1950s Maps of Modesto, California
Explore 5 historic maps of Modesto 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 Modesto'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 Modesto's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.
Modesto, CA maps
(5)- 1953 Map of Ceres, 1954 Print
1953 Ceres1954 Print · USGSStanislaus County thrived as an agricultural and rail hub in the early fifties, anchored by the Tuolumne River. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural school districts like Shackelford School and Monte Vista Sch or locate the sprawling Lakewood Memorial Park.2 unique versions available - 1953 Map of Brush Lake, 1954 Print
1953 Brush Lake1954 Print · USGSModesto and the surrounding Central Valley agriculture come into focus in the mid-fifties as urban expansion meets the river bottoms. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Shiloh School, Westport Union School, and the Rancho Del Puerto.2 unique versions available - 1953 Map of Riverbank, 1954 Print
1953 Riverbank1954 Print · USGSMid-century Modesto and Riverbank are shown here as the postwar agricultural economy is being joined by major industrial and aviation expansion. Researchers can find many family landmarks, including Belpassi School, the Riverbank Ordnance Plant, and the small settlement of D'Accardo. - 1953 Map of Salida, 1954 Print
1953 Salida1954 Print · USGSStanislaus County agriculture and early urbanization are captured here just as the post-war boom reached the Central Valley. Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural schoolhouses like Ransom Sch or trace the extensive irrigation works from Lateral No 8 to the Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct.2 unique versions available - 1956 Map of San Jose
1956 San Jose1956 Print · USGSCentral California in the mid-fifties reveals the transition from sprawling orchards to growing urban hubs like San Jose and Stockton. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-era landscape of the Mother Lode through Chinese Camp and Tuttletown, or follow the water through the Joaquin River and Calaveras Reservoir.
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