1950s Maps of Santa Ynez, California

Explore 5 historic maps of Santa Ynez 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 Ynez'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 Ynez's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Santa Ynez, CA maps

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  1. 1956 Map of Santa Maria, 1973 Print
    1956 Map of Santa Maria, 1973 Print
    1956 Santa Maria
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Central Coast landscape at the height of the Cold War reveals a mix of aerospace expansion and historic ranching towns. Trace the early footprint of Vandenberg AFB or locate coastal rail stops like Surf and the mission site at La Purisima Mission State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1957 Map of Santa Maria
    1957 Map of Santa Maria
    1957 Santa Maria
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal Santa Barbara County is captured here during the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by military installations and petroleum production. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific rail line and locate rural landmarks like Honda School, Betteravia, and the John Manville Plant.

  3. 1958 Map of Santa Maria
    1958 Map of Santa Maria
    1958 Santa Maria
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Central Coast in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape shaped by military expansion and historic ranching towns. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific railroad through Betteravia and Guadalupe, or explore the early layout of Camp Cooke Military Reservation.

  4. 1959 Map of Santa Ynez, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Santa Ynez, 1960 Print
    1959 Santa Ynez
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Santa Ynez Valley transitioned through a mid-century period of ranching and early aviation as seen in this 1959 survey. Researchers can trace the boundaries of historic land grants and local landmarks like the Juan y Lolita Ranch and Santa Ynez Airport.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1959 Map of Los Olivos, 1962 Print
    1959 Map of Los Olivos, 1962 Print
    1959 Los Olivos
    1962 Print · USGS
    Santa Barbara County’s ranching heartland is captured here in the late fifties, showing the historic missions and land grants of the Santa Ynez Valley. Researchers can trace the layout of early Solvang and Los Olivos or locate family landmarks like Las Cruces Ranch and the Mission Santa Ines Ruins.

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