1920s Maps of Glendale, California
Explore 6 historic maps of Glendale 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 Glendale'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 Glendale's history through authentic maps from the 1920s. This is your window into the past.
Glendale, CA maps
(6)- 1920 Map of Santa Monica
1920 Santa Monica1920 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1921 Map of Santa Monica
1921 Santa Monica1921 Print · USGSLos 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 - 1926 Map of Burbank
1926 Burbank1926 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1928 Map of Altadena
1928 Altadena1928 Print · USGSGreater Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley are shown here in the late twenties, balancing rapid suburban expansion with grand resort-era estates. Local historians can trace early rail lines like the Pacific Electric and landmarks such as the Rose Bowl and Huntington Estate.2 unique versions available - 1928 Map of La Crescenta
1928 La Crescenta1928 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1928 Map of Glendale
1928 Glendale1928 Print · USGSGreater 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
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