Historical Maps of California
California maps (16,595)
- 1886 Map of California, United States
1886 CaliforniaOriginally titled "Camp Mohave 1886"Published 1886 - 1886 Map of California, United States
1886 CaliforniaOriginally titled "Granite Range 1886"Published 1886 - 1886 Map of California, United States
1886 CaliforniaIncludes Lassen County, CA, Plumas County, CA, and othersOriginally titled "Honey Lake 1886"Published 1886 - 1886 Map of California, United States
1886 CaliforniaOriginally titled "Lassen Peak 1886"Published 1886 - 1886 Map of California, United States
1886 CaliforniaIncludes Siskiyou County, CA, Oregon, and othersOriginally titled "Modoc Lava Bed 1886"Published 1886 - 1886 Map of California, United States, 1896 Print
1886 CaliforniaOriginally titled "Shasta 1886"Published 1896 - 1886 Map of California, United States, 1898 Print
1886 CaliforniaOriginally titled "Shasta 1886"Published 1898 - 1888 Map of California, United States, 1956 Print
1888 CaliforniaOriginally titled "Bidwell Bar 1888"Published 1956
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Frequently asked questions about California historical maps
Can I purchase a physical print of a historical map of California?
Yes! Every map in our collection can be purchased as a museum-quality print that we meticulously lay out by hand to ensure the highest quality final product. We offer a variety of sizes and prints can be either framed or unframed. Explore purchase options by clicking the "Buy Print" button on any map page.
Why are historical maps of California important for research and professional purposes?
Historical maps of California offer a unique perspective on an area's past, making them invaluable for environmental consultants, surveyors, legal professionals, geneologists, historians, and hobbyists alike. They are used in environmental site assessments, lot line research, and land dispute resolution.
What types of historical maps are available for California?
Our diverse collection includes detailed topographic maps from the United States Geological Survey's Historical Topographic Map Collection as well as from a variety of public and private collections we've sourced, each providing a unique glimpse into California's past. We'll soon begin to offer historical aerial images as well.
What advanced features do you offer for professional use?
We offer advanced features including 3D terrain visualization, georeferencing, customizeable base maps, multi-layering capabilities, and annotation tools. These features allow for in-depth analysis, customization, and report building utilizing our historical map collection.
How can I find a specific historical map of California?
Our platform has over 185,000 fully digitized and interactive maps, and 16,595 maps available specifically for California. You can easily filter and search by address, place, date, scale, or landmark to find the specific map they need, or browse our collection by city, county, and state.
How can I contribute a historical map of California that's not in your collection?
We welcome contributions! If you have a map that isn't in our collection, reach out to us at hello@pastmaps.com. We can assist with digitizing individual maps or entire collections.
What is the oldest map of California in your collection?
The oldest map of California in our collection is from 1886.
How can I download a map of California?
Every map in our collection can be freely downloaded as a high-resolution GeoTIFF or GeoPDF file. You can use this file with mapping software or print it out for personal use.