What are the different types of historical maps available for California?

There are a diverse and wide variety of historical maps available for California. On Pastmaps.com, you'll find 124 topographic maps and aerials.

What is the oldest map of California?

According to Pastmaps.com, the oldest map of California is from 1900.

Where can I purchase historical maps of California for my home or office?

You can purchase museum-quality prints of any of the 124 historical maps of California on Pastmaps.com.

Where can I download high-res historical maps of California?

You can download high-res versions of any of the 124 historical maps of California on Pastmaps.com. Use them however you'd like, no subscription required.

Are there historical topographic maps available for California?

According to Pastmaps.com, there are 124 historical topographic maps available for California.

Is there historical aerial imagery available for California?

According to Pastmaps.com, high-res modern satellite and LiDAR imagery are available for this area, but historical aerial imagery is not yet available.

Where are historical maps of California sourced from?

According to Pastmaps.com, historical maps of California are sourced from a variety of trusted public and private collections, including libraries and archives such as the USGS and the US Library of Congress.

1900-1909 Maps of California

Explore 124 historic maps of California from 1900-1909. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how California's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring California's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

California maps

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1900 Map of Silver Peak
1900 Silver Peak
1900 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Silver Peak, Mono County, and other nearby areas
5 unique versions available
1900 Map of Pasadena
1900 Pasadena
1900 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Los Angeles, Glendale, and other nearby areas
10 unique versions available
1900 Map of Colfax
1900 Colfax
1900 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Colfax, Foresthill, and other nearby areas
1900 Map of Tujunga
1900 Tujunga
1900 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Los Angeles, Glendale, and other nearby areas
7 unique versions available
1900 Map of Los Angeles
1900 Los Angeles
1900 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Los Angeles, Glendale, and other nearby areas
8 unique versions available
1900 Map of Yosemite
1900 Yosemite
1900 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Foresta, Hite Cove, and other nearby areas
1900 Map of Fernando
1900 Fernando
1900 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Los Angeles, Glendale, and other nearby areas
7 unique versions available
1900 Map of Triunfo Pass
1900 Triunfo Pass
1900 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1900 Map of Piru
1900 Piru
1900 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, and other nearby areas
1900 Map of San Luis
1900 San Luis
1900 Print · USGS
Covers California, including San Luis Obispo, Atascadero, and other nearby areas
4 unique versions available
1900 Map of Cucamonga
1900 Cucamonga
1900 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Fontana, Ontario, and other nearby areas
1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1
1901 Southern California Sheet No. 1
1901 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas
11 unique versions available
1901 Map of Elcajon
1901 Elcajon
1901 Print · USGS
Covers California, including San Diego, El Cajon, and other nearby areas
1901 Map of Redding
1901 Redding
1901 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Redding, Shasta Lake, and other nearby areas
7 unique versions available
1901 Map of Big Trees
1901 Big Trees
1901 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Sonora, Sonora Meadows, and other nearby areas
9 unique versions available
1901 Map of Santa Ana
1901 Santa Ana
1901 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Santa Ana, Irvine, and other nearby areas
6 unique versions available
1901 Map of San Jacinto
1901 San Jacinto
1901 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Hemet, Cathedral City, and other nearby areas
9 unique versions available
1901 Map of Karquines
1901 Karquines
1901 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Concord, Vallejo, and other nearby areas
6 unique versions available
1901 Map of San Bernardino
1901 San Bernardino
1901 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Riverside, Fontana, and other nearby areas
8 unique versions available
1901 Map of Anaheim
1901 Anaheim
1901 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Anaheim, Santa Ana, and other nearby areas
7 unique versions available
1901 Map of Redlands
1901 Redlands
1901 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Redlands, Highland, and other nearby areas
9 unique versions available
1901 Map of Elsinore
1901 Elsinore
1901 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Riverside, Moreno Valley, and other nearby areas
8 unique versions available
1901 Map of Escondido
1901 Escondido
1901 Print · USGS
Covers California, including San Diego, Oceanside, and other nearby areas
6 unique versions available
1901 Map of Oceanside
1901 Oceanside
1901 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Oceanside, Carlsbad, and other nearby areas
8 unique versions available
1901 Map of San Luis Rey
1901 San Luis Rey
1901 Print · USGS
Covers California, including San Diego, Oceanside, and other nearby areas
8 unique versions available

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Frequently asked questions

What are the different types of historical maps available for California?
There are a diverse and wide variety of historical maps available for California. On Pastmaps.com, you'll find 124 topographic maps and aerials.
What is the oldest map of California?
According to Pastmaps.com, the oldest map of California is this 1900 Map of Silver Peak.
Where can I purchase historical maps of California for my home or office?
You can purchase museum-quality prints of any of the 124 historical maps of California on Pastmaps.com.
Where can I download high-res historical maps of California?
You can download high-res versions of any of the 124 historical maps of California on Pastmaps.com. Use them however you'd like, no subscription required.
Are there historical topographic maps available for California?
According to Pastmaps.com, there are 124 historical topographic maps available for California.
Is there historical aerial imagery available for California?
According to Pastmaps.com, high-res modern satellite and LiDAR imagery are available for this area, but historical aerial imagery is not yet available.
Where are historical maps of California sourced from?
According to Pastmaps.com, historical maps of California are sourced from a variety of trusted public and private collections, including libraries and archives such as the USGS and the US Library of Congress.

1900-1909 Maps of California

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Top counties of California

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