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Old Maps of Tulare, California for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Tulare with 32 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 Tulare has changed over the decades.

Tulare, CA maps

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  1. 1925 Map of Tulare
    1925 Map of Tulare
    1925 Tulare
    1925 Print · USGS
    Tulare and its surrounding agricultural colonies are captured here in the mid-twenties as the valley's irrigation and rail networks expanded. Researchers can trace the development of small settlements like Burling and Elba alongside early landmarks such as the Oakland Colony School.
  4. 1925 Map of Tipton
    1925 Map of Tipton
    1925 Tipton
    1925 Print · USGS
    The agricultural landscape surrounding Tipton was still taking shape in the mid-twenties as the Southern Pacific railroad spurred growth. Family historians can locate rural landmarks like Hanby School, Edendale School, and the early route of Vineyard Road.
  7. 1927 Map of Paige
    1927 Map of Paige
    1927 Paige
    1927 Print · USGS
    Tulare County's agricultural heartland is captured in the mid-twenties as the valley's irrigation and rail networks expanded. Researchers can locate several rural schoolhouses like Linder School and trace the path of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe through Paige.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1927 Map of Tulare
    1927 Map of Tulare
    1927 Tulare
    1927 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Valley town of Tulare and its surrounding agricultural colonies are captured here during the mid-1920s. Genealogists can trace early rural life at Oakland Colony School and railroad stops at Burling and Elba.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1928 Map of Tipton
    1928 Map of Tipton
    1928 Tipton
    1928 Print · USGS
    Tulare County's agricultural heartland is captured here in the mid-1920s as the rail-side town of Tipton grows along the Southern Pacific. Researchers can locate early schools like Hanby School and Edendale School, or trace old roads and sidings at Octol and Alfac.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1942 Map of Tulare
    1942 Map of Tulare
    1942 Tulare
    1942 Print · USGS
    Tulare County's agricultural and rail landscape is meticulously detailed in the early 1940s as the Central Valley irrigation system expanded. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks and rural schoolhouses like Bliss Sch, Linder Sch, and the settlement of Tipton.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1948 Map of Fresno
    1948 Map of Fresno
    1948 Fresno
    1948 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Valley and the High Sierra met during a period of rapid post-war growth and industrial expansion. Genealogists and researchers can trace family lines through small rail towns like Calwa City, find early aviation sites at Fresno-Chandler, or locate the Fresno Copper Mine.
  22. 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
  25. 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
  28. 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
  31. 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.
  34. 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
  37. 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.
  40. 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.
  43. 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.
  46. 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.
  49. 1960 Map of Fresno
    1960 Map of Fresno
    1960 Fresno
    1960 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Valley's mid-century agricultural boom meets the high peaks of the Sierra Nevada in this detailed survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-driven growth of Fresno, Tulare, and Visalia or locate family roots in smaller towns like Raisin City and Calwa City.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1962 Map of Fresno, 1968 Print
    1962 Map of Fresno, 1968 Print
    1962 Fresno
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Central Valley and High Sierra meet in this mid-century survey, capturing the region's massive irrigation systems and mountain wilderness. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Southern Pacific and locate landmarks like the Tulare Lake Bed and Mount Whitney.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1966 Map of Fresno
    1966 Map of Fresno
    1966 Fresno
    1966 Print · USGS
    Central California in the mid-1960s showcases a high-production agricultural valley rising into the granite peaks of the High Sierra. Researchers can trace irrigation networks, rail spurs like the Southern Pacific, and landmarks from Mount Whitney to the Lemoore Naval Air Station.
  58. 1993 Map of Visalia
    1993 Map of Visalia
    1993 Visalia
    1993 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Valley comes alive in the early nineties, showing a landscape defined by the Tulare Lake Bed and its vast network of canals. Trace family roots and local history near Santa Rosa Rancheria, Pixley Nat Wildlife Ref, and the Tulare Co Fairgrounds.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 2012 Map of Tipton, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Tipton, 2012 Print
    2012 Tipton
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Tulare, including Tipton, Tulare County, and other nearby areas
  64. 2012 Map of Tulare, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Tulare, 2012 Print
    2012 Tulare
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Tulare, including East Tulare Villa, Tulare County, and other nearby areas
  67. 2012 Map of Paige, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Paige, 2012 Print
    2012 Paige
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Tulare, including Tulare County, United States, and other nearby areas
  70. 2015 Map of Tulare, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Tulare, 2015 Print
    2015 Tulare
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Tulare, including East Tulare Villa, Tulare County, and other nearby areas
  73. 2015 Map of Paige, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Paige, 2015 Print
    2015 Paige
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Tulare, including Tulare County, United States, and other nearby areas
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