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Old Maps of Turlock, California for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Turlock with 39 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Turlock has changed over the decades.

Turlock, CA maps

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  1. 1916 Map of Mitchell School
    1916 Map of Mitchell School
    1916 Mitchell School
    1916 Print · USGS
    Stanislaus and Merced counties appear here during the expansion of Central Valley irrigation and rail at the start of the Great War. Genealogists can locate several rural schoolhouses like Tegner School and Helmar School along the Electric R R.
  4. 1916 Map of Denair
    1916 Map of Denair
    1916 Denair
    1916 Print · USGS
    Stanislaus County agriculture and rail travel were rapidly expanding during this mid-teens survey of the San Joaquin Valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Hughson, Hickman, and Turlock, or locate rural landmarks like Grafton School.
  7. 1916 Map of Ceres
    1916 Map of Ceres
    1916 Ceres
    1916 Print · USGS
    Stanislaus County agriculture is in full bloom during the early twentieth century as a complex irrigation system takes hold. Genealogists can locate family lands near Riverside School or trace the early paths of the Southern Pacific and Keyes.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1917 Map of Turlock
    1917 Map of Turlock
    1917 Turlock
    1917 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Valley was rapidly evolving just before the First World War as new irrigation canals and rail lines defined the landscape. You can trace early settlement patterns near Delhi and Irwin, and locate rural landmarks like Roselawn School or the Electric RR.
  13. 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.
  16. 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.
  19. 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.
  22. 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.
  25. 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
  28. 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
  31. 1953 Map of Ceres, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Ceres, 1954 Print
    1953 Ceres
    1954 Print · USGS
    Stanislaus 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
  34. 1953 Map of Denair, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Denair, 1955 Print
    1953 Denair
    1955 Print · USGS
    Stanislaus County thrived as a railroad and irrigation hub in the early fifties, with the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe cutting diagonally through the valley. Researchers can trace local roots at the Denair Cemetery or locate old school sites like Lowell and Gratton School.
  37. 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.
  40. 1961 Map of Turlock, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Turlock, 1962 Print
    1961 Turlock
    1962 Print · USGS
    In the early sixties, the agricultural heart of the San Joaquin Valley revolved around the rail-and-canal network surrounding Turlock. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named roads and schools like Roselawn Sch or locate the old commercial corridors of Delhi and Irwin.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1962 Map of Hatch
    1962 Map of Hatch
    1962 Hatch
    1962 Print · USGS
    Central Valley farm life and irrigation networks are shown here in the early sixties. Researchers can find old rural institutions like Grange Hall, Mtn View Sch, and family burial sites at North Hilmar Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 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
  49. 1962 Map of Turlock, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Turlock, 1963 Print
    1962 Turlock
    1963 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Valley's agricultural heartland is documented here during the early sixties. Trace historical landmarks like the Hilmar High Sch, find family plots at Stevinson Sunnyside Cem, and follow the Southern Pacific rail line.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1963 Map of Denair, 1987 Print
    1963 Map of Denair, 1987 Print
    1963 Denair
    1987 Print · USGS
    The northern San Joaquin Valley thrived in the 1960s as a hub of rail transport and irrigated agriculture. You can trace the growth of Turlock and Denair while locating landmarks like Stanislaus State College and the Denair Cem.
  55. 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).
  58. 1969 Map of Ceres, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Ceres, 1971 Print
    1969 Ceres
    1971 Print · USGS
    Stanislaus County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the late sixties as the rail-side towns of Ceres and Keyes expanded. Genealogy and local history researchers can locate Lakewood Memorial Park (Cem), the Modesto Union Academy, and the Tidewater Southern rail line.
    5 unique versions available
  61. 1969 Map of Denair, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Denair, 1971 Print
    1969 Denair
    1971 Print · USGS
    Stanislaus County agriculture and early collegiate growth meet in this late-sixties survey of the Central Valley. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Stanislaus State College and rural landmarks like the Denair Cem and Gratton Sch.
    5 unique versions available
  64. 1983 Map of Merced
    1983 Map of Merced
    1983 Merced
    1983 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Valley at the start of the eighties is captured here in its full agricultural and military height. Trace the legacy of Castle Air Force Base, old mines like Pocahontas Mine, and the vast Kesterson National Wildlife Refuge.
  67. 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
  70. 2012 Map of Denair, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Denair, 2012 Print
    2012 Denair
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Turlock, including Hughson, Denair, and other nearby areas
  73. 2012 Map of Hatch, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Hatch, 2012 Print
    2012 Hatch
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Turlock, including Hatch, Chemurgic, and other nearby areas
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