1940s Maps of Los Angeles County, California

Explore 83 historic maps of Los Angeles County from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 1940s, 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 1940s, 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 Los Angeles County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Los Angeles County, CA maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Trail Canyon
    1940 Map of Trail Canyon
    1940 Trail Canyon
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Los Angeles County, including United States, California, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1940 Map of Valyermo
    1940 Map of Valyermo
    1940 Valyermo
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Los Angeles County, including Old Point Comfort, Longview, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1940 Map of Evey Canyon
    1940 Map of Evey Canyon
    1940 Evey Canyon
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Los Angeles County, including Rancho Cucamonga, Upland, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1940 Map of La Verne
    1940 Map of La Verne
    1940 La Verne
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Los Angeles County, including Pomona, Upland, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1940 Map of Pico
    1940 Map of Pico
    1940 Pico
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Los Angeles County, including Simi Valley, La Quinta, and other nearby areas

  6. 1940 Map of Camp Baldy
    1940 Map of Camp Baldy
    1940 Camp Baldy
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Los Angeles County, including Mount Baldy, San Bernardino County, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1940 Map of Mt. Baden-Powell
    1940 Map of Mt. Baden-Powell
    1940 Mt. Baden-Powell
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Los Angeles County, including Jackson Lake, United States, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1940 Map of Camp Bonita
    1940 Map of Camp Bonita
    1940 Camp Bonita
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Los Angeles County, including Camp Williams, United States, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1940 Map of Mescal Creek
    1940 Map of Mescal Creek
    1940 Mescal Creek
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Los Angeles County, including Largo Vista, Mile High, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1940 Map of Camp Rincon
    1940 Map of Camp Rincon
    1940 Camp Rincon
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Los Angeles County, including United States, California, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1940 Map of Chatsworth
    1940 Map of Chatsworth
    1940 Chatsworth
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Los Angeles County, including Los Angeles, Simi Valley, and other nearby areas

  12. 1940 Map of Castaic
    1940 Map of Castaic
    1940 Castaic
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Los Angeles County, including Santa Clarita, Val Verde, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1940 Map of Mt. Emma
    1940 Map of Mt. Emma
    1940 Mt. Emma
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Los Angeles County, including United States, California, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1940 Map of Rock Creek, 1955 Print
    1940 Map of Rock Creek, 1955 Print
    1940 Rock Creek
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Los Angeles County, including Crystal Lake, Old Point Comfort, and other nearby areas

  15. 1940 Map of San Fernando, 1955 Print
    1940 Map of San Fernando, 1955 Print
    1940 San Fernando
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Los Angeles County, including Los Angeles, Glendale, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1940 Map of Acton, 1955 Print
    1940 Map of Acton, 1955 Print
    1940 Acton
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Los Angeles County, including Los Angeles, Glendale, and other nearby areas

  17. 1941 Map of Waterman Mtn
    1941 Map of Waterman Mtn
    1941 Waterman Mtn
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers Los Angeles County, including United States, California, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1941 Map of Sierra Madre
    1941 Map of Sierra Madre
    1941 Sierra Madre
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers Los Angeles County, including Pasadena, El Monte, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1941 Map of Swarthout
    1941 Map of Swarthout
    1941 Swarthout
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers Los Angeles County, including Piñon Hills, Wrightwood, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  20. 1941 Map of Crystal Lake
    1941 Map of Crystal Lake
    1941 Crystal Lake
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers Los Angeles County, including Crystal Lake, Paradise Springs, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  21. 1941 Map of Zelzah
    1941 Map of Zelzah
    1941 Zelzah
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers Los Angeles County, including Los Angeles, Deer Lake Highlands, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1941 Map of Alder Creek
    1941 Map of Alder Creek
    1941 Alder Creek
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers Los Angeles County, including Chilao, United States, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  23. 1941 Map of Las Bolsas, 1961 Print
    1941 Map of Las Bolsas, 1961 Print
    1941 Las Bolsas
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Los Angeles County, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1941 Map of Santa Susana, 1964 Print
    1941 Map of Santa Susana, 1964 Print
    1941 Santa Susana
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Los Angeles County, including Los Angeles, Santa Clarita, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1942 Map of Downey
    1942 Map of Downey
    1942 Downey
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Los Angeles County, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas

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