1950s Maps of Tulare, California

Explore 9 historic maps of Tulare from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Tulare's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Tulare's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Tulare, CA maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Paige, 1958 Print
    1950 Map of Paige, 1958 Print
    1950 Paige
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Tulare County countryside comes into focus at mid-century, showing an agricultural landscape deeply shaped by irrigation and rail. Genealogists and researchers can trace rural school locations like Buena Vista Sch, the grounds of Colpien Ranch, and the path of the Santa Fe railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1950 Map of Tulare, 1971 Print
    1950 Map of Tulare, 1971 Print
    1950 Tulare
    1971 Print · USGS
    Tulare's mid-century landscape is defined by its role as a San Joaquin Valley rail and irrigation hub. Researchers can trace the development of the County Fairgrounds and Oakland Colony, or locate landmarks like Tulare Cemetery and Rankin Airfield.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1950 Map of Tipton, 1971 Print
    1950 Map of Tipton, 1971 Print
    1950 Tipton
    1971 Print · USGS
    Tipton and the surrounding Central Valley ranch lands are shown at mid-century as the railroad and river systems defined local life. Genealogists and historians can locate the Tipton Cem, the southern siding at Quail, and the course of the Tule River.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1951 Map of Tipton
    1951 Map of Tipton
    1951 Tipton
    1951 Print · USGS
    Central Valley agriculture and the rail economy define this part of Tulare County at mid-century. Genealogists can locate family holdings near Tipton and Quail, or trace the winding courses of Mitchell Slough and the Tule River.

  5. 1951 Map of Tulare
    1951 Map of Tulare
    1951 Tulare
    1951 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Tulare was a bustling agricultural and rail center at the intersection of two major western railroads. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of the community through the Tulare Cemetery, St Aloysius Sch, and the Old Peoples Home.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1951 Map of Paige
    1951 Map of Paige
    1951 Paige
    1951 Print · USGS
    Tulare County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early 1950s as a sophisticated network of canals and rails. Genealogists and historians can trace family properties near rural schools like Buena Vista Sch or follow the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe tracks through Paige.

  7. 1955 Map of Fresno
    1955 Map of Fresno
    1955 Fresno
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Central Valley and High Sierra meet in this mid-fifties study of California’s agricultural and wilderness heart. Researchers can trace the rail-side growth of Sanger, Selma, and Reedley or locate high-altitude landmarks like Mt Whitney and Hume Lake.

  8. 1956 Map of Fresno
    1956 Map of Fresno
    1956 Fresno
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Central Valley and High Sierra meet in this mid-fifties survey of a rapidly developing California interior. Researchers can trace the rail-and-water networks of Visalia, the footprint of Tulare Lake, and the remote heights of Sequoia National Park.

  9. 1958 Map of Fresno
    1958 Map of Fresno
    1958 Fresno
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Central Valley and High Sierra meet in this mid-century survey of the California heartland. Researchers can trace the rail-and-road network connecting Fresno and Visalia or locate high-country landmarks like Mt Whitney and Sequoia National Park.

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