What are the different types of historical maps available for Compton?

There are a diverse and wide variety of historical maps available for Compton. On Pastmaps.com, you'll find 29 topographic maps and aerials.

What is the oldest map of Compton?

According to Pastmaps.com, the oldest map of Compton is from 1901.

Where can I purchase historical maps of Compton for my home or office?

You can purchase museum-quality prints of any of the 29 historical maps of Compton on Pastmaps.com.

Where can I download high-res historical maps of Compton?

You can download high-res versions of any of the 29 historical maps of Compton on Pastmaps.com. Use them however you'd like, no subscription required.

Are there historical topographic maps available for Compton?

According to Pastmaps.com, there are 29 historical topographic maps available for Compton.

Is there historical aerial imagery available for Compton?

According to Pastmaps.com, high-res modern satellite and LiDAR imagery are available for this area, but historical aerial imagery is not yet available.

Where are historical maps of Compton sourced from?

According to Pastmaps.com, historical maps of Compton are sourced from a variety of trusted public and private collections, including libraries and archives such as the USGS and the US Library of Congress.

1900s (20th Century) Maps of Compton, California

Explore 29 historic maps of Compton from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Compton's landscape evolved across the 1900s, 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 1900s, 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 Compton's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Compton, CA maps

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1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1
1901 Southern California Sheet No. 1
1901 Print · USGS
Covers Compton, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas
11 unique versions available
1902 Map of Downey
1902 Downey
1902 Print · USGS
Covers Compton, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas
9 unique versions available
1904 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1905 Print
1904 Southern California Sheet No. 1
1905 Print · USGS
Covers Compton, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas
3 unique versions available
1923 Map of Bell
1923 Bell
1923 Print · USGS
Covers Compton, including Downey, Norwalk, and other nearby areas
1923 Map of Watts
1923 Watts
1923 Print · USGS
Covers Compton, including Los Angeles, South Gate, and other nearby areas
1924 Map of Compton
1924 Compton
1924 Print · USGS
Covers Compton, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas
1924 Map of Watts
1924 Watts
1924 Print · USGS
Covers Compton, including Los Angeles, South Gate, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1925 Map of Clearwater
1925 Clearwater
1925 Print · USGS
Covers Compton, including Long Beach, Norwalk, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1925 Map of Bell
1925 Bell
1925 Print · USGS
Covers Compton, including Downey, Norwalk, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1930 Map of Compton
1930 Compton
1930 Print · USGS
Covers Compton, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1936 Map of Bell
1936 Bell
1936 Print · USGS
Covers Compton, including Downey, Norwalk, and other nearby areas
1937 Map of Watts
1937 Watts
1937 Print · USGS
Covers Compton, including Los Angeles, South Gate, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1942 Map of Downey
1942 Downey
1942 Print · USGS
Covers Compton, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas
1943 Map of San Pedro
1943 San Pedro
1943 Print · USGS
Covers Compton, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas
1943 Map of Downey, 1963 Print
1943 Downey
1963 Print · USGS
Covers Compton, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1944 Map of Redondo
1944 Redondo
1944 Print · USGS
Covers Compton, including Los Angeles, Torrance, and other nearby areas
1949 Map of Long Beach
1949 Long Beach
1949 Print · USGS
Covers Compton, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1949 Map of Long Beach, 1951 Print
1949 Long Beach
1951 Print · USGS
Covers Compton, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas
4 unique versions available
1949 Map of South Gate, 1957 Print
1949 South Gate
1957 Print · USGS
Covers Compton, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available
1950 Map of Inglewood, 1957 Print
1950 Inglewood
1957 Print · USGS
Covers Compton, including Los Angeles, Torrance, and other nearby areas
1952 Map of Inglewood
1952 Inglewood
1952 Print · USGS
Covers Compton, including Los Angeles, Torrance, and other nearby areas
1952 Map of South gate
1952 South gate
1952 Print · USGS
Covers Compton, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas
1957 Map of Long Beach
1957 Long Beach
1957 Print · USGS
Covers Compton, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas
4 unique versions available
1958 Map of Long Beach
1958 Long Beach
1958 Print · USGS
Covers Compton, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas
1960 Map of Long Beach
1960 Long Beach
1960 Print · USGS
Covers Compton, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas
2 unique versions available

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Frequently asked questions

What are the different types of historical maps available for Compton?
There are a diverse and wide variety of historical maps available for Compton. On Pastmaps.com, you'll find 29 topographic maps and aerials.
What is the oldest map of Compton?
According to Pastmaps.com, the oldest map of Compton is this 1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1.
Where can I purchase historical maps of Compton for my home or office?
You can purchase museum-quality prints of any of the 29 historical maps of Compton on Pastmaps.com.
Where can I download high-res historical maps of Compton?
You can download high-res versions of any of the 29 historical maps of Compton on Pastmaps.com. Use them however you'd like, no subscription required.
Are there historical topographic maps available for Compton?
According to Pastmaps.com, there are 29 historical topographic maps available for Compton.
Is there historical aerial imagery available for Compton?
According to Pastmaps.com, high-res modern satellite and LiDAR imagery are available for this area, but historical aerial imagery is not yet available.
Where are historical maps of Compton sourced from?
According to Pastmaps.com, historical maps of Compton are sourced from a variety of trusted public and private collections, including libraries and archives such as the USGS and the US Library of Congress.

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