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 266 topographic maps and aerials.

What is the oldest map of California?

According to Pastmaps.com, the oldest map of California is from 1920.

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

You can purchase museum-quality prints of any of the 266 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 266 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 266 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.

1920s Maps of California

Explore 266 historic maps of California from the 1920s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1920s — 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 1920s, 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 1920s, 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 1920s. This is your window into the past.

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1920 Map of Indian Gulch
1920 Indian Gulch
1920 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Bridgeport, Indian Gulch, and other nearby areas
3 unique versions available
1920 Map of Glenblair
1920 Glenblair
1920 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Comptche, Mendocino County, and other nearby areas
1920 Map of Jamesburg
1920 Jamesburg
1920 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Carmel Valley, Jamesburg, and other nearby areas
1920 Map of Pacheco Pass
1920 Pacheco Pass
1920 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Gustine, Santa Nella Village, and other nearby areas
4 unique versions available
1920 Map of Santa Rita Bridge
1920 Santa Rita Bridge
1920 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Santa Rita Park, Fresno County, and other nearby areas
1920 Map of Venado
1920 Venado
1920 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Leesville, Lake County, and other nearby areas
1920 Map of Kismet
1920 Kismet
1920 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Madera, Madera Country Club Estates, and other nearby areas
1920 Map of Delonagha
1920 Delonagha
1920 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Lackey Place, Shirley Meadows, and other nearby areas
1920 Map of Bonita Ranch
1920 Bonita Ranch
1920 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Madera, Bonita, and other nearby areas
1920 Map of Santa Monica
1920 Santa Monica
1920 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Los Angeles, Glendale, and other nearby areas
1920 Map of Bridgeport
1920 Bridgeport
1920 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Willow Springs, Sweetwater, and other nearby areas
1920 Map of Pt. Delagda
1920 Pt. Delagda
1920 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Hunter Place, Scott Place, and other nearby areas
1920 Map of Healdsburg
1920 Healdsburg
1920 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Windsor, Healdsburg, and other nearby areas
1920 Map of Cummings
1920 Cummings
1920 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Leggett, Twin Rocks, and other nearby areas
1920 Map of Carrisalito Spring
1920 Carrisalito Spring
1920 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Merced County, United States, and other nearby areas
1920 Map of Ukiah
1920 Ukiah
1920 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Ukiah, Redwood Valley, and other nearby areas
1920 Map of Covelo
1920 Covelo
1920 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Covelo, Ramsey, and other nearby areas
1920 Map of Harris
1920 Harris
1920 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Kekawaka, Harris, and other nearby areas
1920 Map of Fort Bragg, 1928 Print
1920 Fort Bragg
1928 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Fort Bragg, Mendocino, and other nearby areas
1920 Map of Orangedale School, 1957 Print
1920 Orangedale School
1957 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Elk, Fresno County, and other nearby areas
1921 Map of Volta
1921 Volta
1921 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Los Banos, Trent, and other nearby areas
1921 Map of Shasta Valley Sheet No 7
1921 Shasta Valley Sheet No 7
1921 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Big Springs, Siskiyou County, and other nearby areas
1921 Map of Cape San Martin
1921 Cape San Martin
1921 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Gorda, Plaskett, and other nearby areas
6 unique versions available
1921 Map of Jamesburg
1921 Jamesburg
1921 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Carmel Valley, Jamesburg, and other nearby areas
5 unique versions available
1921 Map of Los Banos
1921 Los Banos
1921 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Los Banos, Merced County, and other nearby areas
2 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 266 topographic maps and aerials.
What is the oldest map of California?
According to Pastmaps.com, the oldest map of California is this 1920 Map of Indian Gulch.
Where can I purchase historical maps of California for my home or office?
You can purchase museum-quality prints of any of the 266 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 266 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 266 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.

1920s Maps of California

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