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Old Maps of Bellflower, California for Metal Detecting

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Bellflower, CA maps

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  1. 1896 Map of Downey
    1896 Map of Downey
    1896 Downey
    1896 Print · USGS
    The Los Angeles Basin was a landscape of vast ranchos and emerging rail towns in the 1890s. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Downey and Whittier, alongside unique landmarks like the Poor Farm Sta. and Fulton Wells.
  4. 1899 Map of Downey
    1899 Map of Downey
    1899 Downey
    1899 Print · USGS
    Coastal Los Angeles County at the close of the nineteenth century reveals a landscape of massive ranchos being carved into early townships. Genealogists can trace family roots through historic rail stops like Obed Bell Sta. and vanished settlements like Spanishtown or Nadeau Park.
  7. 1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1901 Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1901 Print · USGS
    Greater Los Angeles at the dawn of the twentieth century is a landscape of growing citrus towns and a burgeoning rail network. Genealogists and historians can trace the early gridded streets of Hollywood and Pasadena or locate landmarks like Bear Lake and the Cahuilla Indian Reservation.
    6 unique versions available
  10. 1902 Map of Downey
    1902 Map of Downey
    1902 Downey
    1902 Print · USGS
    The Los Angeles coastal plain at the turn of the century shows a network of early citrus towns and Spanish rancho boundaries. Trace the development of the river system and rail stops like Poor Farm Sta., Fulton Wells, and the growing community of Whittier.
    9 unique versions available
  13. 1904 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1905 Print
    1904 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1905 Print
    1904 Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1905 Print · USGS
    Southern California at the dawn of the twentieth century shows a landscape of citrus groves and coastal towns connected by rail. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements like San Juan Capistrano, find remote sites like the Rose Mine, and study the original water systems of the Santa Ana River.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 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.
  19. 1925 Map of Clearwater
    1925 Map of Clearwater
    1925 Clearwater
    1925 Print · USGS
    Southeast Los Angeles County emerges as an industrial powerhouse during the 1920s oil boom. Genealogists and historians can trace early residential blocks in Bellflower and Clearwater or locate vanished sites like the Federal Telegraph Co Wireless Sta and Cerritos Gun Club.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1925 Map of Bell
    1925 Map of Bell
    1925 Bell
    1925 Print · USGS
    Southeast Los Angeles during the mid-twenties shows a landscape of growing towns and industrial expansion between the river forks. Genealogists and researchers can trace early neighborhoods in Bell and Maywood or locate landmarks like the County Farm Hondo PO and Rio Grande Oil Refinery.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1935 Map of Los Alamitos
    1935 Map of Los Alamitos
    1935 Los Alamitos
    1935 Print · USGS
    Orange County's coastal plain is captured in the mid-thirties as rural ranch lands began to yield to industrial expansion. Genealogists and researchers can trace early settlements like Los Alamitos and Buena Park or locate landmarks like the Texas Oil Tank Farm.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1936 Map of Bell
    1936 Map of Bell
    1936 Bell
    1936 Print · USGS
    The industrial heart of Los Angeles County is captured here in the mid-1930s as rail-side communities like Bell and Lynwood expand. Trace the early footprints of the Rio Grande Oil Refinery, locate the County Farm Hondo PO, or find family roots near Gallatin Sch.
  31. 1942 Map of Downey
    1942 Map of Downey
    1942 Downey
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Los Angeles Basin and North Orange County appear here during the wartime boom, showcasing a landscape transitioning from ranchos to suburbs. Trace the historic Pacific Electric rail lines, the oil fields of Santa Fe Springs, and early settlements like Hynes and Studebaker.
  34. 1943 Map of San Pedro
    1943 Map of San Pedro
    1943 San Pedro
    1943 Print · USGS
    The South Bay and Los Angeles Harbor area appear here during the Second World War, showing a landscape of burgeoning industry and aviation. Trace wartime infrastructure and local landmarks like Hughes Airport, Terminal Island, and Inglewood Park Cem.
  37. 1943 Map of Downey, 1963 Print
    1943 Map of Downey, 1963 Print
    1943 Downey
    1963 Print · USGS
    Southeast Los Angeles County and northern Orange County appear here at the height of the mid-century boom. Researchers can trace the massive rail infrastructure of the Pacific Electric and locate landmarks like the County Hospital and Signal Hill.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 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
  43. 1949 Map of Long Beach, 1951 Print
    1949 Map of Long Beach, 1951 Print
    1949 Long Beach
    1951 Print · USGS
    Long Beach and its coastal neighbors are captured here during a period of massive post-war growth and industrial production. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood landmarks like Polytechnic High Sch, the landmarks of Signal Hill, and the historic Rainbow Pier.
    4 unique versions available
  46. 1949 Map of Whittier, 1955 Print
    1949 Map of Whittier, 1955 Print
    1949 Whittier
    1955 Print · USGS
    The eastern Los Angeles basin underwent a massive post-war shift from ranch lands to suburban and industrial hubs in the late 1940s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Whittier and Norwalk via landmarks like McNally Ranch and the Mt Olive Cem.
  49. 1949 Map of Los Alamitos, 1957 Print
    1949 Map of Los Alamitos, 1957 Print
    1949 Los Alamitos
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal California is captured in its post-war transition as old ranch lands give way to suburban growth and aviation. Trace family roots at the Artesia Cem or explore the mid-century industrial footprint of the Naval Reservation and the Oil Tank Farm.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1949 Map of South Gate, 1957 Print
    1949 Map of South Gate, 1957 Print
    1949 South Gate
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southeast Los Angeles at the end of the 1940s reveals a thriving hub of rail, aviation, and industry during its post-war growth spurt. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Rancho Los Amigos and the Russian Molokan Cem alongside defunct airfields like Vail Airport.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1950 Map of Los Alamitos
    1950 Map of Los Alamitos
    1950 Los Alamitos
    1950 Print · USGS
    Coastal Southern California is captured here in the mid-century as citrus groves and ranches gave way to defense facilities and new suburbs. Researchers can trace the development of Hawaiian Gardens or locate family history at Artesia Cem and the Pioneer Sch.
  58. 1951 Map of Whittier
    1951 Map of Whittier
    1951 Whittier
    1951 Print · USGS
    Southeast Los Angeles County undergoes a massive mid-century transformation as citrus groves give way to suburban tracts and oil infrastructure. Researchers can trace the development of Santa Fe Springs and Whittier alongside landmarks like the Pio Pico Mansion State Historical Monument and Whittier College.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1952 Map of South gate
    1952 Map of South gate
    1952 South gate
    1952 Print · USGS
    Southeast Los Angeles is shown in the early fifties as the industrial heart of the region, where a complex network of rail and river corridors fueled rapid growth. Researchers can trace family roots at the Russian Molokan Cem or find local landmarks like St Mathias Sch and Mission Hosp.
  64. 1957 Map of Long Beach
    1957 Map of Long Beach
    1957 Long Beach
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Los Angeles coast and the Channel Islands appear here during the mid-fifties era of rapid suburbanization and naval expansion. Genealogists and researchers can locate early industrial neighborhoods like South Gate and trace military boundaries at Ft MacArthur Upper Reservation or the remote San Nicolas Island.
    4 unique versions available
  67. 1958 Map of Long Beach
    1958 Map of Long Beach
    1958 Long Beach
    1958 Print · USGS
    Coastal Southern California is shown during a mid-century period of intense suburbanization and military readiness. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Long Beach, identify early neighborhoods in Lakewood Village, or locate the bounds of Ft MacArthur Lower Reservation.
  70. 1960 Map of Long Beach
    1960 Map of Long Beach
    1960 Long Beach
    1960 Print · USGS
    Coastal California at the height of post-war expansion reveals a dense network of suburban growth and maritime industry. Trace the development of the South Bay and inland neighborhoods like Lakewood Village, or explore the topography of Santa Catalina Island and Los Angeles Harbor.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1964 Map of Los Alamitos, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Los Alamitos, 1966 Print
    1964 Los Alamitos
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Los Angeles and Orange County borderlands thrive during the mid-sixties suburban boom, characterized by massive military installations and new residential tracts. Researchers can locate vanished landmarks and early neighborhood layouts from Dairy Valley to Barber City, alongside the Naval Air Station Los Alamitos.
    4 unique versions available
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