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1950s Maps of Ventura County, California

Explore 38 historic maps of Ventura County 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 Ventura County'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 Ventura County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Ventura County, CA maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Triunfo Pass
    1950 Map of Triunfo Pass
    1950 Triunfo Pass
    1950 Print · USGS
    The coastal Santa Monica Mountains come into focus just after the war as new highways begin to carve through the canyons. Genealogists and hikers can trace the original locations of Yerba Buena Sch, Solromar, and the Triunfo Lookout.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1950 Map of Point Mugu
    1950 Map of Point Mugu
    1950 Point Mugu
    1950 Print · USGS
    Coastal Ventura County during the post-war era reveals a shoreline balanced between military expansion and the canyons of the Santa Monica Mountains. Collectors and local historians can trace the early layout of the Point Mugu Naval Reservation and follow the path of the Roosevelt Highway.
  7. 1950 Map of Thousand Oaks, 1955 Print
    1950 Map of Thousand Oaks, 1955 Print
    1950 Thousand Oaks
    1955 Print · USGS
    Thousand Oaks and the surrounding ranch lands are shown here in the early fifties, just as the regional highway network began to modernize. Researchers can locate early community hubs like Triunfo Corner, Greenwich Village, and the Conejo Sch.
    5 unique versions available
  10. 1950 Map of Pitas Point, 1955 Print
    1950 Map of Pitas Point, 1955 Print
    1950 Pitas Point
    1955 Print · USGS
    Coastal Ventura County comes into focus in the early fifties, showing the narrow passage between the steep hills and the Pacific Ocean. Researchers can trace the railroad line past Punta and locate water sources like Los Sauces Creek and Rincon Cr.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1950 Map of Newbury Park, 1956 Print
    1950 Map of Newbury Park, 1956 Print
    1950 Newbury Park
    1956 Print · USGS
    Ventura County during the early postwar years shows a landscape of transitions, from the mountain slopes to emerging valley settlements. Researchers can trace the development of Newbury Park and Lake Sherwood alongside local landmarks like Timber Sch and the Conejo Valley Airport.
    5 unique versions available
  16. 1950 Map of Point Dume, 1956 Print
    1950 Map of Point Dume, 1956 Print
    1950 Point Dume
    1956 Print · USGS
    The coastal canyons and peaks of western Los Angeles County appear here in the early fifties, before the surge of modern residential expansion. Researchers can trace early ranch sites like Kincaid Ranch, visit Seminole Hot Springs, or locate the Castro Pk Lookout.
    6 unique versions available
  19. 1950 Map of Camarillo, 1956 Print
    1950 Map of Camarillo, 1956 Print
    1950 Camarillo
    1956 Print · USGS
    Ventura County at the dawn of the fifties reveals a thriving agricultural valley transitioning into a regional hub. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of Camarillo, the sprawling Camarillo State Hospital, and family landmarks like Broome Ranch.
    7 unique versions available
  22. 1951 Map of Newbury Park
    1951 Map of Newbury Park
    1951 Newbury Park
    1951 Print · USGS
    Ventura County's southern valleys are captured here in the early fifties, before the age of massive freeway expansion. Trace early aviation history and local landmarks like Conejo Valley Airport, Lake Sherwood, and the neighborhood of Ven-tu Park.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1951 Map of Oxnard
    1951 Map of Oxnard
    1951 Oxnard
    1951 Print · USGS
    Ventura County's coastal plain was a hub of military and agricultural activity in the early fifties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like the Old Olivas Adobe or locate legacy burials at the Japanese Cem and Masonic Cem.
  28. 1951 Map of Point Dume
    1951 Map of Point Dume
    1951 Point Dume
    1951 Print · USGS
    The coastal mountains of Malibu and the Santa Monica range appear here in the early fifties, before the arrival of modern suburban sprawl. Researchers can trace historic landmarks like Seminole Hot Springs, the Kincaid Ranch, and the early layout of Malibu Riviera.
  31. 1951 Map of Pitas Point
    1951 Map of Pitas Point
    1951 Pitas Point
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Ventura coast in the early fifties shows a busy corridor of petroleum production and transit squeezed between the mountains and the sea. You can trace the Southern Pacific tracks and Highway 101 past the settlement of Sea Cliff and numerous Oil Wells.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1951 Map of Camarillo
    1951 Map of Camarillo
    1951 Camarillo
    1951 Print · USGS
    Ventura County's fertile coastal valleys are captured here in the early fifties during a period of significant institutional expansion. Researchers can trace the layout of the Camarillo State Hospital, the grounds of St Johns Seminary, and early rail operations along the Southern Pacific.
  37. 1951 Map of Simi, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Simi, 1952 Print
    1951 Simi
    1952 Print · USGS
    Simi Valley and Moorpark are captured in the early fifties during an era of agricultural prosperity and early suburban planning. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Virginia Colony settlement, the Simi Sta railroad stop, and the Cem south of the tracks.
    6 unique versions available
  40. 1951 Map of Santa Paula Peak, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Santa Paula Peak, 1952 Print
    1951 Santa Paula Peak
    1952 Print · USGS
    Ventura County's backcountry and the northern fringes of the Santa Clara River Valley are shown here in the early fifties, just as the regional oil industry and wilderness protections were maturing. Researchers can trace historic family holdings like Ferndale Ranch or find high-elevation landmarks such as the Santa Paula Peak Lookout and Sulphur Springs.
    6 unique versions available
  43. 1951 Map of Santa Susana, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Santa Susana, 1952 Print
    1951 Santa Susana
    1952 Print · USGS
    Simi Valley and the surrounding mountains are captured here in the early fifties, showing the region before modern suburban expansion. Researchers can trace ranching history at Tapo Ranch, locate the Santa Susana Airport, or follow the Southern Pacific line through the Santa Susana Tunnel.
    6 unique versions available
  46. 1951 Map of Saticoy, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Saticoy, 1952 Print
    1951 Saticoy
    1952 Print · USGS
    Ventura County during the early fifties reveals a landscape of expanding citrus groves and growing petroleum fields. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Montalvo, locate the Ivy Lawn Cemetery, and find early landmarks like the Drive-in Theatre.
    5 unique versions available
  49. 1951 Map of Santa Paula, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Santa Paula, 1952 Print
    1951 Santa Paula
    1952 Print · USGS
    Santa Paula and the Santa Clara River valley appear in the early fifties during a peak era for local citrus and oil production. Researchers can find old campus sites like Barbara Webster Sch, the Santa Paula Airport, and the industrial network of Oil Wells on South Mountain.
    6 unique versions available
  52. 1951 Map of Ventura, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Ventura, 1952 Print
    1951 Ventura
    1952 Print · USGS
    Ventura and the surrounding river valley show a unique blend of coastal settlement and oil industry growth in the early fifties. Researchers can trace the development of neighborhood schools like Will Rogers School, the legacy of Mission San Buenaventura, and early industrial sites at Ortonville and Casitas Springs.
    7 unique versions available
  55. 1951 Map of Moorpark, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Moorpark, 1952 Print
    1951 Moorpark
    1952 Print · USGS
    Ventura County citrus groves and oil fields define this landscape in the early fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Moorpark, locate the Bardsdale Cem, and follow the Southern Pacific rail line through Simi Valley.
    5 unique versions available
  58. 1951 Map of Fillmore, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Fillmore, 1953 Print
    1951 Fillmore
    1953 Print · USGS
    Ventura County citrus and oil country comes to life in this midcentury survey of the Santa Clara River valley. Trace family roots at Bardsdale or Fillmore, and locate historic landmarks like the Santa Clara Sch and the Fish Hatchery.
    7 unique versions available
  61. 1952 Map of Thousand Oaks
    1952 Map of Thousand Oaks
    1952 Thousand Oaks
    1952 Print · USGS
    Thousand Oaks and the Conejo Valley are captured in the early fifties, just as this ranching region began to modernize. Researchers can locate the original Conejo School, the Conejo Valley Airport, and old landmarks like Triunfo Corner and the Olson Cemetery.
  64. 1952 Map of Calabasas, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Calabasas, 1953 Print
    1952 Calabasas
    1953 Print · USGS
    The western San Fernando Valley meets the Simi Hills in the early fifties, showing a landscape of foothill ranching and early canyon communities. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Chatsworth Lake Manor, the L A Pet Cemetery, and Las Virgenes School.
    9 unique versions available
  67. 1952 Map of Val Verde, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Val Verde, 1953 Print
    1952 Val Verde
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Santa Clara River valley and the petroleum-rich canyons of the Santa Susana Mountains are shown here in the early fifties. Researchers can trace historic family holdings like Hathaway Ranch and Lechler Ranch alongside the Southern Pacific line.
    7 unique versions available
  70. 1952 Map of Matilija, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Matilija, 1953 Print
    1952 Matilija
    1953 Print · USGS
    Ventura County in the early fifties shows a valley transitioning from citrus groves and ranches to established towns. Researchers can trace the early layout of Meiners Oaks or locate landmarks like the Matilija Hot Springs and Santa Ana Valley Sch.
    5 unique versions available
  73. 1952 Map of Ojai, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Ojai, 1953 Print
    1952 Ojai
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Ojai Valley appears in the early fifties as a landscape of citrus groves, canyon trails, and mountain-rimmed schools. Trace the early layout of Ojai and its connection to the Southern Pacific rail line, or find local landmarks like Thacher School and Dennison Park.
    5 unique versions available
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