Historical Maps of Lake Forest, California

What stories do these 53 old maps tell about Lake Forest's past? From 1901 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Lake Forest's history through maps:

  • Trace Lake Forest's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Lake Forest's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Lake Forest, CA maps

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  1. 1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1901 Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lake Forest, including California, and others.

  2. 1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1901 Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lake Forest, including California, and others.

  3. 1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1905 Print
    1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1905 Print
    1901 Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lake Forest, including California, and others.

  4. 1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1910 Print
    1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1910 Print
    1901 Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1910 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lake Forest, including California, and others.

  5. 1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1910 Print
    1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1910 Print
    1901 Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1910 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lake Forest, including California, and others.

  6. 1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1912 Print
    1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1912 Print
    1901 Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1912 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lake Forest, including California, and others.

  7. 1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1912 Print
    1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1912 Print
    1901 Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1912 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lake Forest, including California, and others.

  8. 1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1921 Print
    1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1921 Print
    1901 Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1921 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lake Forest, including California, and others.

  9. 1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1921 Print
    1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1921 Print
    1901 Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1921 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lake Forest, including California, and others.

  10. 1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1948 Print
    1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1948 Print
    1901 Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Lake Forest, including California, and others.

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