1940s Maps of Gaviota, California

Explore 4 historic maps of Gaviota 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 Gaviota'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 Gaviota's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Gaviota, CA maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Gaviota
    1942 Map of Gaviota
    1942 Gaviota
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Santa Barbara coast during the early years of the war reveals a narrow corridor of railroad and ranching life between the sea and the mountains. Genealogists and researchers can trace the coastal route through Alcatraz, Tajiguas, and the strategic passage at Gaviota Pass.

  2. 1943 Map of Gaviota
    1943 Map of Gaviota
    1943 Gaviota
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Santa Barbara coastline comes into sharp focus during the early 1940s, showing the narrow coastal shelf before mid-century expansion. Researchers can trace the path of the Southern Pacific railroad through Gaviota and identify historic canyons like Cañada del Capitan.

  3. 1947 Map of Gaviota
    1947 Map of Gaviota
    1947 Gaviota
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Santa Barbara coastline is captured just after the war as the Southern Pacific railway and Highway 101 wind along the Pacific bluffs. Genealogists and historians can trace old coastal settlements and rail sidings like Lento, Tajiguas, and Capitan.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1948 Map of Santa Maria
    1948 Map of Santa Maria
    1948 Santa Maria
    1948 Print · USGS
    Santa Barbara County in the late 1940s reveals a landscape of coastal defense and valley agriculture. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of Camp Cooke Military Reservation or locate rural landmarks like Honda School and Betteravia.
    2 unique versions available

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