Old Maps of Whitney Portal, California for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Whitney Portal with 16 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
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Whitney Portal, 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. 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.

  13. 1982 Map of Mt. Langley, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Mt. Langley, 1983 Print
    1982 Mt. Langley
    1983 Print · USGS
    The high eastern Sierra and Alabama Hills appear here in the early eighties. Outdoor researchers can trace the routes to Mount Langley and find established sites like Whitney Portal Campground and Movie Flat.

  14. 1993 Map of Mt. Langley, 1994 Print
    1993 Map of Mt. Langley, 1994 Print
    1993 Mt. Langley
    1994 Print · USGS
    The High Sierra meets the desert floor in the early 1990s as the wilderness boundaries of Inyo and Tulare counties converge. Hikers and historians can trace the paths to Lone Pine Peak or locate the storied Movie Flat and Whitney Portal Campground.

  15. 1994 Map of Mt. Langley, 1997 Print
    1994 Map of Mt. Langley, 1997 Print
    1994 Mt. Langley
    1997 Print · USGS
    The eastern Sierra Nevada and Owens Valley floor meet here during the 1990s, showcasing the high-altitude wilderness bordering the village of Lone Pine. Hikers and historians can trace the paths to Mount Langley and Lone Pine Peak or explore the film-history landmarks of the Alabama Hills.

  16. 2021 Map of Mount Langley, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Mount Langley, 2021 Print
    2021 Mount Langley
    2021 Print · USGS
    The eastern Sierra Nevada rises sharply above the Owens Valley in this modern survey of the high-altitude backcountry. Mountaineers and local historians can trace well-known routes like the Mount Whitney Trail or locate more secluded features such as Muir Lake and Big Cottonwood Meadows.

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