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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Sonora, California

Explore 19 historic maps of Sonora from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Sonora's landscape evolved across the 1900s, 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 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Sonora's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Sonora, CA maps

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  1. 1901 Map of Big Trees
    1901 Map of Big Trees
    1901 Big Trees
    1901 Print · USGS
    The High Sierra and Gold Country meet in this turn-of-the-century look at the groves and mining camps of the Mokelumne and Stanislaus watersheds. Trace the early boundaries of the Calaveras Grove, locate the Riverside Mine, or find river crossings like Parrott Ferry.
    9 unique versions available
  4. 1947 Map of Sacramento, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Sacramento, 1948 Print
    1947 Sacramento
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento Valley meets the high Sierra during a period of post-war expansion. Trace the historic river delta islands like Grand Island or locate early airfield footprints at McClellan Air Force Base and Mather Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available
  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 Sacramento, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of Sacramento, 1951 Print
    1948 Sacramento
    1951 Print · USGS
    Post-war Northern California comes alive in this regional survey, capturing the era of expansion between the Central Valley and the High Sierra. Researchers can trace the rail networks of the Central California Traction and Sacramento Northern RR or locate landmarks like the State Capitol and University of California Davis.
  13. 1948 Map of Columbia, 1953 Print
    1948 Map of Columbia, 1953 Print
    1948 Columbia
    1953 Print · USGS
    Tuolumne and Calaveras counties in the late 1940s reveal a landscape shaped by the gold rush and emerging state preservation. Genealogists can trace family homesteads near Columbia and Murphys, or locate industrial sites like the Sheep Ranch Mine and Experimental Mine.
    6 unique versions available
  16. 1948 Map of Sonora, 1953 Print
    1948 Map of Sonora, 1953 Print
    1948 Sonora
    1953 Print · USGS
    Tuolumne County’s historic mining district is documented here in the late 1940s, centered on the corridor between the county seat and the Sierra foothills. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations from the Mark Twain Cabin to the Harvard Mine and the rail stops of the Sierra RR.
    5 unique versions available
  19. 1948 Map of Columbia, 1956 Print
    1948 Map of Columbia, 1956 Print
    1948 Columbia
    1956 Print · USGS
    Tuolumne County's gold rush heartland is documented here in the late 1940s, showing the preservation of Columbia before modern expansion. You can trace early mining claims and water routes like the Utica Ditch, Carson Hill Mine, and the now-familiar Moaning Caves.
    5 unique versions available
  22. 1948 Map of Sonora, 1962 Print
    1948 Map of Sonora, 1962 Print
    1948 Sonora
    1962 Print · USGS
    Tuolumne County's Mother Lode country comes alive in this post-war survey of the Sierra Foothills. Researchers can trace the path of the Sierra RR, locate the Harvard Mine, and explore historic communities from Chinese Camp to Soulsbyville.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1948 Map of Standard, 1964 Print
    1948 Map of Standard, 1964 Print
    1948 Standard
    1964 Print · USGS
    Tuolumne County’s timber and mining heritage is on full display in the late 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the Sierra RR through Standard, locate family landmarks like Gandolfo Ranch, and find old sites such as Morgan Chapel.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1949 Map of Columbia
    1949 Map of Columbia
    1949 Columbia
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Gold Country of Tuolumne and Calaveras counties is captured here just after World War II, showing a landscape defined by deep canyons and mining history. Researchers can trace the legacy of the 1849 rush through sites like Columbia State Park, the Vine Spring Mine, and the now-quiet settlement of Squabbletown.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1949 Map of Sonora
    1949 Map of Sonora
    1949 Sonora
    1949 Print · USGS
    Tuolumne County's mining heartland is captured here in the late 1940s, showing the intricate network of camps and mines around Sonora. Researchers can trace old family sites and mining claims near Jamestown, Tuttletown, and the Harvard Mine.
  34. 1949 Map of Standard
    1949 Map of Standard
    1949 Standard
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Sierra Nevada foothills come alive in the late 1940s, highlighting the industrial intersections of Tuolumne County. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like McNutt Ranch and the mining legacy of Soulsbyville or the Chickenfeed Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  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. 1956 Map of Sacramento
    1956 Map of Sacramento
    1956 Sacramento
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century California unfolds from the delta to the high Sierra, capturing a landscape of growing valley cities and burgeoning military airbases. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines and river towns from Woodland to Lodi, or explore the foothill settlements of Placerville and Jackson.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1957 Map of Sacramento, 1966 Print
    1957 Map of Sacramento, 1966 Print
    1957 Sacramento
    1966 Print · USGS
    In the mid-twentieth century, the California heartland was a hub of river transport, rail lines, and military airbases. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Gold Country towns like Angels Camp and Sonora or follow the path of the Southern Pacific RR through the growing suburbs of Sacramento.
    4 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. 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).
  52. 1993 Map of San Andreas, 1994 Print
    1993 Map of San Andreas, 1994 Print
    1993 San Andreas
    1994 Print · USGS
    The Mother Lode and High Sierra foothills come alive in the 1990s, showcasing a region defined by historic gold mining and massive water projects. Genealogists and historians can locate old mining sites and rural settlements like Volcano, San Andreas, and Mokelumne Hill.
  55. 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
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