Historical Maps of Santa Cruz County

Journey back in time with 252 historical maps of Santa Cruz County, dating from 1897 to present day. Experience the captivating history of Santa Cruz County through detailed topographic maps, featuring cities, landmarks, and geographical changes. Explore each map deeply with our interactive high-resolution viewer and extensive library data. Begin your historical adventure now!

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Santa Cruz County maps (252)

  1. 1897 Map of Palo Alto1897 Map of Palo Alto
    1897 (1897 print)
    Palo Alto Map
    Santa Cruz County, CA
    Scale: 1:62500
  2. 1899 Map of Palo Alto1899 Map of Palo Alto
    1899 (1899 print)
    Palo Alto Map
    Santa Cruz County, CA
    Scale: 1:62500
  3. 1899 Map of Palo Alto1899 Map of Palo Alto
    1899 (1899 print)
    Palo Alto Map
    Santa Cruz County, CA
    Scale: 1:62500
  4. 1899 Map of Palo Alto, 1901 Print1899 Map of Palo Alto, 1901 Print
    1899 (1901 print)
    Palo Alto Map
    Santa Cruz County, CA
    Scale: 1:62500
  5. 1899 Map of Palo Alto, 1906 Print1899 Map of Palo Alto, 1906 Print
    1899 (1906 print)
    Palo Alto Map
    Santa Cruz County, CA
    Scale: 1:62500
  6. 1899 Map of Palo Alto, 1909 Print1899 Map of Palo Alto, 1909 Print
    1899 (1909 print)
    Palo Alto Map
    Santa Cruz County, CA
    Scale: 1:62500
  7. 1899 Map of Palo Alto, 1911 Print1899 Map of Palo Alto, 1911 Print
    1899 (1911 print)
    Palo Alto Map
    Santa Cruz County, CA
    Scale: 1:62500
  8. 1899 Map of Palo Alto, 1920 Print1899 Map of Palo Alto, 1920 Print
    1899 (1920 print)
    Palo Alto Map
    Santa Cruz County, CA
    Scale: 1:62500
  9. 1899 Map of Palo Alto, 1923 Print1899 Map of Palo Alto, 1923 Print
    1899 (1923 print)
    Palo Alto Map
    Santa Cruz County, CA
    Scale: 1:62500
  10. 1899 Map of Palo Alto, 1930 Print1899 Map of Palo Alto, 1930 Print
    1899 (1930 print)
    Palo Alto Map
    Santa Cruz County, CA
    Scale: 1:62500
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Frequently asked questions about Santa Cruz County historical maps

Why are historical maps of Santa Cruz County important for research and professional purposes?

Historical maps of Santa Cruz County offer a unique perspective on the area's past, making them invaluable for environmental consultants, surveyors, legal professionals, 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 Santa Cruz County?

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 Santa Cruz County's past.

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 Santa Cruz County?

Our platform has over 185,000 fully digitized and interactive maps, and 252 maps available specifically for Santa Cruz County. Users can easily filter and search by address, place, date, scale, or landmark to find the specific map they need.

How can I contribute a historical map of Santa Cruz County 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 Santa Cruz County in your collection?

The oldest map of Santa Cruz County in our collection is from 1897.

How can I download or print a map of Santa Cruz County?

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. For information on purchasing a custom print, please contact us at hello@pastmaps.com.

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