1950s Maps of Santa Barbara, California
Explore 5 historic maps of Santa Barbara from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Santa Barbara's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, 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 Santa Barbara's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.
Santa Barbara, CA maps
(5)- 1950 Map of Goleta, 1957 Print
1950 Goleta1957 Print · USGSCoastal Santa Barbara County transitions from agricultural ranching to a regional aviation and education hub in the early fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of the University of California campus alongside legacy landmarks like the Goleta Cem and Devereux Ranch.6 unique versions available - 1951 Map of Goleta
1951 Goleta1951 Print · USGSCoastal Santa Barbara County appears here in the early fifties, caught between its deep-rooted ranching history and the rise of modern institutions. Local researchers can trace the early footprint of the University of California and old landmarks like Goleta Cem and Mescalitan Island. - 1952 Map of Santa Barbara, 1953 Print
1952 Santa Barbara1953 Print · USGSSanta Barbara and Montecito are captured in the early fifties as the coastal plain developed below the Santa Ynez Mountains. Genealogists and local historians can trace the campuses of Westmont College, the historic Santa Barbara Mission, and the grounds of the Santa Barbara Cemetery.6 unique versions available - 1955 Map of Los Angeles
1955 Los Angeles1955 Print · USGSThe mid-century transformation of Southern California comes into focus as the urban sprawl of Los Angeles meets the wilderness of the Santa Monica Mountains. Researchers can trace the development of post-war suburbs alongside historic landmarks like the Santa Barbara Lighthouse and early industrial sites such as the Good Luck Mine. - 1959 Map of Los Angeles
1959 Los Angeles1959 Print · USGSCoastal California and the high desert met in a period of booming growth after the war. Researchers can trace early aviation and military history at the Point Mugu Air Missile Test Ctr or locate desert mining sites like the Double Eagle Mine.3 unique versions available
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