Old Maps of Oakdale, California for Hiking & Exploration

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Oakdale, CA maps

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  1. 1915 Map of Oakdale
    1915 Map of Oakdale
    1915 Oakdale
    1915 Print · USGS
    Stanislaus County at the height of its early twentieth-century rail boom serves as a hub for three distinct railroads. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early town grid of Oakdale, locate the Booth School, and explore the massive Rancheria Del Rio Estanislao land grant.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1915 Map of Thalheim
    1915 Map of Thalheim
    1915 Thalheim
    1915 Print · USGS
    The Central Valley's burgeoning irrigation and rail networks are captured here during a period of rapid agricultural expansion. Researchers can trace the development of early settlements like Thalheim and Escalon alongside rural landmarks such as Burwood School and the Thompson Rancho.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1916 Map of Riverbank
    1916 Map of Riverbank
    1916 Riverbank
    1916 Print · USGS
    The Stanislaus and Tuolumne Rivers frame this early twentieth-century survey of the California Central Valley. Researchers can trace the development of agricultural irrigation and rail transport through features like Burneyville Ferry, Riverbank, and McHenry School.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1916 Map of Waterford
    1916 Map of Waterford
    1916 Waterford
    1916 Print · USGS
    Stanislaus County agriculture was entering a transformative era of irrigation and rail expansion just before the Great War. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of Waterford, the Thompson Rancho, and rural schools like Robinson and New Hope.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1939 Map of Modesto East, 1965 Print
    1939 Map of Modesto East, 1965 Print
    1939 Modesto East
    1965 Print · USGS
    Stanislaus County thrived as a rail and irrigation hub just before the Second World War. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks like Thompson Rancho, rural schoolhouses such as Bellpassi School, and the Stanislaus Cem burial grounds.

  6. 1942 Map of Farmington
    1942 Map of Farmington
    1942 Farmington
    1942 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin and Stanislaus border country is revealed in the early 1940s as a complex network of rail lines and irrigation canals. Genealogists and historians can trace old school districts like Burwood Sch, the tracks of the Southern Pacific, and the early layout of Escalon.

  7. 1942 Map of Modesto East
    1942 Map of Modesto East
    1942 Modesto East
    1942 Print · USGS
    Stanislaus County during the early war years shows an intricate landscape of irrigation canals and rural schoolhouses. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like St Stanislaus Cem, Robinson School, and the historic Thompson Rancho.

  8. 1947 Map of San Jose, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of San Jose, 1948 Print
    1947 San Jose
    1948 Print · USGS
    Northern California's heartland is captured here just after the war, showing the rapid growth of the Santa Clara and Central Valleys. Researchers can trace the legacy of rail and water at Castle Air Force Base, Stockton, and the Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct.

  9. 1953 Map of Escalon, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Escalon, 1954 Print
    1953 Escalon
    1954 Print · USGS
    San Joaquin County agriculture and rail industry thrived mid-century as these two major railroads converged. Researchers can trace the layout of early schools like Union High Sch and Burwood Sch or locate family plots at Burwood Cem.

  10. 1953 Map of Riverbank, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Riverbank, 1954 Print
    1953 Riverbank
    1954 Print · USGS
    Mid-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.

  11. 1953 Map of Oakdale, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Oakdale, 1955 Print
    1953 Oakdale
    1955 Print · USGS
    Oakdale and the surrounding Stanislaus County plains were defined by a robust rail-and-canal economy in the early fifties. Researchers can trace the dual tracks of the Southern Pacific and Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad near the Orange Blossom Bridge.

  12. 1953 Map of Waterford, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Waterford, 1955 Print
    1953 Waterford
    1955 Print · USGS
    Waterford and the surrounding agricultural lands are captured here in the mid-1950s as irrigation systems reshaped the landscape. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific rail line through Claribel and locate regional landmarks like the local Winery and Gravel Pits.

  13. 1956 Map of San Jose
    1956 Map of San Jose
    1956 San Jose
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central 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.

  14. 1962 Map of San Jose
    1962 Map of San Jose
    1962 San Jose
    1962 Print · USGS
    Central California in the early sixties showcases the expansion of the San Joaquin and Santa Clara valleys. Researchers can trace the rail-to-road transition along the Southern Pacific RR or locate landmarks like Castle USAF Base and Loma Prieta.
    4 unique versions available

  15. 1966 Map of San Jose
    1966 Map of San Jose
    1966 San Jose
    1966 Print · USGS
    Central California in the mid-1960s reveals a landscape of massive irrigation projects and expanding Cold War military footprints. Researchers can trace the rail-and-river network of the San Joaquin Valley or locate specialized sites like Castle Air Force Base and the Sharp General Depot (Military).

  16. 1968 Map of Escalon, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Escalon, 1971 Print
    1968 Escalon
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Escalon area in the late sixties shows a thriving agricultural hub at the convergence of three major railroads. Genealogists can trace family names at Valley Home Cem, Burwood Sch, and along the banks of the Stanislaus River.
    4 unique versions available

  17. 1968 Map of Oakdale, 1972 Print
    1968 Map of Oakdale, 1972 Print
    1968 Oakdale
    1972 Print · USGS
    Oakdale and the surrounding Stanislaus County landscape are documented here during a period of significant regional growth and infrastructure development. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of the community through the IOOF Cemetery, Grange Hall, and the junction of major rail lines like the Southern Pacific.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1969 Map of Waterford, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Waterford, 1971 Print
    1969 Waterford
    1971 Print · USGS
    Stanislaus County agriculture and water infrastructure are in sharp focus during the late sixties, centered on the growing town of Waterford. Researchers can trace the path of the Southern Pacific through Claribel or locate the historic Grave near Dry Creek.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1969 Map of Riverbank, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Riverbank, 1972 Print
    1969 Riverbank
    1972 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Stanislaus County comes to life as a bustling hub of rail transport, military industry, and irrigation. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Empire, Claus, and neighborhood landmarks like Cardoza Sch and the City County Airport.
    3 unique versions available

  20. 1994 Map of Oakdale, 1995 Print
    1994 Map of Oakdale, 1995 Print
    1994 Oakdale
    1995 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Valley meets the Sierra foothills in the mid-1990s, where massive reservoirs and canal networks fueled California's agricultural heartland. Researchers can trace the Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct, find the Sierra RR, and locate the Riverbank Army Ammunition Plant.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 2021 Map of Oakdale, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Oakdale, 2021 Print
    2021 Oakdale
    2021 Print · USGS
    Oakdale and the surrounding agricultural lands of the San Joaquin Valley are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like Citizens Cem, the Oakdale Airport, and the varied irrigation channels including the Oakdale N Main Canal.

  22. 2021 Map of Waterford, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Waterford, 2021 Print
    2021 Waterford
    2021 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Valley at the start of the 2020s is defined by its massive irrigation networks and riverfront towns. Trace the paths of the Modesto Main Canal and the Tuolumne River near Waterford, Claribel, and the Martin Cem.

  23. 2021 Map of Escalon, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Escalon, 2021 Print
    2021 Escalon
    2021 Print · USGS
    San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties come together in this contemporary look at the valley's deep-rooted agricultural corridor. Genealogists and local historians can trace family land via Burwood Cem, the settlement at Valley Home, and the northern edge of Oakdale.

  24. 2021 Map of Riverbank, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Riverbank, 2021 Print
    2021 Riverbank
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Stanislaus River corridor and the growing suburbs of the San Joaquin Valley are captured here during a period of significant expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Saint Stanislaus Cem, the BNSF Railway lines, and early schools like Sylvan School.

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