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1950s Maps of Solano County, California

Explore 47 historic maps of Solano 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 Solano 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.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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Start exploring Solano County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Solano County, CA maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Fairfield
    1950 Map of Fairfield
    1950 Fairfield
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Fairfield and Suisun City sit at the edge of a massive marshland network just before suburban expansion transformed the North Bay. Researchers can trace the era's hunting club culture and rail history at State Game Refuge, Armijo HS, and Sacramento Northern rail stops.
  4. 1950 Map of Benicia, 1956 Print
    1950 Map of Benicia, 1956 Print
    1950 Benicia
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Carquinez Strait bustles with industrial and maritime activity in the years following the war, from the refinery at Oleum to the rail hubs of Martinez. Genealogists and historians can trace old neighborhoods like Valona, find the Carquinez Cemetery, or locate the California Maritime Academy.
  7. 1951 Map of Petaluma Point
    1951 Map of Petaluma Point
    1951 Petaluma Point
    1951 Print · USGS
    San Pablo Bay and the Marin shoreline are captured here in the early fifties, detailing the transition from tidal marsh to inland hills. Trace the path of the Northwestern Pacific railroad past Rose or explore the historic site at China Camp.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1951 Map of Antioch
    1951 Map of Antioch
    1951 Antioch
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento Delta comes alive in the early fifties as industrial growth meets a complex world of sloughs and islands. Trace family ties to Birds Landing, the Grizzly Island Ferry, or the sprawling grounds of Camp Stoneman.
  13. 1951 Map of Mare Island
    1951 Map of Mare Island
    1951 Mare Island
    1951 Print · USGS
    The industrial and naval might of the East Bay is on full display in the early fifties, centering on the massive Mare Island Naval Reservation. Trace the growth of Vallejo and the waterfront towns of Rodeo and Hercules along the Southern Pacific rail line.
  16. 1951 Map of Port Chicago
    1951 Map of Port Chicago
    1951 Port Chicago
    1951 Print · USGS
    In the early fifties, the industrial shoreline of Suisun Bay was defined by massive naval installations and oil refineries. Trace the rail-and-water economy through the Port Chicago Naval Reservation, the town of Clyde, and the Avon (Associated PO) refinery.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1951 Map of Cuttings Wharf
    1951 Map of Cuttings Wharf
    1951 Cuttings Wharf
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Napa River delta and San Pablo Bay marshes come to life in this early 1950s survey of the California waterfront. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Cuttings Wharf and Dutton Landing, or locate the Lachman Club among the sloughs.
  22. 1951 Map of Capell Valley, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Capell Valley, 1952 Print
    1951 Capell Valley
    1952 Print · USGS
    Napa County's upland canyons and ranching valleys are captured here during the early fifties, showing a rural landscape before modern development. Genealogists and historians can locate family landmarks like Munson Ranch, the Wooden Valley School, and the settlement at Moskowite.
    5 unique versions available
  25. 1951 Map of Mt. Vaca, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Mt. Vaca, 1952 Print
    1951 Mt. Vaca
    1952 Print · USGS
    Solano County rangelands and the steep ridges of the Vaca Mountains appear here as they were in the early fifties. Local historians and genealogists can trace family holdings like Pioneer Ranch or find the former site of the Rhine School (Abandoned) along Alamo Creek.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1951 Map of Sears Point, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Sears Point, 1952 Print
    1951 Sears Point
    1952 Print · USGS
    The northern edge of San Pablo Bay comes alive in the early fifties, showing a landscape of tidal sloughs and rail junctions. Genealogists and historians can trace the tracks of the Southern Pacific to settlements like Schellville, Wingo, and the Tule Vista School.
    5 unique versions available
  31. 1951 Map of Cordelia, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Cordelia, 1952 Print
    1951 Cordelia
    1952 Print · USGS
    North of Vallejo in the early fifties, this area shows a landscape of developing neighborhoods and heavy industry. Genealogists and historians can locate the Permanente Foundation Hospital, the St John Mine, and the rail junction at Cordelia.
    9 unique versions available
  34. 1951 Map of Fairfield North, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Fairfield North, 1952 Print
    1951 Fairfield North
    1952 Print · USGS
    Northern Solano County in the early fifties shows a landscape of mountain ridges and valley farms. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and landmarks like the Pena House, Mankas Corner, and Suisun School.
    7 unique versions available
  37. 1951 Map of Mt. George, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Mt. George, 1952 Print
    1951 Mt. George
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Napa and Solano county highlands are captured here in the early fifties, a landscape defined by vital water reservoirs and rural estate development. Local historians can trace family-named landmarks like Chimiles Farm Center and Mt George Union Sch alongside the early fairways of the Green Valley Golf Club.
    5 unique versions available
  40. 1951 Map of Mt. Vaca, 1959 Print
    1951 Map of Mt. Vaca, 1959 Print
    1951 Mt. Vaca
    1959 Print · USGS
    Northern California's agricultural valleys and ridges are captured here in the early fifties. Researchers can trace rural life through landmarks like Peña House, Mankas Corner, and schools such as Gordon Valley School.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1952 Map of Benicia
    1952 Map of Benicia
    1952 Benicia
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Carquinez Strait corridor was a bustling industrial and maritime hub in the early fifties, bridging Solano and Contra Costa counties. Researchers can trace the waterfront rail lines of the Southern Pacific and locate landmarks like the California Maritime Academy and Nevada Dock.
  46. 1952 Map of Dixon, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Dixon, 1953 Print
    1952 Dixon
    1953 Print · USGS
    Dixon and its surrounding ranchlands are captured here during a period of steady mid-century growth along the rail lines. Researchers can trace the layout of the County Fairgrounds, locate the Tremont School, and identify old rail stops like Sucro and Batavia.
    12 unique versions available
  49. 1952 Map of Merritt, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Merritt, 1953 Print
    1952 Merritt
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Yolo County plains come alive in the early 1950s, showing the early campus of the University of California College of Agriculture. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Southern Pacific through Merritt or locate mid-century landmarks like the Drive-in Theatre.
    6 unique versions available
  52. 1952 Map of Saxon, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Saxon, 1953 Print
    1952 Saxon
    1953 Print · USGS
    Solano and Yolo counties are captured here in the early fifties, showing a landscape of established ranching and strategic water management. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named lands like Bulkley Ranch and find the historic Tremont Cem near the Sacramento Northern line.
    5 unique versions available
  55. 1952 Map of Liberty Island, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Liberty Island, 1953 Print
    1952 Liberty Island
    1953 Print · USGS
    The California Delta's reclaimed marshlands are shown here in the early fifties, just as the region's hydraulic systems and gas exploration were maturing. Researchers can trace the levee-protected agricultural tracts of Liberty Island and find local landmarks like Liberty Farms and the Swing Bridge.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1952 Map of Isleton, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Isleton, 1953 Print
    1952 Isleton
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento Delta is captured in the early fifties as a landscape of levees, islands, and riverfront towns. Genealogists and historians can trace Isleton, the historic town of Locke, and local landmarks like Ryer Island Sch and Howard Landing.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1952 Map of Dozier, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Dozier, 1953 Print
    1952 Dozier
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Solano County wetlands and plains in the early fifties show a landscape of drainage cuts and rail-side settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the Maine Prairie (Site) and stops along the Sacramento Northern like Dozier.
    5 unique versions available
  64. 1952 Map of Davis, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Davis, 1953 Print
    1952 Davis
    1953 Print · USGS
    Davis and the University of California campus are centered in this mid-century survey of the Yolo County agricultural corridor. Researchers can trace the early footprint of the College of Agriculture, the Southern Pacific rail line, and the rural site of Swingle.
    8 unique versions available
  67. 1952 Map of Courtland, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Courtland, 1953 Print
    1952 Courtland
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento Delta in the early fifties shows a landscape of engineered waterways and island farming communities. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of riverfront towns like Courtland and Locke or follow the Southern Pacific rail line.
    6 unique versions available
  70. 1952 Map of Jersey Island, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Jersey Island, 1954 Print
    1952 Jersey Island
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta at mid-century is captured here as a sprawling network of leveed islands and tidal sloughs. Genealogists and historians can trace the early roads of Bethel Island or locate the Mayberry Slough Facility Military Reservation and the ferry crossing at Fishermans Cut.
    3 unique versions available
  73. 1952 Map of Courtland, 1959 Print
    1952 Map of Courtland, 1959 Print
    1952 Courtland
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento Delta comes alive in the early fifties, showing a landscape defined by river commerce and sprawling ranch holdings. Family researchers can locate Tremont Cem, Liberty Sch, and long-established properties like Glide Ranch and Maxwell Ranch.
    3 unique versions available
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