1950s Maps of Shasta Lake, California

Explore 3 historic maps of Shasta Lake 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 Shasta Lake'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 Shasta Lake's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Shasta Lake, CA maps

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  1. 1956 Map of Shasta Dam, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Shasta Dam, 1958 Print
    1956 Shasta Dam
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Shasta County undergoes a radical transformation as the completion of Shasta Dam reshapes the canyon. Trace the development of Summit City, the infrastructure of Government Camp, and legacy mines like the Uncle Sam Mine.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1957 Map of Project City, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Project City, 1958 Print
    1957 Project City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Shasta County during the late 1950s shows the growth of communities like Project City and Central Valley alongside the rising waters of Shasta Lake. Researchers can locate mid-century landmarks such as the Bass Sch, the Southern Pacific rail line, and the small settlements of Newtown and Pine Grove.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1958 Map of Redding
    1958 Map of Redding
    1958 Redding
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northern California's valley and mountain landscapes are captured in the late fifties, showing the region as new reservoirs reshaped the river systems. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side towns like Cottonwood, the military presence at Red Bluff Air Force Station, and mountain outposts like Weaverville.
    5 unique versions available

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