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1950s Maps of Yolo County, California

Explore 45 historic maps of Yolo 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 Yolo 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 Yolo County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Yolo County, CA maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Taylor Monument, 1960 Print
    1950 Map of Taylor Monument, 1960 Print
    1950 Taylor Monument
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento River delta and American Basin are shown here in the mid-century, defined by an intricate system of levees and canals. You can trace the Sacramento Northern rail line and locate rural landmarks like American Basin School and Kiesel.
  4. 1951 Map of Taylor Monument
    1951 Map of Taylor Monument
    1951 Taylor Monument
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento River delta and American Basin are shown at mid-century during a period of significant agricultural and infrastructure development. Trace local family history at Monument Sch, follow the Sacramento Northern rail, or locate the site of Radio Sta KCRA.
  7. 1951 Map of Mt. Vaca, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Mt. Vaca, 1952 Print
    1951 Mt. Vaca
    1952 Print · USGS
    Solano County rangelands and the steep ridges of the Vaca Mountains appear here as they were in the early fifties. Local historians and genealogists can trace family holdings like Pioneer Ranch or find the former site of the Rhine School (Abandoned) along Alamo Creek.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1951 Map of Mt. Vaca, 1959 Print
    1951 Map of Mt. Vaca, 1959 Print
    1951 Mt. Vaca
    1959 Print · USGS
    Northern California's agricultural valleys and ridges are captured here in the early fifties. Researchers can trace rural life through landmarks like Peña House, Mankas Corner, and schools such as Gordon Valley School.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1952 Map of Verona, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Verona, 1953 Print
    1952 Verona
    1953 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Sacramento and Feather Rivers in the early 1950s reveals a landscape shaped by levees, canals, and river landings. Genealogists and researchers can trace rural life at Pleasant Grove Sch or locate the historic river hubs at Verona and Vernon Landing.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1952 Map of Kirkville, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Kirkville, 1953 Print
    1952 Kirkville
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento River corridor in the early fifties is mapped here in detail, showing a landscape defined by industrial pumping and river landings. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Poffenbergers Landing, Tyndall Mound, and the settlement of Cranmore.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1952 Map of Woodland, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Woodland, 1953 Print
    1952 Woodland
    1953 Print · USGS
    Woodland and the surrounding Yolo County landscape are captured here in the early fifties, featuring an extensive network of irrigation canals and rail. Genealogists can locate family sites near Willow Oak School, the Woodland Cemetery, and Plainfield Union Sch.
    7 unique versions available
  22. 1952 Map of Merritt, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Merritt, 1953 Print
    1952 Merritt
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Yolo County plains come alive in the early 1950s, showing the early campus of the University of California College of Agriculture. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Southern Pacific through Merritt or locate mid-century landmarks like the Drive-in Theatre.
    6 unique versions available
  25. 1952 Map of Saxon, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Saxon, 1953 Print
    1952 Saxon
    1953 Print · USGS
    Solano and Yolo counties are captured here in the early fifties, showing a landscape of established ranching and strategic water management. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named lands like Bulkley Ranch and find the historic Tremont Cem near the Sacramento Northern line.
    5 unique versions available
  28. 1952 Map of Liberty Island, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Liberty Island, 1953 Print
    1952 Liberty Island
    1953 Print · USGS
    The California Delta's reclaimed marshlands are shown here in the early fifties, just as the region's hydraulic systems and gas exploration were maturing. Researchers can trace the levee-protected agricultural tracts of Liberty Island and find local landmarks like Liberty Farms and the Swing Bridge.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1952 Map of Eldorado Bend, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Eldorado Bend, 1953 Print
    1952 Eldorado Bend
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento River winds through the fertile Central Valley in the early fifties, revealing an engineered landscape of levees and canals. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Southern Pacific rail line to Dufour or locate Marys Cemetery near the center of the basin.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 1952 Map of Davis, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Davis, 1953 Print
    1952 Davis
    1953 Print · USGS
    Davis and the University of California campus are centered in this mid-century survey of the Yolo County agricultural corridor. Researchers can trace the early footprint of the College of Agriculture, the Southern Pacific rail line, and the rural site of Swingle.
    8 unique versions available
  37. 1952 Map of Courtland, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Courtland, 1953 Print
    1952 Courtland
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento Delta in the early fifties shows a landscape of engineered waterways and island farming communities. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of riverfront towns like Courtland and Locke or follow the Southern Pacific rail line.
    6 unique versions available
  40. 1952 Map of Clarksburg, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Clarksburg, 1954 Print
    1952 Clarksburg
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento River delta comes alive in the early 1950s, showing the intersection of heavy industry and ancient landmarks. Trace the agricultural roots of the region through the Sugar Beet Plant, find the Indian Mound, or locate the vanished stops of the Southern Pacific railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1952 Map of Courtland, 1959 Print
    1952 Map of Courtland, 1959 Print
    1952 Courtland
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento Delta comes alive in the early fifties, showing a landscape defined by river commerce and sprawling ranch holdings. Family researchers can locate Tremont Cem, Liberty Sch, and long-established properties like Glide Ranch and Maxwell Ranch.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1952 Map of Knights Landing, 1959 Print
    1952 Map of Knights Landing, 1959 Print
    1952 Knights Landing
    1959 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Sutter and Yolo counties are defined here by a complex network of levees, bypasses, and river bends. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Fairview Cemetery and Wilson School alongside the bustling rail lines of the Southern Pacific.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1952 Map of Knights Landing, 1964 Print
    1952 Map of Knights Landing, 1964 Print
    1952 Knights Landing
    1964 Print · USGS
    The riverfront and rail junction of Knights Landing are captured here in the early fifties, showing the intricate water management of the Sacramento Valley. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks like McGriff Lakes, the Knights Landing School, and the local cemetery.
    5 unique versions available
  52. 1953 Map of Madison, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Madison, 1954 Print
    1953 Madison
    1954 Print · USGS
    Madison and the surrounding Yolo County farmland are captured here in the early fifties during a period of steady agricultural growth. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific line to the old Cottonwood Cemetery or locate local landmarks like Citrona and Jacobs Corner.
    4 unique versions available
  55. 1953 Map of Dunnigan, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Dunnigan, 1954 Print
    1953 Dunnigan
    1954 Print · USGS
    The agricultural heart of Yolo and Colusa counties is captured here in the early fifties, where the railroad meets the valley floor. Genealogists and historians can locate the Johns District School, the Johns Cem, and the rail stops at Dunnigan and Hershey.
    4 unique versions available
  58. 1953 Map of Winters, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Winters, 1954 Print
    1953 Winters
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Yolo-Solano border comes alive in this mid-century survey of the agricultural valley floor and rising foothills. Local historians can trace the Southern Pacific rail line through Arroz or locate rural landmarks like Buckeye School and Putah Creek.
    6 unique versions available
  61. 1953 Map of Grays Bend, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Grays Bend, 1954 Print
    1953 Grays Bend
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Yolo County floodplains in the early fifties reveal a landscape defined by massive water projects and the Sacramento river-and-rail economy. Researchers can trace the path of the Elkhorn Ferry, the Willow Spring Union School, and the industrial Beet Pulp Silo.
    4 unique versions available
  64. 1953 Map of Allendale, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Allendale, 1954 Print
    1953 Allendale
    1954 Print · USGS
    Solano County agriculture and rail infrastructure are on full display in the early fifties, centered on the Allendale community. Genealogists can locate family-named landmarks and rural institutions like Browns Valley School, Union Chapel, and the village of Hartley.
    6 unique versions available
  67. 1953 Map of Zamora, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Zamora, 1955 Print
    1953 Zamora
    1955 Print · USGS
    Yolo County's agricultural and energy landscape is captured here in the mid-fifties, centered on the Zamora rail stop and the eastern Dunnigan Hills. Genealogists and historians can trace early infrastructure like the Dunnigan Gas Field, several Gas Wells, and the Southern Pacific tracks.
    3 unique versions available
  70. 1953 Map of Vacaville, 1959 Print
    1953 Map of Vacaville, 1959 Print
    1953 Vacaville
    1959 Print · USGS
    Solano County's agricultural heartland is documented here during the mid-fifties as the local rail and military presence expanded. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous rural school sites like Grant Sch and lost rail stops such as Batavia or Dozier.
  73. 1953 Map of Dunnigan, 1959 Print
    1953 Map of Dunnigan, 1959 Print
    1953 Dunnigan
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento River valley in the early 1950s shows a landscape of river landings and railroad towns at the height of its mid-century agricultural reach. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Dunnigan and Zamora, or locate family landmarks like Johns Cemetery and Marys Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
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