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Old Maps of Patterson, California for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 28 historic maps of Patterson. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Patterson's past.

Patterson, CA maps

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  1. 1915 Map of Westport
    1915 Map of Westport
    1915 Westport
    1915 Print · USGS
    The Stanislaus County plains south of Modesto appear here as a patchwork of irrigation canals and early school districts before the Great War. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of rural life at Westport Church, Shiloh School, and along the banks of the Tuolumne River.
  4. 1916 Map of Crows Landing
    1916 Map of Crows Landing
    1916 Crows Landing
    1916 Print · USGS
    Stanislaus County was entering a new era of irrigated agriculture in the mid-1910s as traditional ranching gave way to rail-side settlements. Researchers can trace the early growth of Patterson and Crows Landing along the Southern Pacific and the complex Main Canal system.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1916 Map of Patterson
    1916 Map of Patterson
    1916 Patterson
    1916 Print · USGS
    Stanislaus County agriculture and rail transport meet the Diablo Range foothills in this early twentieth-century survey. Trace the town grid of Patterson and find local landmarks like Haight School and the Southern Pacific rail line.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1919 Map of Orestimba
    1919 Map of Orestimba
    1919 Orestimba
    1919 Print · USGS
    The western San Joaquin Valley comes alive in the years following the Great War, showing a landscape defined by the growth of irrigation and rail. Genealogists and historians can locate early homesteads near Patterson, rural schoolhouses like Canal School, and the extensive MAIN CANAL system.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1941 Map of Orestimba
    1941 Map of Orestimba
    1941 Orestimba
    1941 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Valley and Diablo Range foothills meet here in the early 1940s, showing a landscape defined by industrial irrigation and rail. Trace the Southern Pacific line through Patterson and Newman, or locate rural landmarks like the Canal School and Stimba Pumping Station.
  16. 1941 Map of Modesto West
    1941 Map of Modesto West
    1941 Modesto West
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Central Valley river system is captured here in the early 1940s, showing the complex web of irrigation canals and rural school districts. Genealogists can trace family footprints near Grayson or the Farm Security Administration Camp, and locate landmarks like Shiloh School or Tuolumne City.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 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.
  22. 1952 Map of Crows Landing, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Crows Landing, 1954 Print
    1952 Crows Landing
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Stanislaus County riverlands appear in the early fifties as a landscape of intensive orchard farming and strategic military aviation. Researchers can trace family-named roads and rail history along the Southern Pacific through Patterson and Crows Landing.
    7 unique versions available
  25. 1953 Map of Brush Lake, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Brush Lake, 1954 Print
    1953 Brush Lake
    1954 Print · USGS
    Modesto 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
  28. 1953 Map of Patterson, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Patterson, 1955 Print
    1953 Patterson
    1955 Print · USGS
    In the early fifties, this Stanislaus County town serves as a hub for Central Valley agriculture as irrigation canals transformed the landscape. Genealogists and researchers can trace the town's radial layout and find landmarks like North Mead Sch, the Farm Labor Center, and the Vanormer Pumping Station.
    4 unique versions available
  31. 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.
  34. 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
  37. 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).
  40. 1969 Map of Brush Lake, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Brush Lake, 1971 Print
    1969 Brush Lake
    1971 Print · USGS
    The agricultural outskirts of Modesto and the river bottoms of the San Joaquin Valley are captured here in the late sixties. Genealogists and researchers can trace rural school locations like Westport Union Sch and historic land grants including Rancho Del Puerto.
    4 unique versions available
  43. 1978 Map of San Jose
    1978 Map of San Jose
    1978 San Jose
    1978 Print · USGS
    Santa Clara County and the East Bay hills are captured in the late seventies, showing the suburban sprawl of San Jose alongside the rural Central Valley. Trace the paths of the Southern Pacific railroad and find landmarks like New Almaden and Lick Observatory.
  46. 1989 Map of Stockton
    1989 Map of Stockton
    1989 Stockton
    1989 Print · USGS
    During the late 1980s, the California Delta and San Joaquin Valley saw a massive convergence of water infrastructure and military logistics. Researchers can trace the sprawling Lawrence Livermore Laboratory (Univ of Calif) and Sharpe Army Depot alongside the complex waterways of Union Island and Victoria Island.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 2012 Map of Patterson, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Patterson, 2012 Print
    2012 Patterson
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Patterson, including Stanislaus County, United States, and other nearby areas
  52. 2012 Map of Brush Lake, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Brush Lake, 2012 Print
    2012 Brush Lake
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Patterson, including Modesto, Ceres, and other nearby areas
  55. 2012 Map of Crows Landing, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Crows Landing, 2012 Print
    2012 Crows Landing
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Patterson, including Crows Landing, Stanislaus County, and other nearby areas
  58. 2015 Map of Crows Landing, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Crows Landing, 2015 Print
    2015 Crows Landing
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Patterson, including Crows Landing, Stanislaus County, and other nearby areas
  61. 2015 Map of Brush Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Brush Lake, 2015 Print
    2015 Brush Lake
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Patterson, including Modesto, Ceres, and other nearby areas
  64. 2015 Map of Patterson, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Patterson, 2015 Print
    2015 Patterson
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Patterson, including Stanislaus County, United States, and other nearby areas
  67. 2018 Map of Crows Landing, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Crows Landing, 2018 Print
    2018 Crows Landing
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Patterson, including Crows Landing, Stanislaus County, and other nearby areas
  70. 2018 Map of Patterson, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Patterson, 2018 Print
    2018 Patterson
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Patterson, including Stanislaus County, United States, and other nearby areas
  73. 2018 Map of Brush Lake, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Brush Lake, 2018 Print
    2018 Brush Lake
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Patterson, including Modesto, Ceres, and other nearby areas
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