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1950s Maps of Sonoma County, California

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

Sonoma County, CA maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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.
  7. 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.
  10. 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
  13. 1951 Map of Sonoma, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Sonoma, 1952 Print
    1951 Sonoma
    1952 Print · USGS
    Sonoma and its surrounding vineyards and thermal springs are captured in the early fifties, before modern expansion altered the valley floor. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and landmarks like the Vallejo Home State Historical Monument, Mountain Cem, and Vineburg.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1951 Map of Rutherford, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Rutherford, 1952 Print
    1951 Rutherford
    1952 Print · USGS
    Napa Valley during the early fifties reveals a landscape of rural viticulture and mountain mining operations. Local researchers can trace the rail corridor through Rutherford and Oakville or locate historical sites like La Joya Quicksilver Mine and Enterprise Sch.
    6 unique versions available
  19. 1951 Map of Sonoma, 1958 Print
    1951 Map of Sonoma, 1958 Print
    1951 Sonoma
    1958 Print · USGS
    Wine country was already maturing in the mid-twentieth century as rail lines and early wineries shaped the valley landscape. Researchers can trace the legacy of established vineyards at Thomann Winery and Buena Vista or locate old burial grounds like Yountville Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1952 Map of Duncans Mills, 1980 Print
    1952 Map of Duncans Mills, 1980 Print
    1952 Duncans Mills
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Russian River valley in the early 1970s is shown here as a landscape of riverside resorts and rugged Pacific coastline. Genealogists and hikers can trace old routes like Old Duncans Grade Road or locate family sites near Monte Rio and Duncans Mills.
  25. 1953 Map of Petaluma, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Petaluma, 1955 Print
    1953 Petaluma
    1955 Print · USGS
    Petaluma and the surrounding Sonoma and Marin county borderlands are shown here in the early fifties, caught between their agricultural roots and modern growth. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous rural schoolhouses like Iowa School and Union Sch or the path of the Northwestern Pacific railroad.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1954 Map of Two Rock, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Two Rock, 1955 Print
    1954 Two Rock
    1955 Print · USGS
    Dairies and small ranching communities define this Sonoma County landscape in the mid-fifties, just as the military presence at Two Rock Ranch Station was well-established. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Bloomfield, Knowles Corner, and rural schoolhouses like the Eucalyptus School.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1954 Map of Point Reyes NE, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Point Reyes NE, 1955 Print
    1954 Point Reyes NE
    1955 Print · USGS
    The rangelands of northern Marin and southern Sonoma counties are documented here in the mid-1950s. Genealogists can trace family-named land divisions like Soulajule (Gormley) or Nicasio (Halleck) and see the Two Rock Ranch Station.
    6 unique versions available
  34. 1954 Map of Glen Ellen, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Glen Ellen, 1955 Print
    1954 Glen Ellen
    1955 Print · USGS
    Glen Ellen and the slopes of Sonoma Mountain are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the region's transition from historic ranches to institutional grounds. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Jack London Ranch, the Sonoma State Home, and the old Mountain Sch.
    6 unique versions available
  37. 1954 Map of Cotati, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Cotati, 1955 Print
    1954 Cotati
    1955 Print · USGS
    Sonoma County agriculture and early aviation meet in the mid-fifties as the Redwood Highway begins to shape the valley. Trace the legacy of the Cotati Naval Auxiliary Air Station or locate family roots near Liberty Cemetery and Waugh Sch.
    8 unique versions available
  40. 1954 Map of Sebastopol, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Sebastopol, 1955 Print
    1954 Sebastopol
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Sonoma County comes alive here, showcasing the rail-and-orchard landscape around Sebastopol and the Laguna de Santa Rosa wetlands. Genealogists can trace early landmarks like Sousas Corner, Graton, and numerous rural schools from Vine Hill Sch to Piner Sch.
    6 unique versions available
  43. 1954 Map of Valley Ford, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Valley Ford, 1955 Print
    1954 Valley Ford
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Sonoma and Marin county line comes alive in the mid-1950s, showing the rolling ranchlands and coastal estuaries of the North Coast. Genealogists and researchers can trace rural school districts like Watson Sch and Burnside Sch or explore the historic settlements of Bodega and Fallon.
    4 unique versions available
  46. 1954 Map of Santa Rosa, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Santa Rosa, 1955 Print
    1954 Santa Rosa
    1955 Print · USGS
    Santa Rosa in the mid-fifties is a thriving hub of civic life and new suburban development set against the backdrop of Sonoma County’s mountains. Researchers can trace the legacy of local landmarks like the Luther Burbank Gardens, the Rural Cemetery, and the Bennett Valley Grange Hall.
    6 unique versions available
  49. 1954 Map of Petaluma Creek, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Petaluma Creek, 1955 Print
    1954 Petaluma Creek
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Sonoma-Marin borderlands appear here in the mid-fifties, dominated by the winding tidal marshes of the Petaluma Creek. Genealogists and historians can trace the Northwestern Pacific rail line through rural stops like Haystack and Lakeville.
    7 unique versions available
  52. 1954 Map of Kenwood, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Kenwood, 1955 Print
    1954 Kenwood
    1955 Print · USGS
    Sonoma Valley's rural character is preserved here in the mid-fifties, showing the intersection of valley ranching and early mountain industry. Researchers can trace the Northwestern Pacific Railroad Grade and locate historic landmarks like the Los Guilicos School For Girls and McCormack Ranch.
    7 unique versions available
  55. 1954 Map of Camp Meeker, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Camp Meeker, 1955 Print
    1954 Camp Meeker
    1955 Print · USGS
    Western Sonoma County's timbered ridges and river resorts are shown here in the mid-fifties, just as the region's mid-century identity was taking shape. Researchers can trace historic property lines and community landmarks from Bohemian Grove to the Meeker Sch and Baumert Sprs.
    5 unique versions available
  58. 1954 Map of Novato, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Novato, 1955 Print
    1954 Novato
    1955 Print · USGS
    Marin County's mid-century landscape is transitioning from a rural railroad corridor to a postwar suburban hub. Researchers can trace the layout of Hamilton Air Force Base, old schoolhouses like Dixie Sch, and the winding Northwestern Pacific line.
    6 unique versions available
  61. 1954 Map of Point Reyes, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Point Reyes, 1959 Print
    1954 Point Reyes
    1959 Print · USGS
    Coastal Marin County in the mid-fifties is a landscape of sprawling dairy ranches and tidal inlets before it became a national park. Genealogists can trace family holdings like Upper Pierce Ranch and Laguna Ranch or find sites like the Olema Cam and Marshall Sch.
    5 unique versions available
  64. 1954 Map of Sebastopol, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Sebastopol, 1959 Print
    1954 Sebastopol
    1959 Print · USGS
    Sonoma County's mid-century orchard lands and redwood groves are captured here just as the post-war era reshaped the region's rural character. Researchers can trace family homesteads near dozens of country schools like Vine Hill School or locate operations at the Naval Auxiliary Air Station and Two Rock Ranch Sta Military Res.
  67. 1954 Map of Santa Rosa, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Santa Rosa, 1959 Print
    1954 Santa Rosa
    1959 Print · USGS
    Sonoma County at the mid-century shows a landscape of expanding valley towns and military infrastructure. Researchers can locate the Cotati Naval Auxiliary Air Station or trace the Jack London Ranch and Penngrove rail stops.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1954 Map of Petaluma, 1959 Print
    1954 Map of Petaluma, 1959 Print
    1954 Petaluma
    1959 Print · USGS
    Coastal mountains and river sloughs define the Marin and Sonoma borderlands in the mid-1950s, a period of military expansion and rural transition. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named schools like Iowa School or Wilson Sch and the extensive infrastructure of Hamilton Air Force Base.
    3 unique versions available
  73. 1954 Map of Petaluma, 1969 Print
    1954 Map of Petaluma, 1969 Print
    1954 Petaluma
    1969 Print · USGS
    Petaluma and its surrounding ranch lands are shown in the mid-twentieth century as the urban area begins to expand along the Petaluma River. Researchers can trace old property lines and rural schoolhouses like Union Sch and the Northwestern Pacific rail line.
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