1940s Maps of Paso Robles, California

Explore 7 historic maps of Paso Robles 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 Paso Robles'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 Paso Robles's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Paso Robles, 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 Templeton, 1952 Print
    1948 Map of Templeton, 1952 Print
    1948 Templeton
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Salinas River valley was a busy agricultural corridor in the late 1940s, anchored by the rail line and the growing community of Templeton. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Poultry Farms, the Eureka Sch, and the Templeton Cem.
    6 unique versions available

  5. 1948 Map of Estrella, 1952 Print
    1948 Map of Estrella, 1952 Print
    1948 Estrella
    1952 Print · USGS
    San Luis Obispo County during the late 1940s is captured here as a landscape of deep canyons and isolated ranching outposts. Researchers can locate vanished rural schoolhouses like Union Sch and early aviation sites including the Paso Robles-San Luis Obispo County Airport.
    7 unique versions available

  6. 1948 Map of Paso Robles, 1952 Print
    1948 Map of Paso Robles, 1952 Print
    1948 Paso Robles
    1952 Print · USGS
    Upper San Luis Obispo County comes to life in the late 1940s as a hub of rail travel and agriculture. Genealogists can trace family names and landmarks like the San Miguel Mission, the Old Adobe, and the State School For Boys.
    7 unique versions available

  7. 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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