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Historical Maps of California

What stories do these 16,594 old maps tell about California's past? From 1886 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 California's history through maps:

  • Trace California'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 California's history with these remarkable must-see maps.

California maps

(16,594)

  1. 1886 Map of Alturas
    1886 Map of Alturas
    1886 Alturas
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers California, including Alturas, Cedarville, and other nearby areas
  2. 1886 Map of Honey Lake
    1886 Map of Honey Lake
    1886 Honey Lake
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers California, including Susanville, Susanville, and other nearby areas
  3. 1886 Map of Lassen Peak
    1886 Map of Lassen Peak
    1886 Lassen Peak
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers California, including Burney, Westwood, and other nearby areas
  4. 1886 Map of Camp Mohave
    1886 Map of Camp Mohave
    1886 Camp Mohave
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers California, including Henderson, Bullhead City, and other nearby areas
  5. 1886 Map of Modoc Lava Bed
    1886 Map of Modoc Lava Bed
    1886 Modoc Lava Bed
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers California, including Tulelake, Dorris, and other nearby areas
  6. 1886 Map of Shasta
    1886 Map of Shasta
    1886 Shasta
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers California, including Yreka, Mount Shasta, and other nearby areas
  7. 1886 Map of Granite Range
    1886 Map of Granite Range
    1886 Granite Range
    1886 Print · USGS
    Covers California, including Gerlach, Empire, and other nearby areas
  8. 1886 Map of Shasta, 1896 Print
    1886 Map of Shasta, 1896 Print
    1886 Shasta
    1896 Print · USGS
    Covers California, including Yreka, Mount Shasta, and other nearby areas
  9. 1886 Map of Shasta, 1898 Print
    1886 Map of Shasta, 1898 Print
    1886 Shasta
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers California, including Yreka, Mount Shasta, and other nearby areas
  10. 1888 Map of Marysville
    1888 Map of Marysville
    1888 Marysville
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers California, including Yuba City, Linda, and other nearby areas
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Frequently asked questions

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