1940s Maps of Oak Shores, California

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


Oak Shores, CA maps

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  1. 1941 Map of Bradley
    1941 Map of Bradley
    1941 Bradley
    1941 Print · USGS
    Coastal California ranching and rail life are recorded here during the early years of the war. Genealogists and local historians can locate early homesteads and schoolhouses like Hames School or trace the Southern Pacific Coast Line through Bradley.

  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 Bradley, 1957 Print
    1948 Map of Bradley, 1957 Print
    1948 Bradley
    1957 Print · USGS
    Monterey and San Luis Obispo counties come together in the late 1940s as military expansion meets traditional ranching along the Salinas River. Genealogists and historians can trace the transition from rural holdings like Branch Ranch to the borders of Camp Roberts and the Hunter Liggett Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1949 Map of Tierra Redonda Mountain, 1952 Print
    1949 Map of Tierra Redonda Mountain, 1952 Print
    1949 Tierra Redonda Mountain
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Central Coast ranges of Monterey and San Luis Obispo counties are shown here just after the war, dominated by the Hunter Liggett Military Reservation. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Branch Ranch, the settlement of Pleyto, and the local Cem near the river.
    4 unique versions available

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