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1920s Maps of Los Angeles County, California

Explore 67 historic maps of Los Angeles County from the 1920s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1920s — 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 Los Angeles County's landscape evolved across the 1920s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Los Angeles County's history through authentic maps from the 1920s. This is your window into the past.

Los Angeles County, CA maps

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  1. 1920 Map of Santa Monica
    1920 Map of Santa Monica
    1920 Santa Monica
    1920 Print · USGS
    The Los Angeles basin and San Fernando Valley are captured here just after the war as agriculture gives way to early suburban sprawl. Genealogists and historians can trace the early grids of Beverly Hills, Sawtelle, and Van Nuys alongside the sprawling Salt Lake Oil Fields.
  4. 1921 Map of Triunfo Pass
    1921 Map of Triunfo Pass
    1921 Triunfo Pass
    1921 Print · USGS
    The coastal canyons and mountain passes of Ventura and Los Angeles counties are captured here at the turn of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements at Newbury Park and Triunfo, or follow the rugged drainage of Dume Canyon to the sea.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1921 Map of Santa Monica
    1921 Map of Santa Monica
    1921 Santa Monica
    1921 Print · USGS
    Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley are captured here just as the suburban boom began to accelerate. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail-connected origins of Lankershim, Universal City, and the Salt Lake Oil Fields.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1923 Map of Bell
    1923 Map of Bell
    1923 Bell
    1923 Print · USGS
    Los Angeles County was rapidly urbanizing in the early twenties as residential tracts replaced citrus groves and ranchlands. Genealogists can trace family footprints through the numerous local schools like Old River School or find historical industrial sites such as the Rio Grande Oil Co.
  13. 1923 Map of El Monte
    1923 Map of El Monte
    1923 El Monte
    1923 Print · USGS
    The San Gabriel Valley was a thriving agricultural and rail corridor in the years following the Great War. You can trace early township boundaries and find the sites of rural schools and industry, from the O'Donnel Oil Refinery to the Temple School.
  16. 1923 Map of Artesia
    1923 Map of Artesia
    1923 Artesia
    1923 Print · USGS
    Southeast Los Angeles and Orange County appear here in the early twenties, showing a rural landscape transitioning into an industrial and oil-producing corridor. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Artesia and Los Alamitos, alongside vanished landmarks like the C Julian Tank Farm and the Bloomfield School.
  19. 1923 Map of Whittier
    1923 Map of Whittier
    1923 Whittier
    1923 Print · USGS
    Southeast Los Angeles County is captured here in the early twenties during a period of rapid agricultural and industrial expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Santa Fe Springs and Colima, or locate family sites near Little Lake School and Mt Olive Cem.
  22. 1923 Map of Venice
    1923 Map of Venice
    1923 Venice
    1923 Print · USGS
    The Los Angeles coastline was a mix of seaside resorts and industrial pioneers in the early twenties. Genealogists and historians can trace early residential blocks in Venice or locate vanished landmarks like the Del Rey Gun Club and the Standard Oil Refinery.
  25. 1923 Map of Wilmington
    1923 Map of Wilmington
    1923 Wilmington
    1923 Print · USGS
    The Los Angeles waterfront was a hub of rapid industrial and military growth in the early twenties. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail yards of the Pacific Electric, the footprint of Fort Mc Arthur Lower Res, and the busy wharves of Fish Harbor.
  28. 1923 Map of Watts
    1923 Map of Watts
    1923 Watts
    1923 Print · USGS
    South-central Los Angeles is seen here during its mid-twenties transition into a major metropolitan corridor. Researchers can trace early street grids and rail lines through the City of Watts, Lynwood, and schools like Willowbrook School.
  31. 1924 Map of Alhambra
    1924 Map of Alhambra
    1924 Alhambra
    1924 Print · USGS
    The Los Angeles basin is captured here during the mid-twenties as streetcar suburbs and oil derricks began to reshape the landscape. Genealogists and researchers can trace early neighborhoods like Belvidere Gardens or locate family sites near Evergreen Cem and Granada School.
  34. 1924 Map of Inglewood
    1924 Map of Inglewood
    1924 Inglewood
    1924 Print · USGS
    Coastal Los Angeles County is seen in the mid-twenties as the oil and rail industries reshaped the land. Trace early schools and industrial roots like the Standard Oil Company, the Naval Radio Sta, and the Pacific Electric lines.
  37. 1924 Map of Torrance
    1924 Map of Torrance
    1924 Torrance
    1924 Print · USGS
    The South Bay of Los Angeles is captured here in the mid-1920s as coastal resort towns and industrial hubs like Torrance began to flourish. Researchers can trace the early rail-driven economy through the Pacific Electric Car Shops, Llewellyn Iron Works, and the seaside Pacific Electric Pier.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1924 Map of Van Nuys
    1924 Map of Van Nuys
    1924 Van Nuys
    1924 Print · USGS
    The San Fernando Valley is shown in the mid-1920s as early citrus groves and ranch lands began giving way to organized town grids. Researchers can trace the original routes of the Pacific Electric and find landmarks like the Encino Country Club and Guernsey.
  43. 1924 Map of Venice
    1924 Map of Venice
    1924 Venice
    1924 Print · USGS
    The Los Angeles coastline in the mid-twenties shows a rapidly developing landscape of seaside piers and industrial refineries. Trace early transit routes along the Pacific Electric railway and locate vanished landmarks like the Motordrome or the Recreation Gun Club.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1924 Map of Compton
    1924 Map of Compton
    1924 Compton
    1924 Print · USGS
    The Los Angeles basin near Compton and Gardena was a landscape of citrus groves and oil derricks in the mid-twenties. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like the Woodlawn Cemetery, the Dominguez Ranch, and schools including Carson School.
  49. 1924 Map of Hollywood
    1924 Map of Hollywood
    1924 Hollywood
    1924 Print · USGS
    Los Angeles and Hollywood are captured during a decade of explosive growth, when oil derricks and electric rail lines still dominated the landscape. Genealogists and transit historians can trace the Pacific Electric Santa Monica Line through Beverly Hills and locate early landmarks like Fairfax School.
  52. 1924 Map of Watts
    1924 Map of Watts
    1924 Watts
    1924 Print · USGS
    South Los Angeles and its neighboring industrial suburbs come to life in the mid-1920s as a burgeoning network of rail lines and residential grids. Researchers can trace early school sites like Willowbrook School and large-scale industrial landmarks including the Goodyear Rubber Co.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1925 Map of Long Beach
    1925 Map of Long Beach
    1925 Long Beach
    1925 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1920s, the Southern California coast was rapidly urbanizing around the oil-rich heights and growing beach communities. Researchers can trace the early layout of Naples, the legacy of the Bixby Ranch, and the vital routes of the Pacific Electric railway.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1925 Map of Azusa
    1925 Map of Azusa
    1925 Azusa
    1925 Print · USGS
    The San Gabriel Valley comes alive in the mid-twenties as rail lines and citrus-era street grids expand toward the Sierra Madre. Trace family roots and local history at the Jewish Sanitarium, Live Oak Cemetery, or the old Kincaid Siding.
  61. 1925 Map of Sawtelle
    1925 Map of Sawtelle
    1925 Sawtelle
    1925 Print · USGS
    West Los Angeles in the mid-twenties shows a landscape of grand ranchos and early suburban grids. You can trace the Pacific Electric rail lines connecting Sawtelle and Beverley Hills or locate the sprawling Soldiers Home and its cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1925 Map of Wilmington
    1925 Map of Wilmington
    1925 Wilmington
    1925 Print · USGS
    The harbor district and Palos Verdes foothills come alive in this mid-twenties survey of a rapidly industrializing coastline. Trace the early maritime infrastructure of Wilmington and San Pedro, from the Canal St Sta to the Fish Harbor and Terminal Island.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1925 Map of San Pedro Hills
    1925 Map of San Pedro Hills
    1925 San Pedro Hills
    1925 Print · USGS
    The Palos Verdes Peninsula is captured during the mid-twenties, showing a landscape of dramatic coastal bluffs and early hilltop developments. Trace early roads and land use at the Palos Verdes Club and the coastal settlements of San Pedro and Walteria.
  70. 1925 Map of Whittier
    1925 Map of Whittier
    1925 Whittier
    1925 Print · USGS
    Los Angeles County during the 1920s petroleum boom reveals a landscape of expanding towns and industrial grit. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Santa Fe Springs, the sprawling Oil Wells, and local institutions like the Norwalk State Hospital.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1925 Map of Sylmar
    1925 Map of Sylmar
    1925 Sylmar
    1925 Print · USGS
    The northern San Fernando Valley is captured here in the mid-twenties, showing a landscape of emerging infrastructure and public institutions. Trace early water and power networks at the Upper San Fernando Reservoir or locate local landmarks like the El Retiro School for Girls and Sylmar.
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