Historical Maps of Modesto, California

What stories do these 46 old maps tell about Modesto's past? From 1915 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Modesto's history through maps:

  • Trace Modesto's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Modesto's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Modesto, CA maps

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  1. 1915 Map of Salida
    1915 Map of Salida
    1915 Salida
    1915 Print · USGS
    Covers Modesto, including Ripon, McHenry, and other nearby areas

  2. 1915 Map of Westport
    1915 Map of Westport
    1915 Westport
    1915 Print · USGS
    Covers Modesto, including Ceres, Patterson, and other nearby areas

  3. 1915 Map of Salida
    1915 Map of Salida
    1915 Salida
    1915 Print · USGS
    Covers Modesto, including Ripon, McHenry, and other nearby areas

  4. 1916 Map of Ceres
    1916 Map of Ceres
    1916 Ceres
    1916 Print · USGS
    Covers Modesto, including Turlock, Ceres, and other nearby areas

  5. 1916 Map of Riverbank
    1916 Map of Riverbank
    1916 Riverbank
    1916 Print · USGS
    Covers Modesto, including Riverbank, Oakdale, and other nearby areas

  6. 1916 Map of Riverbank
    1916 Map of Riverbank
    1916 Riverbank
    1916 Print · USGS
    Covers Modesto, including Riverbank, Oakdale, and other nearby areas

  7. 1916 Map of Ceres
    1916 Map of Ceres
    1916 Ceres
    1916 Print · USGS
    Covers Modesto, including Turlock, Ceres, and other nearby areas

  8. 1939 Map of Modesto East, 1965 Print
    1939 Map of Modesto East, 1965 Print
    1939 Modesto East
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers Modesto, including Turlock, Ceres, and other nearby areas

  9. 1941 Map of Modesto West
    1941 Map of Modesto West
    1941 Modesto West
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers Modesto, including Ceres, Patterson, and other nearby areas

  10. 1941 Map of Modesto West, 1960 Print
    1941 Map of Modesto West, 1960 Print
    1941 Modesto West
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Modesto, including Ceres, Patterson, and other nearby areas

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