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 316 topographic maps and aerials.

What is the oldest map of California?

According to Pastmaps.com, the oldest map of California is from 1930.

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

You can purchase museum-quality prints of any of the 316 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 316 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 316 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.

1930s Maps of California

Explore 316 historic maps of California from the 1930s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1930s — 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 1930s, 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 1930s, 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 1930s. This is your window into the past.

California maps

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1930 Map of Oban
1930 Oban
1930 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Lancaster, Los Angeles County, and other nearby areas
1930 Map of Joshua
1930 Joshua
1930 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Los Angeles County, United States, and other nearby areas
1930 Map of Weed Patch
1930 Weed Patch
1930 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Bakersfield, Lamont, and other nearby areas
1930 Map of Lovejoy Springs
1930 Lovejoy Springs
1930 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Wilsona Gardens, Lake Los Angeles, and other nearby areas
1930 Map of Bear Mountain
1930 Bear Mountain
1930 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Bear Valley Springs, Stallion Springs, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1930 Map of McFarland
1930 McFarland
1930 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Delano, McFarland, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1930 Map of Black Butte
1930 Black Butte
1930 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Los Angeles County, United States, and other nearby areas
1930 Map of Leonards
1930 Leonards
1930 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Wasco, Kern County, and other nearby areas
3 unique versions available
1930 Map of Discovery Well
1930 Discovery Well
1930 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Avenal, Murray, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1930 Map of Arvin
1930 Arvin
1930 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Arvin, Mitchells Corner, and other nearby areas
1930 Map of Avenal Gap
1930 Avenal Gap
1930 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Kern County, Kings County, and other nearby areas
1930 Map of Roosevelt School
1930 Roosevelt School
1930 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Lancaster, Roosevelt, and other nearby areas
1930 Map of Hamlin School
1930 Hamlin School
1930 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Kern County, United States, and other nearby areas
1930 Map of Canoas Creek
1930 Canoas Creek
1930 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Coalinga, Avenal, and other nearby areas
1930 Map of Kettleman Plain
1930 Kettleman Plain
1930 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Avenal, Reef Station, and other nearby areas
1930 Map of Wasco
1930 Wasco
1930 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Wasco, Shafter, and other nearby areas
3 unique versions available
1930 Map of El Mirage
1930 El Mirage
1930 Print · USGS
Covers California, including El Mirage, San Bernardino County, and other nearby areas
1930 Map of Pond
1930 Pond
1930 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Delano, McFarland, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1930 Map of Millux
1930 Millux
1930 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Gulf, Kern County, and other nearby areas
1930 Map of Compton
1930 Compton
1930 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1930 Map of Famoso
1930 Famoso
1930 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Shafter, Minter Village, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1930 Map of Middle Dome
1930 Middle Dome
1930 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Kettleman Station, Kings County, and other nearby areas
1930 Map of Little Rock
1930 Little Rock
1930 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Palmdale, Pearblossom, and other nearby areas
1930 Map of Llano
1930 Llano
1930 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Llano, Lake Los Angeles, and other nearby areas
1930 Map of Casa Desierta
1930 Casa Desierta
1930 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Redman, Los Angeles County, and other nearby areas

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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 316 topographic maps and aerials.
What is the oldest map of California?
According to Pastmaps.com, the oldest map of California is this 1930 Map of Oban.
Where can I purchase historical maps of California for my home or office?
You can purchase museum-quality prints of any of the 316 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 316 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 316 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.

1930s Maps of California

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