1940s Maps of Creston, California

Explore 5 historic maps of Creston 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 Creston'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 Creston's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Creston, CA maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Paso Robles
    1943 Map of Paso Robles
    1943 Paso Robles
    1943 Print · USGS
    Mid-century San Luis Obispo County is defined here by the river-and-rail corridor connecting Paso Robles to its rural agricultural outposts during the war years. Genealogists and historians can trace local family landmarks and district hubs like San Miguel Mission, Creston, and the Oak Flat School.

  2. 1947 Map of San Luis Obispo, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of San Luis Obispo, 1948 Print
    1947 San Luis Obispo
    1948 Print · USGS
    Coastal California at the dawn of the Cold War reveals a landscape of massive military reservations and quiet seaside towns. Genealogists and researchers can trace the Southern Pacific rail line, old mining sites like Los Burros Mine, and local landmarks from Point Buchon to the Carrizo Plain.

  3. 1948 Map of San Luis Obispo
    1948 Map of San Luis Obispo
    1948 San Luis Obispo
    1948 Print · USGS
    Central Coast life in the late 1940s is centered on the Southern Pacific rail line and expanding military bases. Genealogists can trace early rural life through Union School and local operations like the Klau Mine or Buena Vista Mine.

  4. 1948 Map of Creston, 1952 Print
    1948 Map of Creston, 1952 Print
    1948 Creston
    1952 Print · USGS
    Creston and the rural San Luis Obispo ranchlands are captured here during the late 1940s as infrastructure began to expand. Family historians can trace early school sites like Geneseo Sch, the local Cem, and small settlements at Linne and Creston.
    5 unique versions available

  5. 1948 Map of Paso Robles, 1955 Print
    1948 Map of Paso Robles, 1955 Print
    1948 Paso Robles
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century San Luis Obispo County comes to life along the Salinas River valley as the region's agricultural and transit networks solidified. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific rail line through Paso Robles and locate vanished landmarks like Bethel School (Aband) and the Old Adobe.
    2 unique versions available

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