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 topographic maps and aerials.

What is the oldest map of California?

According to Pastmaps.com, the oldest map of California is from 2020.

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

You can purchase museum-quality prints of any of the 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 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 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 national libraries and archives such as the U.S. Geological Survey, the Library of Congress, and the National Library of Scotland.

2020s Maps of California

Explore 3,024 historic maps of California from the 2020s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 2020s — 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 2020s, 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 2020s, 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 2020s. This is your window into the past.

California maps

2020 Map of Hamaker Mountain, 2020 Print
2020 Hamaker Mountain
2020 Print · USGS
The Oregon and California borderlands meet along the Klamath River in this detailed 2020 survey of the Cascade foothills. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Keno Cem, the crossing at Tuckers Xing, and family landmarks like Pearson Butte.
2020 Map of Lost River, 2020 Print
2020 Lost River
2020 Print · USGS
Klamath County at the turn of the decade is defined by its complex irrigation networks and high-desert peaks along the California border. Researchers can trace local heritage at Mount Laki Cem or locate the historic Stukel Bridge over the Lost River.
2020 Map of Worden, 2020 Print
2020 Worden
2020 Print · USGS
The Oregon and California borderlands come into focus in this recent survey of the Klamath Basin. Genealogists and local historians can trace the irrigation networks and landmarks like Worden Cem, the Klamath Hills, and the Worden settlement.
2020 Map of Chicken Hills, 2020 Print
2020 Chicken Hills
2020 Print · USGS
The Oregon-California borderlands come into focus in the early twenty-first century as the Klamath Wild and Scenic River winds through the high country. Trace old timber routes and local landmarks like Hadwick, Randolph Flats, and the Slipeasy Quarry.
2020 Map of Siskiyou Peak, 2020 Print
2020 Siskiyou Peak
2020 Print · USGS
The Oregon-California border runs across this high-elevation wilderness in the late twenty-teens, dominated by the peaks of the Siskiyou Divide. Trace the winding Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail as it passes landmarks like Siskiyou Peak, Wagner Butte, and Monogram Lakes.
2020 Map of Soda Mountain, 2020 Print
2020 Soda Mountain
2020 Print · USGS
The Oregon and California border country comes into sharp focus here in the early 2020s. Researchers can trace the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail through the high peaks or locate regional landmarks like Pinehurst State Airport and Soda Mtn.
2020 Map of Dutchman Peak, 2020 Print
2020 Dutchman Peak
2020 Print · USGS
The Oregon-California borderlands are captured here in the modern era, where the Siskiyou summits dominate the divide. Researchers can trace the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail past high-elevation landmarks like Dutchman Peak, Observation Peak, and the remote Sally Glade.
2020 Map of Mule Hill, 2020 Print
2020 Mule Hill
2020 Print · USGS
The high plateau of the Oregon-California border comes into focus in 2020, where the Klamath National Forest meets the Klamath Wild and Scenic River. Researchers can trace remote landmarks like Way Cem, Mule Hill, and several high-country basins including Long Prairie.
2020 Map of Parker Mountain, 2020 Print
2020 Parker Mountain
2020 Print · USGS
The Oregon and California borderlands come alive in this survey of the high Cascades near the southern edge of the state. Researchers can trace remote mountain roads and water sources like Copco Rd, Schoolhouse Meadow, and the high-altitude Potter Reservoir.
2020 Map of Mount Ashland, 2020 Print
2020 Mount Ashland
2020 Print · USGS
The Oregon and California borderlands come into focus in this recent survey of the high Siskiyous. Researchers can trace the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail as it winds past Mt Ashland toward the settlement of Colestin.
2020 Map of Siskiyou Pass, 2020 Print
2020 Siskiyou Pass
2020 Print · USGS
The Oregon-California border at Siskiyou Pass comes into focus in this recent survey of the high mountain corridor. Trace the evolution of travel through Toll Road Gap and find landmarks like Buckhorn Springs and the towering Pilot Rock.
2020 Map of Carberry Creek, 2020 Print
2020 Carberry Creek
2020 Print · USGS
Jackson County and the Siskiyou mountains are captured here at the state line in the modern era. Researchers can trace the drainages of Carberry Creek and Applegate River while locating sites like Steamboat Cem and Baker Flat.
2020 Map of Grayback Mountain, 2020 Print
2020 Grayback Mountain
2020 Print · USGS
Josephine County at the Oregon-California border reveals a high-altitude wilderness within the Siskiyou National Forest during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace remote alpine landmarks like Mt Elijah, the high waters of Hinkle Lake, and the boundary of the Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve.
2020 Map of Mule Mountain, 2020 Print
2020 Mule Mountain
2020 Print · USGS
Crossing the Oregon and California border in the late twentieth century, this area of the Rogue River National Forest features complex river systems and high-peak terrain. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of Gin Lin and Prospectors Loop near Applegate Lake and the settlement at Payette.
2020 Map of Oregon Caves, 2020 Print
2020 Oregon Caves
2020 Print · USGS
High in the Siskiyou Mountains during the early twenty-first century, this survey detail shows the convergence of national forest lands and protected cave systems. Hikers and historians can trace routes like the Mount Elijah Trail and locate old mining-era sites at California Bar and Portuguese Flat.
2020 Map of Takilma, 2020 Print
2020 Takilma
2020 Print · USGS
Southern Josephine County at the California border comes into focus in this recent survey of the Illinois Valley. Genealogists and forest researchers can trace family-named landmarks and historical resource sites like Takilma, Sailor Gulch, and Elder Mtn.
2021 Map of Parker, 2021 Print
2021 Parker
2021 Print · USGS
The Colorado River borderlands in the early 2020s reveal a landscape defined by desert water management and the growth of the Parker community. Trace the intricate desert canals near Big River or locate the La Paz County Courthouse and Avi Suquilla Airport.
2021 Map of Mule Wash, 2021 Print
2021 Mule Wash
2021 Print · USGS
The Lower Colorado River desert comes into focus in this recent survey of the Arizona-California borderlands. Researchers can trace the drainage patterns of Mule Wash and Crazy Woman Wash or study the irrigation network of the Palo Verde Valley near LEVEE RD.
2021 Map of Cibola, 2021 Print
2021 Cibola
2021 Print · USGS
The Lower Colorado River basin comes to life in this survey of the Arizona-California borderlands, detailing the irrigated fields of the Cibola Valley. Researchers can trace the agricultural footprint of Cibola and Long Bend or follow remote desert tracks like Hart Mine Rd.
2021 Map of Lake Havasu City South, 2021 Print
2021 Lake Havasu City South
2021 Print · USGS
Lake Havasu City and the surrounding Mojave Desert are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the established urban grid alongside the Colorado River. Researchers can trace the famous London Bridge and find local landmarks like Havasu Palms, Copper Canyon, and Pittsburg Point.
2021 Map of Standard Wash, 2021 Print
2021 Standard Wash
2021 Print · USGS
The desert landscape south of Lake Havasu City comes into focus in this contemporary survey, showing the expansion of Arizona's desert communities. Trace the deep desert drainages of Standard Wash and Mockingbird Wash, or locate isolated water sources like Gold Spring and Screwbean Spring.
2021 Map of Laguna Dam, 2021 Print
2021 Laguna Dam
2021 Print · USGS
The arid borderlands of the Colorado River come into focus in this contemporary survey of the Yuma region. Researchers can trace the massive All-American Canal and locate local landmarks such as Laguna Cem and the McPhaul Bridge.
2021 Map of Imperial Reservoir, 2021 Print
2021 Imperial Reservoir
2021 Print · USGS
Modern desert irrigation and river recreation meet in the early twenty-first century along the Arizona-California border. Trace the water management infrastructure of the Gila Gravity Main Canal alongside settlements like Fishers Landing and Martinez Lake.
2021 Map of Poston, 2021 Print
2021 Poston
2021 Print · USGS
Poston and the surrounding Parker Valley are shown in detail as they appeared in 2021. Genealogists and historians can trace the irrigation network from Leupp Lateral to Mesa Drain and locate local landmarks like 50 Homes Rd.
2021 Map of Red Hill SW, 2021 Print
2021 Red Hill SW
2021 Print · USGS
La Paz and Yuma counties meet in this desert landscape as it appeared in 2021, featuring the southern reaches of the Chocolate Mountains. Researchers can trace old routes like Red Cloud Rd and Painted Desert Trl across the expansive McAllister Wash.

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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 topographic maps and aerials.
What is the oldest map of California?
According to Pastmaps.com, the oldest map of California is this 2020 Map of Hamaker Mountain.
Where can I purchase historical maps of California for my home or office?
You can purchase museum-quality prints of any of the 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 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 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 national libraries and archives such as the U.S. Geological Survey, the Library of Congress, and the National Library of Scotland.

2020s Maps of California

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