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 1,028 topographic maps and aerials.

What is the oldest map of California?

According to Pastmaps.com, the oldest map of California is from 1980.

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

You can purchase museum-quality prints of any of the 1,028 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 1,028 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 1,028 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.

1980s Maps of California

Explore 1,028 historic maps of California from the 1980s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1980s — 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 1980s, 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 1980s, 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 1980s. This is your window into the past.

California maps

(1,028)

1980 Map of Cambria
1980 Cambria
1980 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Cambria, Gorda, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1980 Map of Dutch Creek
1980 Dutch Creek
1980 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Siskiyou County, United States, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1980 Map of Big Hat Mtn
1980 Big Hat Mtn
1980 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Washoe County, Modoc County, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1980 Map of Pegleg Mountain
1980 Pegleg Mountain
1980 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Lasco, Westwood Junction, and other nearby areas
1980 Map of Taylorsville
1980 Taylorsville
1980 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Taylorsville, Genesee, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1980 Map of Chico
1980 Chico
1980 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Chico, Oroville, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1980 Map of Huckleberry Mtn.
1980 Huckleberry Mtn.
1980 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Siskiyou County, United States, and other nearby areas
1980 Map of Moonlight Peak
1980 Moonlight Peak
1980 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Lassen County, Plumas County, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1980 Map of Haskins Valley
1980 Haskins Valley
1980 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Bucks Lake, Paulson Place, and other nearby areas
1980 Map of Kangaroo Mtn.
1980 Kangaroo Mtn.
1980 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Siskiyou County, United States, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1980 Map of Paradise East
1980 Paradise East
1980 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Paradise, Mineral Slide, and other nearby areas
1980 Map of Carpinteria
1980 Carpinteria
1980 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Carpinteria, Montecito, and other nearby areas
1980 Map of Roop Mountain
1980 Roop Mountain
1980 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Lassen County, United States, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1980 Map of Shaver Lake
1980 Shaver Lake
1980 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Oakhurst, Coarsegold, and other nearby areas
3 unique versions available
1980 Map of Fredonyer Pass
1980 Fredonyer Pass
1980 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Lassen County, Plumas County, and other nearby areas
1980 Map of Burnt Lake
1980 Burnt Lake
1980 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Washoe County, Lassen County, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1980 Map of Dos Pueblos Canyon
1980 Dos Pueblos Canyon
1980 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Goleta, Isla Vista, and other nearby areas
1980 Map of Meadow Valley
1980 Meadow Valley
1980 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Spanish Ranch, Meadow Valley, and other nearby areas
1980 Map of Scott Bar
1980 Scott Bar
1980 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Scott Bar, Siskiyou County, and other nearby areas
1980 Map of Crescent Mills
1980 Crescent Mills
1980 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Moccasin, Keddie, and other nearby areas
3 unique versions available
1980 Map of Red Rock Canyon
1980 Red Rock Canyon
1980 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Washoe County, Lassen County, and other nearby areas
1980 Map of Westwood East
1980 Westwood East
1980 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Coppervale, Lassen County, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1980 Map of Twain
1980 Twain
1980 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Feather River Hot Springs, Grays Flat, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1980 Map of Hamburg
1980 Hamburg
1980 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Hamburg, Siskiyou County, and other nearby areas
1980 Map of Pegleg Canyon
1980 Pegleg Canyon
1980 Print · USGS
Covers California, including Reederville, Washoe 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 1,028 topographic maps and aerials.
What is the oldest map of California?
According to Pastmaps.com, the oldest map of California is this 1980 Map of Cambria.
Where can I purchase historical maps of California for my home or office?
You can purchase museum-quality prints of any of the 1,028 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 1,028 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 1,028 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.

1980s Maps of California

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