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1950s Maps of Yuba County, California

Explore 26 historic maps of Yuba 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 Yuba 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 Yuba County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Yuba County, CA maps

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  1. 1950 Map of Oregon House
    1950 Map of Oregon House
    1950 Oregon House
    1950 Print · USGS
    Yuba County ranching and timber lands are captured here just after the mid-century, before modern development altered the rural landscape. Local historians can trace the foundations of Oregon House and Virginia Ranch, or locate the sites of the Peoria School and sawmill.
  4. 1950 Map of French Corral
    1950 Map of French Corral
    1950 French Corral
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Sierra foothills around the Yuba and Nevada County line are shown here in the years following the Second World War. Researchers can trace historic gold-country sites like French Corral, the San Juan Mine, and the Rice Crossing townsite.
  7. 1950 Map of Forbestown
    1950 Map of Forbestown
    1950 Forbestown
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Sierra Nevada foothills are captured mid-century during a shift from gold mining to timber and water management. Genealogists and historians can locate legacy sites like Old Forbestown, the Indian Cemetery, and inactive gold workings such as the Carlyle Mine.
  10. 1950 Map of Clipper Mills
    1950 Map of Clipper Mills
    1950 Clipper Mills
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Butte and Yuba county line is captured here in the mid-twentieth century, showing a landscape of mining claims and mountain ranches. Researchers can locate historic sites like the Monte de Oro Mine, Clipper Mills School, and the remote holdings at Maynards Ranch.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1950 Map of Challenge
    1950 Map of Challenge
    1950 Challenge
    1950 Print · USGS
    The northern Sierra foothills around Challenge are captured here at mid-century, before modern development reshaped the timber and mining landscape. Genealogists and researchers can trace family holdings like Indiana Ranch and the Girot Ranch or locate old operations at the Horseshoe Mine.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1950 Map of Strawberry Valley
    1950 Map of Strawberry Valley
    1950 Strawberry Valley
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Gold Country of the northern Sierras comes into focus at mid-century, showing the overlapping boundaries of Plumas and Tahoe National Forests. Genealogists and researchers can trace historical mining sites and river bars like Brandy City, Strawberry Valley, and the Palace Mine.
  19. 1950 Map of Camptonville
    1950 Map of Camptonville
    1950 Camptonville
    1950 Print · USGS
    The northern Sierra foothills are documented here in the mid-century, showing a landscape defined by deep river canyons and high-altitude ranching. Researchers can locate specific family lands and historic sites like Sleighville House, Joubert Diggings, and Freemans Crossing.
  22. 1950 Map of Rackerby
    1950 Map of Rackerby
    1950 Rackerby
    1950 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the Sierra Nevada are surveyed here in the mid-twentieth century as mining and ranching shaped the local landscape. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Upham Cem, Willow Glen Ranch, and schools in Sharon Valley and Rackerby.
  25. 1950 Map of American House
    1950 Map of American House
    1950 American House
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Plumas National Forest backcountry is documented here during the post-war era, showing a landscape defined by timber, water, and early mining. Trace local history through sites like American House, the Lexington Hill Lookout, and the Sanborn Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1951 Map of Camp Far West
    1951 Map of Camp Far West
    1951 Camp Far West
    1951 Print · USGS
    Yuba and Placer counties are shown in the early fifties as the military and ranching economy shaped the Bear River valley. Researchers can trace the Spenceville (Site), the Dairy Farm Mine, and the Lofton Cem.
  31. 1951 Map of Smartville
    1951 Map of Smartville
    1951 Smartville
    1951 Print · USGS
    The foothills of Yuba County appear here in the early fifties, caught between a mining past and a military present. Researchers can trace the legacy of the gold rush through the Blue Point Mine, the China Ditch, and the historic Timbuctoo (Site).
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1952 Map of Olivehurst, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Olivehurst, 1953 Print
    1952 Olivehurst
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Yuba and Feather River floodplains in the early fifties show a fascinating mix of orchard land, rail corridors, and new suburban growth. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Boardman Ranch or trace the early foundations of Ella Sch and Olivehurst School.
    5 unique versions available
  37. 1952 Map of Nicolaus, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Nicolaus, 1953 Print
    1952 Nicolaus
    1953 Print · USGS
    In the early 1950s, the Sutter County river basin was a vital hub of rail and agriculture at the junction of two major rivers. Trace local roots through the Nicolaus Cem, Fairview Church, and the many tracks of the Southern Pacific and Sacramento Northern railroads.
    4 unique versions available
  40. 1952 Map of Gridley, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Gridley, 1953 Print
    1952 Gridley
    1953 Print · USGS
    The fertile plains between Gridley and Live Oak are shown in high detail during the early fifties, a time of peak agricultural production in the Sacramento Valley. Genealogists and local historians can locate many rural landmarks including the Live Oak Cemetery, the County Fairground, and the West Liberty School.
    4 unique versions available
  43. 1952 Map of Yuba City, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Yuba City, 1954 Print
    1952 Yuba City
    1954 Print · USGS
    Marysville and Yuba City are captured at their mid-century confluence during an era of significant expansion and industrial activity. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Marysville Cemetery, while historians can trace the SOUTHERN PACIFIC rails and the Dantoni agricultural colony.
    5 unique versions available
  46. 1952 Map of Honcut, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Honcut, 1954 Print
    1952 Honcut
    1954 Print · USGS
    The northern Sacramento Valley's agricultural heartland is documented here during the mid-century expansion of its orchard and rail networks. Researchers can trace historic boundaries and family-named landmarks like Robinsons Corner, La Finca Orchards, and the junction of the Western Pacific railroad.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1952 Map of Sutter, 1955 Print
    1952 Map of Sutter, 1955 Print
    1952 Sutter
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Sacramento Valley's agricultural heartland is captured here in the early fifties, where the volcanic Sutter Buttes meet a network of canals and rail lines. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Franklin Home Site Church, the rural Encinal Sch, and the busy Packing Plant near the Feather River.
    4 unique versions available
  52. 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
  55. 1952 Map of Gridley, 1959 Print
    1952 Map of Gridley, 1959 Print
    1952 Gridley
    1959 Print · USGS
    The agricultural heart of the Sacramento Valley is captured here in the early fifties, showing the intricate canal networks and rail lines of the day. Researchers can trace family roots through the Onstott Ranch, Lone Tree School, and the Gridley-Biggs Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1952 Map of Marysville, 1959 Print
    1952 Map of Marysville, 1959 Print
    1952 Marysville
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Yuba-Sutter region at mid-century reveals a landscape of river-driven agriculture and expanding rail hubs. Researchers can trace the development of Yuba City and Marysville alongside rural landmarks like Plumas Lake and the Sutter Nat Wildlife Refuge.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1953 Map of Sheridan, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Sheridan, 1954 Print
    1953 Sheridan
    1954 Print · USGS
    Sheridan and the surrounding ranchlands are captured here in the early 1950s, showing the intersection of the Central Valley’s water and rail networks. Researchers can trace historic land boundaries like the Johnson Grant Rancho and old infrastructure along the Southern Pacific railroad.
    4 unique versions available
  64. 1953 Map of Lincoln, 1959 Print
    1953 Map of Lincoln, 1959 Print
    1953 Lincoln
    1959 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Placer County is captured here during a period of agricultural stability and industrial growth. Researchers can trace family ranching legacies at WF Fiddyment Ranch or explore the clay industry near Clayton and Lincoln.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1955 Map of Forbestown, 1965 Print
    1955 Map of Forbestown, 1965 Print
    1955 Forbestown
    1965 Print · USGS
    The rugged gold country of Butte County comes into focus in this mid-century survey, documenting a landscape shaped by timber and mining. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Forbestown, locate the Indian Cemetery, and follow the Feather River Railway past the Gold Bank Mine.
  70. 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
  73. 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
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