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1940s Maps of Sierra County, California

Explore 8 historic maps of Sierra County 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 Sierra County'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 Sierra County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Sierra County, CA maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Truckee
    1940 Map of Truckee
    1940 Truckee
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Sierra County, including Reno, Truckee, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1948 Map of Nevada City, 1953 Print
    1948 Map of Nevada City, 1953 Print
    1948 Nevada City
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Sierra County, including Nevada City, Celestial Valley, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1948 Map of Mooreville Ridge, 1953 Print
    1948 Map of Mooreville Ridge, 1953 Print
    1948 Mooreville Ridge
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Sierra County, including Woodleaf, Nelsons Crossing, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1948 Map of American House, 1956 Print
    1948 Map of American House, 1956 Print
    1948 American House
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Sierra County, including Butte County, Yuba County, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1948 Map of Camptonville, 1956 Print
    1948 Map of Camptonville, 1956 Print
    1948 Camptonville
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Sierra County, including Celestial Valley, Camptonville, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1948 Map of Strawberry Valley, 1957 Print
    1948 Map of Strawberry Valley, 1957 Print
    1948 Strawberry Valley
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Sierra County, including Strawberry Valley, Eagleville, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1949 Map of Pike, 1960 Print
    1949 Map of Pike, 1960 Print
    1949 Pike
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Sierra County, including Nelson Mill, Cruzonville, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1949 Map of Alleghany, 1961 Print
    1949 Map of Alleghany, 1961 Print
    1949 Alleghany
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Sierra County, including Christmas Tree Ranches, Alleghany, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available
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