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Old Maps of Carson, California

Explore 46 old maps of Carson, spanning from 1896 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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  1. 1896 Map of Redondo
    1896 Map of Redondo
    1896 Redondo
    1896 Print · USGS
    The Los Angeles coastline and South Bay are captured here in the mid-1890s, when large ranchos still shaped the landscape between the sea and the city. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Inglewood, the military history of the Drum Barracks, and the vanished marshes of Nigger Slough.
    9 unique versions available
  4. 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.
  7. 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.
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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.
  22. 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.
  25. 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
  28. 1930 Map of Compton
    1930 Map of Compton
    1930 Compton
    1930 Print · USGS
    The South Bay and Gateway regions emerge as industrial powerhouses in this 1930s survey of the plains between Los Angeles and the coast. Trace the footprint of early oil operations at the Shell Oil Dominguez Refinery or locate community roots at the Gardena Japanese School and Woodlawn Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  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. 1944 Map of Redondo
    1944 Map of Redondo
    1944 Redondo
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal Los Angeles at the height of the Second World War shows a landscape defined by expanding refineries, rail lines, and beach towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of South Bay industry through the Standard Oil Co Refinery, Inglewood Park Cemetery, and the early Pacific Electric routes.
  43. 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
  46. 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
  49. 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
  52. 1950 Map of Inglewood, 1957 Print
    1950 Map of Inglewood, 1957 Print
    1950 Inglewood
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Los Angeles County is captured here during a period of intense postwar suburban and industrial growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Inglewood and Hawthorne, locating landmarks like the Inglewood Park Cemetery and the Gardena Valley Airport.
  55. 1951 Map of Torrance, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Torrance, 1953 Print
    1951 Torrance
    1953 Print · USGS
    The South Bay transitioned from an oil-rich landscape to a suburban powerhouse during the early fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace mid-century neighborhoods like Avalon Village and local institutions such as Los Angeles Harbor Junior College.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1952 Map of Inglewood
    1952 Map of Inglewood
    1952 Inglewood
    1952 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Los Angeles County undergoes massive post-war expansion across the South Bay and Centinela Valley. Genealogists can locate family homes near Hollywood Park, Inglewood Park Cemetery, and the Gardena Valley Airport.
  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 Inglewood, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Inglewood, 1965 Print
    1964 Inglewood
    1965 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Los Angeles County undergoes a mid-century suburban boom in this detailed record of the South Bay and Inglewood area. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood growth near Inglewood Park Cemetery, Lennox High Sch, and the local Oil Field operations.
    4 unique versions available
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