1940s Maps of Oceano, California
Explore 3 historic maps of Oceano 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 Oceano'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 Oceano's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.
Oceano, CA maps
(3)- 1942 Map of Arroyo Grande1942 Arroyo Grande1942 Print · USGSThe San Luis Obispo coastline and the fertile Cienega Valley are shown here in the early 1940s, as steam and narrow-gage rails still shaped the local economy. Genealogists can locate vanished schools like Belleview Sch and trace the paths of the Pacific Coast Railway and Southern Pacific Railroad through Oceano and Edna.3 unique versions available
- 1947 Map of San Luis Obispo, 1948 Print1947 San Luis Obispo1948 Print · USGSCoastal 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.
- 1948 Map of San Luis Obispo1948 San Luis Obispo1948 Print · USGSCentral 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.
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