Old Maps of California, Missouri for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 11 historic maps of California. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
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Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of California.


California, MO maps

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  1. 1888 Map of Boonville
    1888 Map of Boonville
    1888 Boonville
    1888 Print · USGS
    Central Missouri comes to life in the late nineteenth century as the river economy of Boonville meets the iron rails of the Missouri Pacific Railroad. Genealogists and historians can trace old community centers like Latham Store, Chouteau Springs, and the townships of Richland and Saline.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1947 Map of Jefferson City, 1949 Print
    1947 Map of Jefferson City, 1949 Print
    1947 Jefferson City
    1949 Print · USGS
    Central Missouri and the northern Ozarks come into focus in this late 1940s survey of the river-and-rail landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Jefferson City and Sedalia or locate family roots near Bagnell Dam and the Lake of the Ozarks.

  3. 1951 Map of California South, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of California South, 1953 Print
    1951 California South
    1953 Print · USGS
    Moniteau County's rural townships are captured here in the early 1950s, showing a landscape of small family farms and local parish life. Researchers can trace ancestral roots through numerous family cemeteries and old school sites like Gamble Cem, Pluck Sch, and Corticelli Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1952 Map of California North, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of California North, 1953 Print
    1952 California North
    1953 Print · USGS
    In the early 1950s, the area north of California, Missouri, was a landscape of small family farms and rural schoolhouses. Genealogists can trace family roots through several private burial grounds like Strickfaden Cem and identify local landmarks like the Old Salem Ch.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1954 Map of Jefferson City
    1954 Map of Jefferson City
    1954 Jefferson City
    1954 Print · USGS
    Central Missouri in the early postwar years showcases a landscape defined by the winding Lake of the Ozarks and the state capital at Jefferson City. Researchers can trace the mid-century rail networks of the Missouri Pacific RR and locate rural communities like Tuscumbia, St Elizabeth, and St Anthony.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1955 Map of Jefferson City, 1967 Print
    1955 Map of Jefferson City, 1967 Print
    1955 Jefferson City
    1967 Print · USGS
    Central Missouri in the mid-fifties is defined by the winding Missouri River and the expanding reach of Lake of the Ozarks. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Missouri Pacific or locate the early footprint of Whiteman AFB and Jefferson City.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1958 Map of Jefferson City
    1958 Map of Jefferson City
    1958 Jefferson City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central Missouri in the late fifties shows a region transforming through the growth of Whiteman Air Force Base and the Lake of the Ozarks. Researchers can trace rail lines like the Missouri Pacific or find family roots at Enloe Cemetery and Mount Pleasant Cem.

  8. 1959 Map of Jefferson City
    1959 Map of Jefferson City
    1959 Jefferson City
    1959 Print · USGS
    Central Missouri is captured during the mid-fifties as the river economy and rail networks like the Missouri Pacific met the rise of the automobile. Local researchers can trace family landmarks and rural infrastructure from the Lake of the Ozarks up to Providence Cemetery and Knob Noster State Park.

  9. 1982 Map of Jefferson City, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Jefferson City, 1983 Print
    1982 Jefferson City
    1983 Print · USGS
    Mid-Missouri in the early eighties shows the corridor between Columbia and Jefferson City during a period of modern growth. Genealogists and historians can trace the Missouri Pacific Railroad route, family plots at Memorial Park Cem, and landmarks like Osage City and Lupus.

  10. 2021 Map of California South, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of California South, 2021 Print
    2021 California South
    2021 Print · USGS
    Moniteau County at the start of the 2020s shows a landscape of winding creeks and rural settlements south of the county seat. Researchers can trace family history at Boeckhaus Cem or Gamble Cem and locate crossings at Burris Fork Bridge.

  11. 2021 Map of California North, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of California North, 2021 Print
    2021 California North
    2021 Print · USGS
    Moniteau County in the early 2020s remains centered on the city of California, where the local seat and courthouse anchor the region. Genealogists can trace family lines across several small burial grounds, including Schmutz Cem, Howard Cem, and Strickfaden Cem.

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