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Old Maps of Stockton, California for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Stockton with 51 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Stockton has changed over the decades.

Stockton, CA maps

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  1. 1894 Map of Lodi
    1894 Map of Lodi
    1894 Lodi
    1894 Print · USGS
    The northern Central Valley and Sierra foothills come alive in the late nineteenth century as railroads reshape the landscape. Local historians can trace early transit hubs like Lodi and Galt alongside rural landmarks like Alabama House and Michigan Bar.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1910 Map of Castle
    1910 Map of Castle
    1910 Castle
    1910 Print · USGS
    The northern San Joaquin Valley was a landscape of transit and territory during the first decade of the twentieth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the exact routes of Cherokee Lane and the legacy of the Campo De Los Franceses land grant.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1910 Map of Headreach
    1910 Map of Headreach
    1910 Headreach
    1910 Print · USGS
    The California Delta's intricate waterway network is revealed in this 1910 survey, showcasing the early landscape of San Joaquin County. Trace the river economy through landings like Terminous and Headreach Landing or the winding paths of Potato Slough and White Slough.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1913 Map of Stockton
    1913 Map of Stockton
    1913 Stockton
    1913 Print · USGS
    The river-port city of Stockton and its surrounding delta tracts come to life in this detailed pre-war survey. Researchers can trace the industrial waterfront and early landings like Crozier's Landing or locate landmarks such as the State Hospital.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1913 Map of Holt
    1913 Map of Holt
    1913 Holt
    1913 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Delta at the height of its reclamation era is captured here, showing the complex lattice of sloughs and leveed tracts. Researchers can locate vanished landings and schools like Blackslough Landing, Eldorado Landing, and Kingston School.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1914 Map of Burnham
    1914 Map of Burnham
    1914 Burnham
    1914 Print · USGS
    Just east of Stockton before the First World War, this region shows a landscape of land grants and growing rail junctions. Genealogists can locate family homesteads near Collegeville, Windsor, or rural schoolhouses like Elmwood School and Chartville School.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1939 Map of Lodi, 1957 Print
    1939 Map of Lodi, 1957 Print
    1939 Lodi
    1957 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Delta during the late 1930s shows a landscape of reclaimed islands and a bustling rail-and-river economy. Genealogists and historians can trace old rural school districts like Ray District Sch and landmarks such as the New Hope Migratory Labor Camp.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1942 Map of Lodi
    1942 Map of Lodi
    1942 Lodi
    1942 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin delta region thrives as a complex network of reclaimed islands and sloughs in the early 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local society through Thornton Migratory Labor Camp, Liberty School, and the busy Mokelumne River landings.
  25. 1947 Map of Sacramento, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Sacramento, 1948 Print
    1947 Sacramento
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento Valley meets the high Sierra during a period of post-war expansion. Trace the historic river delta islands like Grand Island or locate early airfield footprints at McClellan Air Force Base and Mather Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 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.
  31. 1948 Map of Sacramento, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Sacramento, 1951 Print
    1948 Sacramento
    1951 Print · USGS
    Post-war Northern California comes alive in this regional survey, capturing the era of expansion between the Central Valley and the High Sierra. Researchers can trace the rail networks of the Central California Traction and Sacramento Northern RR or locate landmarks like the State Capitol and University of California Davis.
  34. 1952 Map of Holt, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Holt, 1953 Print
    1952 Holt
    1953 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Delta of the early fifties is presented here as a maze of leveed agricultural islands and vital shipping lanes. Genealogists and historians can trace the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe rail corridor past Holt and identify family-named lands like the Drexler Tract.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1952 Map of Terminous, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Terminous, 1953 Print
    1952 Terminous
    1953 Print · USGS
    The California Delta’s intricate water-and-tract system is captured here in the early fifties, showing a landscape shaped by reclaimed land and river transport. Researchers can trace the legacy of delta farming and infrastructure through features like Terminous, the Western Pacific line, and the Venice School.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1952 Map of Stockton East, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Stockton East, 1954 Print
    1952 Stockton East
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Stockton periphery was a hub of rail and air logistics in the early fifties, with military depots and municipal airfields lining the southern edge. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Chartville Sch or trace the small settlements of Burnham and Walthal.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1952 Map of Stockton West, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Stockton West, 1954 Print
    1952 Stockton West
    1954 Print · USGS
    Stockton and its vital inland port are seen here in the early fifties, showing a landscape defined by industry and its river network. Genealogists and historians can locate family plots in the Stockton Rural Cemetery or trace the early development of Fair Oaks and The Homestead.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 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
  49. 1952 Map of Stockton, 1959 Print
    1952 Map of Stockton, 1959 Print
    1952 Stockton
    1959 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Delta during the early fifties shows a thriving river economy and growing urban centers at the heart of the Central Valley. Genealogists can trace rural life through numerous one-room schools like David Bixler School or find industrial roots at the Sugar Refinery and Sharpe General Depot.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1953 Map of Lodi South, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Lodi South, 1955 Print
    1953 Lodi South
    1955 Print · USGS
    San Joaquin County undergoes a post-war transition in the early fifties as Stockton's northern suburbs meet Lodi's agricultural heartland. Researchers can trace the legacy of local schools like Elkhorn Sch and Live Oak School or find industrial markers like the Tom Cannery and MOKELUMNE AQUEDUCT.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 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.
  58. 1956 Map of Sacramento
    1956 Map of Sacramento
    1956 Sacramento
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century California unfolds from the delta to the high Sierra, capturing a landscape of growing valley cities and burgeoning military airbases. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines and river towns from Woodland to Lodi, or explore the foothill settlements of Placerville and Jackson.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1957 Map of Sacramento, 1966 Print
    1957 Map of Sacramento, 1966 Print
    1957 Sacramento
    1966 Print · USGS
    In the mid-twentieth century, the California heartland was a hub of river transport, rail lines, and military airbases. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Gold Country towns like Angels Camp and Sonora or follow the path of the Southern Pacific RR through the growing suburbs of Sacramento.
    4 unique versions available
  64. 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
  67. 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).
  70. 1968 Map of Stockton East, 1969 Print
    1968 Map of Stockton East, 1969 Print
    1968 Stockton East
    1969 Print · USGS
    Stockton and its eastern agricultural fringes are captured here in the late sixties, showing a landscape defined by heavy rail and water engineering. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprint of Sharpe Army Depot and local landmarks like Garden Acres and the Northern California Youth Center.
    4 unique versions available
  73. 1968 Map of Stockton West, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Stockton West, 1970 Print
    1968 Stockton West
    1970 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Stockton emerges as a bustling hub of river commerce and rail traffic at the height of its post-war growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near the Rural Cemetery, the The Homestead settlement, and numerous historic schools like Fairchild Sch.
    3 unique versions available
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