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1940s Maps of Tracy, California

Explore 4 historic maps of Tracy from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Tracy's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, 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 Tracy's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Tracy, CA maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Carbona
    1942 Map of Carbona
    1942 Carbona
    1942 Print · USGS
    The rail-and-river landscape of the San Joaquin Valley is captured here just as Tracy was expanding into a regional hub. Genealogists and historians can trace the rural school system through New Jerusalem School and find local landmarks like the Brichetto Tomb and Buckeye Mines.
  4. 1942 Map of Altamont, 1964 Print
    1942 Map of Altamont, 1964 Print
    1942 Altamont
    1964 Print · USGS
    Eastern Alameda County at the start of the war shows a landscape of rail sidings and cattle ranching as the valley meets the ridges. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations like Mendenhall Ranch, rural landmarks like Green School, and the steep rail route through Altamont.
  7. 1943 Map of Tesla
    1943 Map of Tesla
    1943 Tesla
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Livermore Valley and the rugged Diablo Range are shown during the early 1940s, featuring the critical rail junction at Altamont. Genealogists and historians can locate rural landmarks like the Green School, the Mendenhall Ranch, and the isolated Pointers Homestead.
  10. 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.
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