Old Maps of Brentwood, California

Explore 24 old maps of Brentwood, spanning from 1896 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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  1. 1896 Map of Mt. Diablo, 1964 Print
    1896 Map of Mt. Diablo, 1964 Print
    1896 Mt. Diablo
    1964 Print · USGS
    The northern slopes of the Diablo Range come alive in the 1890s, where mining settlements like Nortonville and Somersville thrived alongside the Empire R. R. and Star Mine. Trace early rail lines, family landmarks, and the rural roots of Danville and San Ramon.

  2. 1898 Map of Mt. Diablo
    1898 Map of Mt. Diablo
    1898 Mt. Diablo
    1898 Print · USGS
    Contra Costa County at the end of the nineteenth century was a rugged landscape of coal mining camps and cattle valleys. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of Nortonville, Stewartville, and the remote Star Mine nestled among the peaks of Monte del Diablo.
    7 unique versions available

  3. 1914 Map of Brentwood
    1914 Map of Brentwood
    1914 Brentwood
    1914 Print · USGS
    Brentwood and the surrounding orchards thrived in the early twentieth century as a dual-railroad crossroads. Researchers can trace early rural life through the Iron House School, the Southern Pacific RR tracks, and the Oil Pumping Station.

  4. 1916 Map of Lone Tree Valley
    1916 Map of Lone Tree Valley
    1916 Lone Tree Valley
    1916 Print · USGS
    Contra Costa County at the onset of the motor age reveals a landscape of ranching valleys and early energy infrastructure. Researchers can trace the routes of Sand Creek and Marsh Creek, locate the isolated Deer Valley School, and see the early Oil Tanks in Markley Canyon.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1916 Map of Byron
    1916 Map of Byron
    1916 Byron
    1916 Print · USGS
    In the early twentieth century, the Contra Costa and San Joaquin borderlands were a landscape of reclaimed delta tracts and rising hill country. Researchers can trace early railroad alignments and rural life at Byron Hot Sprs, the Bethany Ferry, and the Vasco School.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1940 Map of Byron, 1943 Print
    1940 Map of Byron, 1943 Print
    1940 Byron
    1943 Print · USGS
    The California Delta meets the coastal hills during the early 1940s, showing a transition from the orchards of Brentwood to the intricate waterways of the islands. Researchers can trace historic schools like Iron House Sch, rail stops at Knighten Sta, and the famous Byron Hot Springs.

  7. 1943 Map of Mt. Diablo
    1943 Map of Mt. Diablo
    1943 Mt. Diablo
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Mt. Diablo foothills and San Ramon Valley are captured here during the early 1940s, showcasing a landscape of cattle ranches and remote schoolhouses. Genealogists and local historians can locate early landmarks like Blackhawk Ranch, Cowell, and the Morgan Territory Sch.

  8. 1947 Map of San Jose, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of San Jose, 1948 Print
    1947 San Jose
    1948 Print · USGS
    Northern California's heartland is captured here just after the war, showing the rapid growth of the Santa Clara and Central Valleys. Researchers can trace the legacy of rail and water at Castle Air Force Base, Stockton, and the Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct.

  9. 1953 Map of Antioch South, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Antioch South, 1954 Print
    1953 Antioch South
    1954 Print · USGS
    Contra Costa County at the start of the 1950s reveals a landscape where old mining towns were becoming memories as the suburbs of Antioch began to reach south. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of Somersville, locate Coal Mine Tunnels, and find the Morgan Territory Sch.
    9 unique versions available

  10. 1954 Map of Brentwood, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Brentwood, 1955 Print
    1954 Brentwood
    1955 Print · USGS
    In the mid-fifties, this corner of Contra Costa County was a landscape of expanding orchards and vital rail corridors. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Brentwood and Oakley, locating the Point of Timber Cemetery and the John Marsh Historical Marker.
    5 unique versions available

  11. 1956 Map of San Jose
    1956 Map of San Jose
    1956 San Jose
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central California in the mid-fifties reveals the transition from sprawling orchards to growing urban hubs like San Jose and Stockton. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-era landscape of the Mother Lode through Chinese Camp and Tuttletown, or follow the water through the Joaquin River and Calaveras Reservoir.

  12. 1962 Map of San Jose
    1962 Map of San Jose
    1962 San Jose
    1962 Print · USGS
    Central California in the early sixties showcases the expansion of the San Joaquin and Santa Clara valleys. Researchers can trace the rail-to-road transition along the Southern Pacific RR or locate landmarks like Castle USAF Base and Loma Prieta.
    4 unique versions available

  13. 1966 Map of San Jose
    1966 Map of San Jose
    1966 San Jose
    1966 Print · USGS
    Central California in the mid-1960s reveals a landscape of massive irrigation projects and expanding Cold War military footprints. Researchers can trace the rail-and-river network of the San Joaquin Valley or locate specialized sites like Castle Air Force Base and the Sharp General Depot (Military).

  14. 1978 Map of Brentwood
    1978 Map of Brentwood
    1978 Brentwood
    1978 Print · USGS
    Brentwood and the surrounding Delta-adjacent farm country are shown in the late seventies as the region balanced its agricultural roots with growing infrastructure. Researchers can trace family-named schools like Edna Hill Sch and Garin Sch alongside the path of the Mokelumne Aqueduct.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1989 Map of Stockton
    1989 Map of Stockton
    1989 Stockton
    1989 Print · USGS
    During the late 1980s, the California Delta and San Joaquin Valley saw a massive convergence of water infrastructure and military logistics. Researchers can trace the sprawling Lawrence Livermore Laboratory (Univ of Calif) and Sharpe Army Depot alongside the complex waterways of Union Island and Victoria Island.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 2012 Map of Antioch South, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Antioch South, 2012 Print
    2012 Antioch South
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Brentwood, including Antioch, Pittsburg, and other nearby areas

  17. 2012 Map of Brentwood, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Brentwood, 2012 Print
    2012 Brentwood
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Brentwood, including Antioch, Oakley, and other nearby areas

  18. 2015 Map of Brentwood, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Brentwood, 2015 Print
    2015 Brentwood
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Brentwood, including Antioch, Oakley, and other nearby areas

  19. 2015 Map of Antioch South, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Antioch South, 2015 Print
    2015 Antioch South
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Brentwood, including Antioch, Pittsburg, and other nearby areas

  20. 2018 Map of Antioch South, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Antioch South, 2018 Print
    2018 Antioch South
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Brentwood, including Antioch, Pittsburg, and other nearby areas

  21. 2018 Map of Brentwood, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Brentwood, 2018 Print
    2018 Brentwood
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Brentwood, including Antioch, Oakley, and other nearby areas

  22. 2021 Map of Antioch South, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Antioch South, 2021 Print
    2021 Antioch South
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Brentwood, including Antioch, Pittsburg, and other nearby areas

  23. 2021 Map of Brentwood, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Brentwood, 2021 Print
    2021 Brentwood
    2021 Print · USGS
    Brentwood and Oakley are shown at a peak of modern growth in this 2021 survey of the California Delta's edge. Genealogists and local historians can trace the community's evolution through landmarks like the Byron Brentwood Knightsen Cem, Liberty High Sch, and the winding Marsh Creek Regional Trl.

  24. 2023 Map of Antioch South, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Antioch South, 2023 Print
    2023 Antioch South
    2023 Print · USGS
    Contra Costa County in the 2020s shows the convergence of modern suburban development and deep-rooted industrial history. Trace the legacy of early coal mining and ranching through Rose Hill Cem, Stewartville, and the extensive trail system of Oil Canyon TRL.

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