Old Maps of Waterford, California for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Waterford with 21 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 Waterford has changed over the decades.


Waterford, CA maps

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  1. 1915 Map of Paulsell
    1915 Map of Paulsell
    1915 Paulsell
    1915 Print · USGS
    Stanislaus County at the start of the twentieth century shows a landscape being reshaped by irrigation and rail. Researchers can trace the Sierra Railway of California through Paulsell and locate the early Horrs School near the Tuolumne River.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  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.

  5. 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.

  6. 1953 Map of Paulsell, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Paulsell, 1955 Print
    1953 Paulsell
    1955 Print · USGS
    Eastern Stanislaus County appears here during the early fifties, showing a landscape defined by the arrival of intensive irrigation and rail transport. Researchers can trace the path of the Sierra Railroad and locate water infrastructure like the Dallas Warner Reservoir and Modesto Main Canal.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  10. 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).

  11. 1968 Map of Paulsell, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Paulsell, 1971 Print
    1968 Paulsell
    1971 Print · USGS
    Stanislaus County's agricultural and water infrastructure is on full display in the late sixties, centered on the growing Modesto Reservoir. Researchers can trace the Sierra RR through Paulsell or locate historical Dredge Tailings and the Fish Hatchery.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 2012 Map of Waterford, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Waterford, 2012 Print
    2012 Waterford
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Waterford, including Oakdale, Claribel, and other nearby areas

  15. 2012 Map of Paulsell, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Paulsell, 2012 Print
    2012 Paulsell
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Waterford, including Paulsell, Stanislaus County, and other nearby areas

  16. 2015 Map of Paulsell, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Paulsell, 2015 Print
    2015 Paulsell
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Waterford, including Paulsell, Stanislaus County, and other nearby areas

  17. 2015 Map of Waterford, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Waterford, 2015 Print
    2015 Waterford
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Waterford, including Oakdale, Claribel, and other nearby areas

  18. 2018 Map of Waterford, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Waterford, 2018 Print
    2018 Waterford
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Waterford, including Oakdale, Claribel, and other nearby areas

  19. 2018 Map of Paulsell, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Paulsell, 2018 Print
    2018 Paulsell
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Waterford, including Paulsell, Stanislaus County, and other nearby areas

  20. 2021 Map of Paulsell, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Paulsell, 2021 Print
    2021 Paulsell
    2021 Print · USGS
    The agricultural heart of the Stanislaus County valley comes to life in this detailed recent survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace the irrigation networks and rural homesteads surrounding Waterford, Paulsell, and the Roberts Ferry Cem.

  21. 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.

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