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1940s Maps of Surf, California

Explore 5 historic maps of Surf 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 Surf'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 Surf's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Surf, CA maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Point Arguello
    1942 Map of Point Arguello
    1942 Point Arguello
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Santa Barbara coast during the early years of the war reveals a landscape of rugged canyons and vital rail connections. Researchers can trace the early ranching and school districts at Artesia Sch and Lynden Sch, or explore coastal operations at Lompoc Landing.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1942 Map of Guadalupe
    1942 Map of Guadalupe
    1942 Guadalupe
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Central Coast during the early war years reveals a landscape of coastal rail stations and ranching canyons along the Santa Barbara shore. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific line through Surf and Honda to find vanished spurs and schools like Lynden Sch.
  7. 1947 Map of Surf, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Surf, 1948 Print
    1947 Surf
    1948 Print · USGS
    Coastal Santa Barbara County is captured here just after the war as the military and railroad reshape the landscape. Local historians can trace the massive Camp Cooke facility, the coastal rails at Surf, and the historic Mission Purisima.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1947 Map of Point Arguello, 1956 Print
    1947 Map of Point Arguello, 1956 Print
    1947 Point Arguello
    1956 Print · USGS
    Coastal Santa Barbara County appears here during the height of the mid-century military era. Genealogists and historians can trace the vast layout of Camp Cooke, the path of the Southern Pacific railroad, and the site of Mission La Purisima.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 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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