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1950s Maps of Santa Clara County, California

Explore 43 historic maps of Santa Clara County 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 Clara County'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.
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Start exploring Santa Clara County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Santa Clara County, CA maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Santa Teresa Hills, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Santa Teresa Hills, 1954 Print
    1953 Santa Teresa Hills
    1954 Print · USGS
    Santa Clara County during the early 1950s reveals a transition from mercury mining to valley reservoir development. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of New Almaden through English Town, Hidalgo Cemetery, and several named family ranches.
    6 unique versions available
  4. 1953 Map of San Jose West, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of San Jose West, 1955 Print
    1953 San Jose West
    1955 Print · USGS
    Santa Clara and San Jose are shown during a period of significant growth in the early fifties, as residential tracts began to replace valley orchards. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Santa Clara Cemetery, the Winchester Mystery House, and San Jose State College.
  7. 1953 Map of Calaveras Reservoir, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Calaveras Reservoir, 1955 Print
    1953 Calaveras Reservoir
    1955 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the Diablo Range meet the growing Santa Clara Valley in the early fifties, showing the region before modern development. Genealogists can trace family lands in Berryessa or locate rural landmarks like the Air Point Sch and the San Jose Country Club.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1953 Map of Palo Alto, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Palo Alto, 1955 Print
    1953 Palo Alto
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century development spreads across the San Francisco Peninsula in the 1950s, bridging the gap between historic ranchos and suburban growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of Stanford University, locate old neighborhood schools like Selby Lane Sch, or follow the Southern Pacific rail line.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1953 Map of Milpitas, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Milpitas, 1955 Print
    1953 Milpitas
    1955 Print · USGS
    The South Bay marshlands and emerging suburban corridors of the early fifties are captured here before major development took hold. Researchers can trace the layout of Agnew State Hospital, the isolated rail stop at Drawbridge, and the historic Mission Santa Clara de Asis site.
  16. 1953 Map of Mountain View, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Mountain View, 1955 Print
    1953 Mountain View
    1955 Print · USGS
    The South Bay shoreline and Peninsula communities are captured in the early fifties during a period of massive post-war growth. Researchers can trace the development of Mountain View and the expansive Moffett Field Naval Air Station alongside local landmarks like Castro City and Cooley Landing.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1953 Map of San Jose East, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of San Jose East, 1955 Print
    1953 San Jose East
    1955 Print · USGS
    San Jose and its surrounding foothills show a blend of post-war suburban growth and deep-rooted agriculture in the early fifties. Genealogists can locate family names at Oak Hill Memorial Park and trace legacy sites like the New North Almaden Mine or Pala School.
  22. 1953 Map of Los Gatos, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Los Gatos, 1955 Print
    1953 Los Gatos
    1955 Print · USGS
    Los Gatos and the surrounding Santa Cruz Mountains are shown here in the mid-fifties as new reservoirs began to reshape the local geography. Researchers can trace the legacy of mountain settlements like Holy City, locate the Wrights site, and find historic mining operations at the Senator Mine.
    8 unique versions available
  25. 1953 Map of Cupertino, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Cupertino, 1955 Print
    1953 Cupertino
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Santa Clara Valley is seen here in the early fifties, still balanced between its agricultural roots and industrial growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of Loyola Corners, the historic Madronia Cem, and the massive Permanente Cement Plant.
  28. 1953 Map of San Jose, 1959 Print
    1953 Map of San Jose, 1959 Print
    1953 San Jose
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Santa Clara Valley comes alive in the mid-1950s, showing the transition from agricultural ranch lands to a growing suburban and industrial hub. Researchers can trace ancestral locations near Agnew State Hospital, the original village of Alviso, or the early campus of San Jose State College.
  31. 1954 Map of Three Sisters, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Three Sisters, 1956 Print
    1954 Three Sisters
    1956 Print · USGS
    San Benito and Santa Clara counties meet along the rugged ridgelines of the Diablo Range in the mid-1950s. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy landholdings and rural landmarks like the Fairview Sch, Hawkins Ranch, and Rancho Las Cimas.
    5 unique versions available
  34. 1955 Map of San Francisco
    1955 Map of San Francisco
    1955 San Francisco
    1955 Print · USGS
    The San Francisco Bay Area and central coast are captured during the postwar boom as suburbs and infrastructure expanded rapidly. Trace the development of local communities and military installations like the Presidio and Fort Mason, or follow the Southern Pacific rail lines.
  37. 1955 Map of Santa Cruz
    1955 Map of Santa Cruz
    1955 Santa Cruz
    1955 Print · USGS
    Coastal Monterey Bay and the fertile Salinas Valley are captured here during the post-war expansion of the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the era's rail-and-road network via the Southern Pacific lines and find landmarks like Fort Ord or the Lonoak School.
  40. 1955 Map of Chittenden, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Chittenden, 1956 Print
    1955 Chittenden
    1956 Print · USGS
    The junction of Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, and San Benito counties comes alive in this mid-fifties study of the Pajaro River corridor. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific rail line through Pajaro Gap to find early settlements like Sargent and Chittenden.
    10 unique versions available
  43. 1955 Map of Morgan Hill, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Morgan Hill, 1956 Print
    1955 Morgan Hill
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Santa Clara Valley transitions from orchards to early suburban growth in the mid-fifties. Genealogists and historians can locate old district schools like Burnett Sch, the Wm F James Boys Ranch, and the rail stops at Madrone and South Coyote.
    6 unique versions available
  46. 1955 Map of Laurel, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Laurel, 1956 Print
    1955 Laurel
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Santa Cruz Mountains are shown during the mid-fifties, detailing the rugged terrain along the San Andreas Rift Zone. Researchers can trace the path of the Southern Pacific RR (Abandoned) and locate centers of community life like Hester Creek Church and Skyland.
    7 unique versions available
  49. 1955 Map of Mt. Madonna, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Mt. Madonna, 1956 Print
    1955 Mt. Madonna
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Santa Clara Valley and Santa Cruz Mountains meet in this mid-fifties study of growing towns and rugged parklands. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Morgan Hill, the secluded Redwood Retreat, and historic rural landmarks like Machado School.
    6 unique versions available
  52. 1955 Map of Loma Prieta, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Loma Prieta, 1956 Print
    1955 Loma Prieta
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Santa Cruz Mountains in the mid-fifties are captured here as a mix of high-altitude technology and deep canyon settlements. Researchers can find old landmarks like the Eureka Sch (Aband), the Future Farmers of America Camp, and the secluded cabins at Sveadal.
    6 unique versions available
  55. 1955 Map of Watsonville East, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Watsonville East, 1956 Print
    1955 Watsonville East
    1956 Print · USGS
    The fertile Pajaro Valley and southern Santa Cruz Mountains are seen here in the mid-fifties, centered on a vital agricultural and rail corridor. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites near Johnston Corner, the Pajaro Valley Memorial Park, and the Southern Pacific hub at Watsonville Junction.
    6 unique versions available
  58. 1955 Map of San Felipe, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of San Felipe, 1956 Print
    1955 San Felipe
    1956 Print · USGS
    The San Benito agricultural landscape is captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the rural expanses between the Santa Clara county line and the Hollister Valley. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Hudner and school sites such as Pacheco Sch or Ausaymas Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  61. 1955 Map of Gilroy, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Gilroy, 1956 Print
    1955 Gilroy
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Santa Clara Valley’s orchard and rail corridor are captured here during the mid-fifties, centered on the city of Gilroy. Genealogists and historians can trace early schools like Glen View Sch and San Ysidro Sch, alongside the tracks of the Southern Pacific.
    7 unique versions available
  64. 1955 Map of Mt. Sizer, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Mt. Sizer, 1956 Print
    1955 Mt. Sizer
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Santa Clara hills are shown mid-century, before the full development of the valley. Genealogists and researchers can trace ranching history at Los Huecos Ranch, locate the old Cochrane Bridge, or find the springs at Soda Springs.
    5 unique versions available
  67. 1955 Map of Crevison Peak, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Crevison Peak, 1956 Print
    1955 Crevison Peak
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Diablo Range in the mid-1950s reveals a quiet landscape of high peaks and ranching outposts. Researchers can trace historic homesteads like Fifield Ranch, the operations at Bald Eagle Mine, and the water sources at China Cabin Flat.
    6 unique versions available
  70. 1955 Map of Mustang Peak, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Mustang Peak, 1957 Print
    1955 Mustang Peak
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Diablo Range highlands during the mid-fifties reveal a world of remote cattle ranches and rugged watersheds. Trace the isolation of Gill Ranch, find the high-altitude Landing Strip, and follow the county line across Mustang Peak.
    5 unique versions available
  73. 1955 Map of Mindego Hill, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Mindego Hill, 1957 Print
    1955 Mindego Hill
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Santa Cruz Mountains ridge-top communities are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of old ranches and early state parklands. Researchers can trace historic sites like the Page Mill (Site), Big Dipper Ranch, and several former rural schoolhouses.
    2 unique versions available
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