1950s Maps of Upper State, Santa Barbara
Explore 3 historic maps of Upper State 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 Upper State'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 Upper State's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.
Upper State, Santa Barbara maps
(3)- 1952 Map of Santa Barbara, 1953 Print1952 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 Angeles1955 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 Angeles1959 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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