1920s Maps of Burbank, California

Explore 6 historic maps of Burbank 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 Burbank's landscape evolved across the 1920s, 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 1920s, 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 Burbank's history through authentic maps from the 1920s. This is your window into the past.


Burbank, CA maps

(6)
  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.

  2. 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

  3. 1926 Map of Burbank
    1926 Map of Burbank
    1926 Burbank
    1926 Print · USGS
    The San Fernando Valley was transitioning from orchards to suburbs in the mid-twenties. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Lankershim, Universal City, and the Hollywood Bowl as the city boundary pushed north.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1926 Map of Sunland
    1926 Map of Sunland
    1926 Sunland
    1926 Print · USGS
    The northern San Fernando Valley and Tujunga foothills appear here in the mid-twenties, just as early transit and utility lines began shaping the basin. Trace the original tracks of the Southern Pacific San Fernando Line and early settlements like Sunland and Roscoe.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1928 Map of La Crescenta
    1928 Map of La Crescenta
    1928 La Crescenta
    1928 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the Verdugo Mountains were transforming into suburban enclaves in the late 1920s. Trace the early street grids of La Crescenta, Tujunga, and Montrose alongside the prominent Southern California Edison Power Line.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1928 Map of Glendale
    1928 Map of Glendale
    1928 Glendale
    1928 Print · USGS
    Greater Los Angeles expands across the valley and hills during the late 1920s, showing the early infrastructure of the film industry and academic life. Researchers can trace the footprints of the Vitagraph Studio, Occidental College, and the sprawling Forest Lawn Cemetery.
    4 unique versions available

End of results
Showing maps 1-6 of 6

Top cities near Burbank

See more

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Burbank?
  • What is the oldest map of Burbank?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Burbank for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Burbank?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Burbank?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Burbank?
  • Where are historical maps of Burbank sourced from?