Manteca
    1914 Print · USGS
    San Joaquin County agriculture is in full bloom during the early twentieth century as irrigation transforms the valley floor. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Castle School and Atlanta Church or trace the early paths of the Tidewater Southern Road.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1914 Map of Avena
    1914 Map of Avena
    1914 Avena
    1914 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Valley comes into focus just before World War I as irrigation began to reshape the landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads near Avena and Atlanta or locate rural school sites like Van Allen School and Four Tree School.
  7. 1915 Map of Ripon
    1915 Map of Ripon
    1915 Ripon
    1915 Print · USGS
    Ripon and the San Joaquin Valley river bottoms are captured here during the height of early twentieth-century agricultural development. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Jackson School, the S. P. R. R. (Fresno Line), and the Owl Rod and Gun Club.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1915 Map of Salida
    1915 Map of Salida
    1915 Salida
    1915 Print · USGS
    The fertile plains north of Modesto are captured here just before the First World War, showing a landscape transformed by complex irrigation. Genealogists can locate family homesteads near rural landmarks like Wood Colony School or along the Southern Pacific tracks in Salida.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1941 Map of Modesto West
    1941 Map of Modesto West
    1941 Modesto West
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Central Valley river system is captured here in the early 1940s, showing the complex web of irrigation canals and rural school districts. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Grayson or the Farm Security Administration Camp, and locate landmarks like Shiloh School or Tuolumne City.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1947 Map of San Jose, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of San Jose, 1948 Print
    1947 San Jose
    1948 Print · USGS
    Northern California's heartland is captured here just after the war, showing the rapid growth of the Santa Clara and Central Valleys. Researchers can trace the legacy of rail and water at Castle Air Force Base, Stockton, and the Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct.
  19. 1952 Map of Manteca, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Manteca, 1953 Print
    1952 Manteca
    1953 Print · USGS
    In the early fifties, the San Joaquin Valley landscape around Manteca was a grid of orchards and vineyards tied together by two major rail lines. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprint of the Sugar Refinery, find vanished local school sites like Castle School, and locate family plots at Union Memorial Cemetery.
    6 unique versions available
  22. 1952 Map of Avena, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Avena, 1953 Print
    1952 Avena
    1953 Print · USGS
    San Joaquin County agriculture is in full bloom during the early fifties, showcasing a complex grid of orchards and irrigation. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the paths of three different railroads and locate rural schoolhouses like Four Trees School and the town of Escalon.
    5 unique versions available
  25. 1952 Map of Ripon, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Ripon, 1954 Print
    1952 Ripon
    1954 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin and Stanislaus rivers meet in this early 1950s survey of California's agricultural heartland. Trace irrigation history through the Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct and find family sites at Mapes Ranch or the San Joaquin School.
  28. 1952 Map of Manteca, 1958 Print
    1952 Map of Manteca, 1958 Print
    1952 Manteca
    1958 Print · USGS
    The fertile San Joaquin Valley underwent significant post-war growth as irrigation and railroads connected agricultural hubs in the early fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural school districts like Four Trees School and find industry landmarks such as the Sugar Refinery or the Union Memorial Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1953 Map of Salida, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Salida, 1954 Print
    1953 Salida
    1954 Print · USGS
    Stanislaus County agriculture and early urbanization are captured here just as the post-war boom reached the Central Valley. Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural schoolhouses like Ransom Sch or trace the extensive irrigation works from Lateral No 8 to the Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1956 Map of San Jose
    1956 Map of San Jose
    1956 San Jose
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central California in the mid-fifties reveals the transition from sprawling orchards to growing urban hubs like San Jose and Stockton. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-era landscape of the Mother Lode through Chinese Camp and Tuttletown, or follow the water through the Joaquin River and Calaveras Reservoir.
  37. 1962 Map of San Jose
    1962 Map of San Jose
    1962 San Jose
    1962 Print · USGS
    Central California in the early sixties showcases the expansion of the San Joaquin and Santa Clara valleys. Researchers can trace the rail-to-road transition along the Southern Pacific RR or locate landmarks like Castle USAF Base and Loma Prieta.
    4 unique versions available
  40. 1966 Map of San Jose
    1966 Map of San Jose
    1966 San Jose
    1966 Print · USGS
    Central California in the mid-1960s reveals a landscape of massive irrigation projects and expanding Cold War military footprints. Researchers can trace the rail-and-river network of the San Joaquin Valley or locate specialized sites like Castle Air Force Base and the Sharp General Depot (Military).
  43. 1969 Map of Ripon, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Ripon, 1971 Print
    1969 Ripon
    1971 Print · USGS
    The fertile San Joaquin Valley floor comes to life in the late sixties as the Stanislaus River snakes through a landscape of family ranches and orchards. Genealogists and historians can trace property lines and water features from Ripon down to Mapes Ranch and the San Joaquin Sch.
    6 unique versions available
  46. 1969 Map of Salida, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Salida, 1972 Print
    1969 Salida
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Stanislaus River valley in the late sixties reveals a landscape balancing vast orchards with the rising institutional and suburban footprint of Modesto and Salida. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Modesto State Hospital, the route of the Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct, and numerous local landmarks like Woodcolony Cem.
    4 unique versions available
  49. 1989 Map of Stockton
    1989 Map of Stockton
    1989 Stockton
    1989 Print · USGS
    During the late 1980s, the California Delta and San Joaquin Valley saw a massive convergence of water infrastructure and military logistics. Researchers can trace the sprawling Lawrence Livermore Laboratory (Univ of Calif) and Sharpe Army Depot alongside the complex waterways of Union Island and Victoria Island.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 2012 Map of Ripon, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Ripon, 2012 Print
    2012 Ripon
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Ripon, including San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, and other nearby areas
  55. 2012 Map of Avena, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Avena, 2012 Print
    2012 Avena
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Ripon, including Escalon, Simms, and other nearby areas
  58. 2012 Map of Salida, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Salida, 2012 Print
    2012 Salida
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Ripon, including Modesto, Standiford, and other nearby areas
  61. 2012 Map of Manteca, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Manteca, 2012 Print
    2012 Manteca
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Ripon, including Manteca, Five Corners, and other nearby areas
  64. 2015 Map of Avena, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Avena, 2015 Print
    2015 Avena
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Ripon, including Escalon, Simms, and other nearby areas
  67. 2015 Map of Manteca, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Manteca, 2015 Print
    2015 Manteca
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Ripon, including Manteca, Five Corners, and other nearby areas
  70. 2015 Map of Ripon, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Ripon, 2015 Print
    2015 Ripon
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Ripon, including San Joaquin County, Stanislaus County, and other nearby areas
  73. 2015 Map of Salida, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Salida, 2015 Print
    2015 Salida
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Ripon, including Modesto, Standiford, and other nearby areas
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