Old Maps of Manzanar, California for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 16 historic maps of Manzanar. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Manzanar's past.


Manzanar, CA maps

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  1. 1907 Map of Mt. Whitney
    1907 Map of Mt. Whitney
    1907 Mt. Whitney
    1907 Print · USGS
    The Owens Valley and Sierra high country come alive in this early survey of the Inyo and Tulare border. Genealogists can trace the early layout of Independence and Lone Pine or locate sites like the Bluebell Mine and Old Camp Independence.
    10 unique versions available

  2. 1919 Map of Mt. Whitney
    1919 Map of Mt. Whitney
    1919 Mt. Whitney
    1919 Print · USGS
    Owens Valley life and the High Sierra peaks are captured here in the years following the railroad's arrival. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements and transit routes, from the streets of Independence to the Bluebell Mine and the grounds of Old Camp Independence.

  3. 1937 Map of Mt. Whitney, 1954 Print
    1937 Map of Mt. Whitney, 1954 Print
    1937 Mt. Whitney
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Owens Valley and the High Sierra meet in the late 1930s, showing the early infrastructure of Independence and Lone Pine. Genealogists and historians can trace the Southern Pacific System railroad, the location of Manzanar, and remote sites like Old Camp Independence.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1948 Map of Fresno
    1948 Map of Fresno
    1948 Fresno
    1948 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Valley and the High Sierra met during a period of rapid post-war growth and industrial expansion. Genealogists and researchers can trace family lines through small rail towns like Calwa City, find early aviation sites at Fresno-Chandler, or locate the Fresno Copper Mine.

  5. 1955 Map of Fresno
    1955 Map of Fresno
    1955 Fresno
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Central Valley and High Sierra meet in this mid-fifties study of California’s agricultural and wilderness heart. Researchers can trace the rail-side growth of Sanger, Selma, and Reedley or locate high-altitude landmarks like Mt Whitney and Hume Lake.

  6. 1956 Map of Fresno
    1956 Map of Fresno
    1956 Fresno
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Central Valley and High Sierra meet in this mid-fifties survey of a rapidly developing California interior. Researchers can trace the rail-and-water networks of Visalia, the footprint of Tulare Lake, and the remote heights of Sequoia National Park.

  7. 1958 Map of Fresno
    1958 Map of Fresno
    1958 Fresno
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Central Valley and High Sierra meet in this mid-century survey of the California heartland. Researchers can trace the rail-and-road network connecting Fresno and Visalia or locate high-country landmarks like Mt Whitney and Sequoia National Park.

  8. 1958 Map of Lone Pine, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Lone Pine, 1960 Print
    1958 Lone Pine
    1960 Print · USGS
    Owens Valley in the late fifties is a corridor of industrial water management and alpine access. Trace the route of the Los Angeles Aqueduct past Manzanar or locate the film history of Movie Flat beneath the peaks of Mt Whitney.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1960 Map of Fresno
    1960 Map of Fresno
    1960 Fresno
    1960 Print · USGS
    The San Joaquin Valley's mid-century agricultural boom meets the high peaks of the Sierra Nevada in this detailed survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-driven growth of Fresno, Tulare, and Visalia or locate family roots in smaller towns like Raisin City and Calwa City.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1962 Map of Fresno, 1968 Print
    1962 Map of Fresno, 1968 Print
    1962 Fresno
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Central Valley and High Sierra meet in this mid-century survey, capturing the region's massive irrigation systems and mountain wilderness. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Southern Pacific and locate landmarks like the Tulare Lake Bed and Mount Whitney.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1966 Map of Fresno
    1966 Map of Fresno
    1966 Fresno
    1966 Print · USGS
    Central California in the mid-1960s showcases a high-production agricultural valley rising into the granite peaks of the High Sierra. Researchers can trace irrigation networks, rail spurs like the Southern Pacific, and landmarks from Mount Whitney to the Lemoore Naval Air Station.

  12. 1975 Map of Lone Pine NE, 1979 Print
    1975 Map of Lone Pine NE, 1979 Print
    1975 Lone Pine NE
    1979 Print · USGS
    Owens Valley comes into sharp focus during the mid-seventies, showing the intersection of natural waterways and major infrastructure. Researchers can trace the layout of Manzanar, the course of the Owens River, and the path of the Los Angeles Aqueduct.

  13. 1978 Map of Mount Whitney, 1992 Print
    1978 Map of Mount Whitney, 1992 Print
    1978 Mount Whitney
    1992 Print · USGS
    The high Sierra and Owens Valley meet in the late 1970s, showcasing the transition from alpine wilderness to valley floor settlements. Trace historical mining operations like the Green Monster Mine or find early routes to the summit near Whitney Portal.

  14. 1982 Map of Union Wash, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Union Wash, 1983 Print
    1982 Union Wash
    1983 Print · USGS
    Inyo County's high desert landscape shows the remnants of a busy rail-and-mining corridor in the early 1980s. Historians and researchers can trace the Old Owenyo Railroad Grade through the valley or locate the historic Reward Mine and Owenyo settlement.

  15. 1993 Map of Union Wash, 1995 Print
    1993 Map of Union Wash, 1995 Print
    1993 Union Wash
    1995 Print · USGS
    The Owens Valley in the early 1990s reflects a landscape defined by water engineering and mining history. Trace the Los Angeles Aqueduct and the Old Railroad Grade past Owenyo and the Reward Mine.

  16. 2021 Map of Union Wash, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Union Wash, 2021 Print
    2021 Union Wash
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Owens Valley high desert is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the legacy of water engineering and mountain transit. Researchers can trace the path of the Los Angeles Aqueduct and locate the historic sites of Manzanar and Owenyo.

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