1930s Maps of Imperial County, California

Explore 4 historic maps of Imperial County 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 Imperial County'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 Imperial County's history through authentic maps from the 1930s. This is your window into the past.


Imperial County, CA maps

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  1. 1931 Map of Vallecito
    1931 Map of Vallecito
    1931 Vallecito
    1931 Print · USGS
    The Colorado Desert and its surrounding ranges are mapped here in the early thirties, showcasing a landscape defined by scarce water and massive terrain. Genealogists can trace isolated desert outposts like Fig Tree John and Agua Dulce or the original footprint of Borego Springs.

  2. 1931 Map of Carrizo, 1938 Print
    1931 Map of Carrizo, 1938 Print
    1931 Carrizo
    1938 Print · USGS
    Borderland life in the 1930s is defined by remote ranching outposts and vital desert springs along the international line. Trace old family sites and water sources like Campo P.O., Agua Caliente Hot Springs, and Laguna Ranch.

  3. 1939 Map of Red Hill
    1939 Map of Red Hill
    1939 Red Hill
    1939 Print · USGS
    The high desert of Yuma County is mapped here in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape defined by mining prospects and historic transit routes. You can trace early desert roads and name points like the Annie Mine, Red Hill, and the long Quartzite Yuma Road.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1939 Map of Jacumba, 1956 Print
    1939 Map of Jacumba, 1956 Print
    1939 Jacumba
    1956 Print · USGS
    The high-desert borderlands of San Diego and Imperial counties are documented here just before the 1940s. Researchers can trace the engineering of the San Diego and Arizona Eastern railway and locate remote sites like Smugglers Cave and the Asbestos Mine.
    2 unique versions available

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