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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Culver City, California

Explore 36 historic maps of Culver City 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 Culver City's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Culver City's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

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  1. 1900 Map of Los Angeles
    1900 Map of Los Angeles
    1900 Los Angeles
    1900 Print · USGS
    Greater Los Angeles was a mosaic of expansive ranchos and emerging rail towns at the turn of the century. You can trace the early footprints of Hollywood, locate the historic Soldiers Home, and follow the mountain rails to the Echo Mountain Mt. Lowe Hotel.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 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
  7. 1902 Map of Santa Monica
    1902 Map of Santa Monica
    1902 Santa Monica
    1902 Print · USGS
    The Los Angeles basin is shown here just as the old rancho boundaries began to give way to early suburban developments like Hollywood and Santa Monica. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail networks, the grounds of the Soldiers Home, and vanished place names like Sherman and Tropico.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 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
  13. 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.
  16. 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
  19. 1923 Map of Venice
    1923 Map of Venice
    1923 Venice
    1923 Print · USGS
    The Los Angeles coastline was a mix of seaside resorts and industrial pioneers in the early twenties. Genealogists and historians can trace early residential blocks in Venice or locate vanished landmarks like the Del Rey Gun Club and the Standard Oil Refinery.
  22. 1924 Map of Inglewood
    1924 Map of Inglewood
    1924 Inglewood
    1924 Print · USGS
    Coastal Los Angeles County is seen in the mid-twenties as the oil and rail industries reshaped the land. Trace early schools and industrial roots like the Standard Oil Company, the Naval Radio Sta, and the Pacific Electric lines.
  25. 1924 Map of Venice
    1924 Map of Venice
    1924 Venice
    1924 Print · USGS
    The Los Angeles coastline in the mid-twenties shows a rapidly developing landscape of seaside piers and industrial refineries. Trace early transit routes along the Pacific Electric railway and locate vanished landmarks like the Motordrome or the Recreation Gun Club.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1924 Map of Hollywood
    1924 Map of Hollywood
    1924 Hollywood
    1924 Print · USGS
    Los Angeles and Hollywood are captured during a decade of explosive growth, when oil derricks and electric rail lines still dominated the landscape. Genealogists and transit historians can trace the Pacific Electric Santa Monica Line through Beverly Hills and locate early landmarks like Fairfax School.
  31. 1925 Map of Sawtelle
    1925 Map of Sawtelle
    1925 Sawtelle
    1925 Print · USGS
    West Los Angeles in the mid-twenties shows a landscape of grand ranchos and early suburban grids. You can trace the Pacific Electric rail lines connecting Sawtelle and Beverley Hills or locate the sprawling Soldiers Home and its cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1926 Map of Hollywood
    1926 Map of Hollywood
    1926 Hollywood
    1926 Print · USGS
    Mid-1920s Los Angeles is captured here during a period of incredible growth, where extensive oil fields and interurban rail lines still defined the landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace the early development of Beverly Hills, the dense Oil Wells of La Brea, and the grounds of the Hollywood Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1930 Map of Inglewood
    1930 Map of Inglewood
    1930 Inglewood
    1930 Print · USGS
    The South Bay and Inglewood areas are shown here during the early years of the aviation boom. You can trace the early airfields at Mines Aviation Field and Kelly's Airport or find local landmarks like the Wiseburn Sch.
  40. 1934 Map of Sawtelle
    1934 Map of Sawtelle
    1934 Sawtelle
    1934 Print · USGS
    West Los Angeles and Santa Monica undergo a period of rapid suburban and institutional expansion during the early thirties. Local researchers can trace the development of UCLA, the expansive Soldiers Home, and the legendary Fox Studio grounds.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1934 Map of Venice
    1934 Map of Venice
    1934 Venice
    1934 Print · USGS
    The Los Angeles coast in the mid-1930s reveals a landscape of tidal lagoons and burgeoning seaside industries. Researchers can trace the early rail network of the Pacific Electric, the footprint of Loyola University, and the massive Standard Oil Co Refinery.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 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.
  49. 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.
  52. 1948 Map of Inglewood
    1948 Map of Inglewood
    1948 Inglewood
    1948 Print · USGS
    Postwar Los Angeles undergoes a massive industrial and suburban shift in the late 1940s as aviation manufacturing centers expand. Trace early footprints of Los Angeles Airport and iconic sites like Hollywood Park or the Pacific Electric lines.
  55. 1949 Map of Los Angeles
    1949 Map of Los Angeles
    1949 Los Angeles
    1949 Print · USGS
    Southern California and the South Coast appear at the onset of the post-war boom, from the Channel Islands to the Mojave Desert. Trace early aviation sites like Lockheed Air Terminal and mining history at the Redrock Quicksilver Mine and Redrover Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 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
  61. 1950 Map of Beverly Hills, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Beverly Hills, 1952 Print
    1950 Beverly Hills
    1952 Print · USGS
    Beverly Hills and the Westside are captured during a period of rapid post-war expansion along the base of the Santa Monica Mountains. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Soldiers Home, the early campus of UCLA, and the Pacific Electric rail lines.
    4 unique versions available
  64. 1950 Map of Venice, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Venice, 1952 Print
    1950 Venice
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Westside and South Bay are captured here during the post-war building boom, showing the early footprint of Los Angeles International Airport. Researchers can trace the era's infrastructure through the Pacific Electric lines, old schools like Venice High Sch, and the now-defunct Culver City Airport.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1953 Map of Hollywood, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Hollywood, 1955 Print
    1953 Hollywood
    1955 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Los Angeles is captured in its post-war prime, from the studio lots of Hollywood to the rising residential hills. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of the film industry through RKO Studios, find family landmarks like Rosedale Cemetery, or locate vanished athletic venues such as the original Wrigley Field.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1955 Map of Los Angeles
    1955 Map of Los Angeles
    1955 Los Angeles
    1955 Print · USGS
    The mid-century transformation of Southern California comes into focus as the urban sprawl of Los Angeles meets the wilderness of the Santa Monica Mountains. Researchers can trace the development of post-war suburbs alongside historic landmarks like the Santa Barbara Lighthouse and early industrial sites such as the Good Luck Mine.
  73. 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
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