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1940s Maps of Turlock, California

Explore 5 historic maps of Turlock from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Turlock's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, 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 Turlock's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Turlock, CA maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Irwin
    1942 Map of Irwin
    1942 Irwin
    1942 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin and Merced rivers dominate this 1940s landscape where early irrigation networks met established rail lines. Genealogists can trace rural school districts like Tegner Sch and Helmar Sch or locate old river crossings at Hills Ferry and Fremont Ford.
  4. 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.
  7. 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.
  10. 1948 Map of Mitchell School
    1948 Map of Mitchell School
    1948 Mitchell School
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Central Valley borderlands of Stanislaus and Merced counties show a landscape defined by irrigation and early rural education. Trace the development of local farming communities through sites like Hatch, the Southern Pacific Railroad, and a remarkable concentration of country schools including Mitchell Sch and Hilmar Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1948 Map of Turlock
    1948 Map of Turlock
    1948 Turlock
    1948 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Valley's agricultural heartland thrives in the late 1940s, showcasing the intricate irrigation and rail systems that supported its growth. Researchers can trace the rural school system at Roselawn Sch and Elim Sch or locate family footprints near Fairmead Farm and Delhi.
    2 unique versions available
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