Old Maps of Mojave, California for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 58 historic maps of Mojave. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
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  • Made for exploration: Popular among hikers, overlanders, and local history lovers.

Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Mojave.


Mojave, CA maps

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  1. 1915 Map of Elizabeth Lake
    1915 Map of Elizabeth Lake
    1915 Elizabeth Lake
    1915 Print · USGS
    Antelope Valley and the northern reaches of the San Gabriel mountains were transforming in the early twentieth century as major water and rail projects arrived. Genealogists can trace family homesteads such as St Anthony Ranch, old desert outposts like Willow Springs, and early mining sites including the Gray Eagle Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1915 Map of Mojave
    1915 Map of Mojave
    1915 Mojave
    1915 Print · USGS
    The eastern Tehachapi Mountains meet the desert in the early twentieth century as a hub of rail and mining. Trace the historic paths of the Southern Pacific railroad through Tehachapi and Mojave, or locate remote sites like the Joe Walker Mine and Claraville.
    7 unique versions available

  3. 1917 Map of Elizabeth Lake
    1917 Map of Elizabeth Lake
    1917 Elizabeth Lake
    1917 Print · USGS
    The western Antelope Valley and Sierra Pelona appear here during a period of rapid hydraulic and rail expansion. Researchers can trace the original path of the Los Angeles Aqueduct and locate early landmarks like Willow Springs and the Antelope Valley Pumping Sta.
    6 unique versions available

  4. 1943 Map of Rosamond
    1943 Map of Rosamond
    1943 Rosamond
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert comes alive in the early 1940s as a center of mining and rail transit. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the Golden Queen Mine, locate the Kern County Union School, and see the early layout of Rosamond.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1943 Map of Tehachapi
    1943 Map of Tehachapi
    1943 Tehachapi
    1943 Print · USGS
    Tehachapi and the surrounding mountain passes are captured in the early 1940s during a period of vital rail and industrial activity. Trace the SOUTHERN PACIFIC line through the Tehachapi Pass or locate rural sites like Jameson Ranch and the Pine Tree Mine.
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1943 Map of Mojave
    1943 Map of Mojave
    1943 Mojave
    1943 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Kern County comes alive through this detailed survey of the high desert and mountain passes during the war years. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail lines connecting Mojave to outlying points like Gold Town and the Lucky Dog Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1943 Map of Willow Springs
    1943 Map of Willow Springs
    1943 Willow Springs
    1943 Print · USGS
    The northern Antelope Valley and Mojave Desert come alive in this wartime survey of the Kern and Los Angeles county line. Researchers can trace historic family holdings like Wagon Wheel Ranch and C Z Ranch or locate the site of the Cactus Mine.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1947 Map of Plano
    1947 Map of Plano
    1947 Plano
    1947 Print · USGS
    Kern County's desert terrain is captured here in the late 1940s as military mapping methods were adapted for civilian use. Genealogists and industrial historians can trace the parallel routes of the Southern Pacific and the Lucky Dog Mine.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1947 Map of Mojave
    1947 Map of Mojave
    1947 Mojave
    1947 Print · USGS
    In the high desert just after the war, Mojave stands as a vital rail and water hub at the edge of the Tehachapi Mountains. Genealogists and researchers can trace the Los Angeles Aqueduct, the streets of Reefer City, and the layout of the Muroc Naval Air Station (Abandoned).

  10. 1947 Map of Bissell
    1947 Map of Bissell
    1947 Bissell
    1947 Print · USGS
    The high desert landscape of Kern County in the late 1940s is defined here by its solitary rail lines and remote outposts. Researchers can trace the path of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad and locate family landmarks like De Stazo Ranch and E Brown Ranch.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1947 Map of Soledad Mountain
    1947 Map of Soledad Mountain
    1947 Soledad Mountain
    1947 Print · USGS
    The western Mojave Desert comes alive in the late 1940s, highlighting a landscape defined by gold mining and rail transport. Researchers can trace historic operations at the Golden Queen Mine or follow the Southern Pacific line through Gloster and Actis.

  12. 1948 Map of Bakersfield
    1948 Map of Bakersfield
    1948 Bakersfield
    1948 Print · USGS
    Bakersfield and the southern San Joaquin Valley appear in the late 1940s, showing a landscape of burgeoning oil towns, rail junctions, and early irrigation canals. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of local industry through Gardner Field, the Sunset Railway, and the shores of Buena Vista Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1949 Map of Los Angeles
    1949 Map of Los Angeles
    1949 Los Angeles
    1949 Print · USGS
    Southern California and the South Coast appear at the onset of the post-war boom, from the Channel Islands to the Mojave Desert. Trace early aviation sites like Lockheed Air Terminal and mining history at the Redrock Quicksilver Mine and Redrover Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1955 Map of Los Angeles
    1955 Map of Los Angeles
    1955 Los Angeles
    1955 Print · USGS
    The mid-century transformation of Southern California comes into focus as the urban sprawl of Los Angeles meets the wilderness of the Santa Monica Mountains. Researchers can trace the development of post-war suburbs alongside historic landmarks like the Santa Barbara Lighthouse and early industrial sites such as the Good Luck Mine.

  15. 1955 Map of Bakersfield
    1955 Map of Bakersfield
    1955 Bakersfield
    1955 Print · USGS
    The southern San Joaquin Valley in the mid-fifties shows an era of massive oil production and industrial irrigation. Trace family roots in Allensworth, the oil fields of Oildale, or the shorelines of Tulare Lake and Buena Vista Lake.

  16. 1956 Map of Bakersfield
    1956 Map of Bakersfield
    1956 Bakersfield
    1956 Print · USGS
    The southern San Joaquin Valley and High Sierra come alive in the mid-fifties, showing the region's complex agricultural and rail networks. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots in towns like Bakersfield, Taft, and Delano, or locate early infrastructure along the Sunset Railway.

  17. 1956 Map of Rosamond, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Rosamond, 1957 Print
    1956 Rosamond
    1957 Print · USGS
    The High Desert in the mid-fifties shows a unique transition from a hard-rock mining hub to an aerospace frontier. Researchers can trace deep-shaft gold mines like the Golden Queen Mine and Elephant Eagle Mine alongside the early footprint of EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1956 Map of Mojave, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Mojave, 1957 Print
    1956 Mojave
    1957 Print · USGS
    The high desert rail hub of Mojave comes alive in the mid-fifties as a vital intersection for the Southern Pacific and Santa Fe lines. Genealogists and historians can trace local life through the Marine Corps Auxiliary Air Station, the Los Angeles Aqueduct, and outposts like Reefer City and Neuralia.
    3 unique versions available

  19. 1959 Map of Los Angeles
    1959 Map of Los Angeles
    1959 Los Angeles
    1959 Print · USGS
    Coastal California and the high desert met in a period of booming growth after the war. Researchers can trace early aviation and military history at the Point Mugu Air Missile Test Ctr or locate desert mining sites like the Double Eagle Mine.
    3 unique versions available

  20. 1960 Map of Bakersfield
    1960 Map of Bakersfield
    1960 Bakersfield
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Southern San Joaquin Valley at mid-century reveals a complex landscape of petroleum development and massive irrigation projects. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Southern Pacific, explore oil-era landmarks like Oil City, and locate early settlements including Allensworth and Pixley.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1962 Map of Bakersfield, 1969 Print
    1962 Map of Bakersfield, 1969 Print
    1962 Bakersfield
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Southern San Joaquin Valley is shown in the 1960s as a bustling intersection of petroleum production, irrigation agriculture, and mountain recreation. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Southern Pacific through the valley or locate early desert developments like California City and Tehachapi.
    4 unique versions available

  22. 1965 Map of Willow Springs, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Willow Springs, 1967 Print
    1965 Willow Springs
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Antelope Valley foothills in the mid-sixties reveal a landscape shaped by gold mining and the essential water of the California desert. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Wagon Wheel Ranch and mining operations such as Cactus Queen Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1966 Map of Los Angeles
    1966 Map of Los Angeles
    1966 Los Angeles
    1966 Print · USGS
    Southern California underwent a mid-century transformation as suburban grids reached the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. Researchers can trace the path of the Los Angeles Aqueduct or locate defense landmarks like Edwards Air Force Base.

  24. 1966 Map of Bakersfield
    1966 Map of Bakersfield
    1966 Bakersfield
    1966 Print · USGS
    The southern San Joaquin Valley in the mid-sixties reveals a massive industrial and agricultural landscape shaped by water and oil. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Bakersfield and Oildale, or locate remote airfields like Minter Field and Mojave-Kern County No. 7 Airport.

  25. 1966 Map of Monolith, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Monolith, 1967 Print
    1966 Monolith
    1967 Print · USGS
    The high mountain passes of Kern County are seen here in the mid-1960s, as heavy rail and water infrastructure carve through the Tehachapi Valley. Trace the dual paths of the Southern Pacific and Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroads past Monolith and Cameron.
    3 unique versions available

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