1940s Maps of Avalon, California

Explore 2 historic maps of Avalon 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 Avalon'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 Avalon's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Avalon, CA maps

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  1. 1943 Map of Santa Catalina East, 1956 Print
    1943 Map of Santa Catalina East, 1956 Print
    1943 Santa Catalina East
    1956 Print · USGS
    Santa Catalina Island's eastern interior and coastline are captured here during the mid-1940s, revealing a landscape of remote youth camps and early island infrastructure. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of Avalon, find the Renton Mine, or locate historic sites like Camp Toyon and Patricks Shelter.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1949 Map of Long Beach
    1949 Map of Long Beach
    1949 Long Beach
    1949 Print · USGS
    Southern California at the start of the post-war boom shows the rapid development of the Los Angeles basin and the South Bay. Genealogists and historians can trace the evolution of early suburbs like Gardena and Lynwood or the coastal defenses at Ft MacArthur Lower Reservation.
    2 unique versions available

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