Old Maps of Lake Los Angeles, California for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 17 historic maps of Lake Los Angeles. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
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  • Made for exploration: Popular among hikers, overlanders, and local history lovers.

Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Lake Los Angeles.


Lake Los Angeles, CA maps

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  1. 1930 Map of Lovejoy Springs
    1930 Map of Lovejoy Springs
    1930 Lovejoy Springs
    1930 Print · USGS
    Antelope Valley was a landscape of scattered homesteads and high-desert outposts in the early thirties. Researchers can trace the layout of early rural life near Wilsona Road, identifying the Wilsona Sch, the Yato Kya Desert Home, and Lovejoy Springs.

  2. 1930 Map of Llano
    1930 Map of Llano
    1930 Llano
    1930 Print · USGS
    Antelope Valley in the early 1930s shows a desert landscape undergoing the first major shifts of modern settlement. Researchers can trace the early road network including the Palmdale Victorville Road, the isolated Desert Relief, and the prominent Lovejoy Buttes.

  3. 1933 Map of Lovejoy Springs
    1933 Map of Lovejoy Springs
    1933 Lovejoy Springs
    1933 Print · USGS
    Antelope Valley was a sparsely settled desert frontier in the early thirties, defined by its massive geological formations. Local historians can trace the foundations of this high-desert community through the Wilsona Sch, Lovejoy Springs, and the Yato Kya Desert Home.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1934 Map of Llano
    1934 Map of Llano
    1934 Llano
    1934 Print · USGS
    The High Desert of the mid-thirties comes to life in this survey of the eastern Antelope Valley. Researchers can trace early desert routes like the Palmdale Victorville Road and locate the early settlement of Llano near Desert Relief.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1945 Map of Alpine Butte
    1945 Map of Alpine Butte
    1945 Alpine Butte
    1945 Print · USGS
    Antelope Valley in the mid-forties reveals a landscape of isolated desert buttes and early ranching settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Wilsona Ranch and Morrison Ranch or locate the Wilsona Sch and Antelope Valley Indian Museum.

  6. 1947 Map of Alpine Butte
    1947 Map of Alpine Butte
    1947 Alpine Butte
    1947 Print · USGS
    Post-war ranching and desert life emerge in the Antelope Valley during the late 1940s. Researchers can trace family-named landmarks like Wilsona Ranch and Morrison Ranch or locate the Antelope Valley Indian Museum and Wilsona Sch 1.

  7. 1953 Map of San Bernardino
    1953 Map of San Bernardino
    1953 San Bernardino
    1953 Print · USGS
    Southern California underwent massive post-war growth as suburban sprawl reached the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-road roots of the Inland Empire through the Union Pacific RR and Lake Arrowhead resorts.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1956 Map of San Bernardino
    1956 Map of San Bernardino
    1956 San Bernardino
    1956 Print · USGS
    Southern California's Inland Empire and High Desert come into focus in the mid-fifties as agriculture gives way to suburban and military growth. Trace early rail lines like the Pacific Electric or find remote landmarks like Camp Rock Mine and George AFB.

  9. 1957 Map of San Bernardino
    1957 Map of San Bernardino
    1957 San Bernardino
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southern California's Inland Empire and High Desert met during the postwar expansion of the late fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of San Bernardino and Redlands alongside remote landmarks like Edwards AFB and the Camp Rock Mine.

  10. 1957 Map of Lovejoy Buttes, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Lovejoy Buttes, 1958 Print
    1957 Lovejoy Buttes
    1958 Print · USGS
    Los Angeles County's high desert landscape comes alive here in the late fifties, showing the early footprints of settlements like Llano and Wilsona Ranch. Researchers can trace the water-dependent growth of this arid region through Lovejoy Springs and various isolated Quarries.
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1957 Map of Hi Vista, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Hi Vista, 1958 Print
    1957 Hi Vista
    1958 Print · USGS
    Antelope Valley's high desert reveals its mid-century character during a period of transition for rural Los Angeles County. Researchers can trace the early footprint of Wilsona Gardens, locate the Antelope Valley Indian Museum, and explore the geological landmarks of Saddleback Butte.
    4 unique versions available

  12. 1958 Map of San Bernardino, 1975 Print
    1958 Map of San Bernardino, 1975 Print
    1958 San Bernardino
    1975 Print · USGS
    Southern California’s Inland Empire and High Desert come into focus during the mid-century boom, showing the rise of suburbs and massive military installations. Researchers can trace the rail networks of the Union Pacific RR or locate landmarks like Norton AFB and Big Bear Lake.

  13. 1959 Map of San Bernardino
    1959 Map of San Bernardino
    1959 San Bernardino
    1959 Print · USGS
    Southern California underwent a massive transformation in the late fifties as suburban growth and military power reshaped the desert and valley. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Union Pacific Railroad and locate early footprints of Joshua Tree National Monument and Edwards Air Force Base.

  14. 1966 Map of San Bernardino
    1966 Map of San Bernardino
    1966 San Bernardino
    1966 Print · USGS
    The San Bernardino Valley and Mojave Desert met during a period of massive military and suburban growth in the mid-sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Edwards Air Force Base, old desert mines like the Bagdad Chase Mine, and mountain communities near Big Bear Lake.

  15. 1982 Map of Victorville
    1982 Map of Victorville
    1982 Victorville
    1982 Print · USGS
    The High Desert during the early eighties reveals a landscape of massive aerospace installations and growing desert communities. Researchers can trace the sprawling boundaries of Edwards Air Force Base alongside the vital California Aqueduct and the rail hub at Barstow.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 2021 Map of Lovejoy Buttes, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Lovejoy Buttes, 2021 Print
    2021 Lovejoy Buttes
    2021 Print · USGS
    Antelope Valley's high-desert character is captured here in the early twenty-first century as the residential grid expands around Lake Los Angeles. Trace family properties near the Lovejoy Buttes or locate landmarks like Brian Ranch Airport and Lovejoy Springs.

  17. 2021 Map of Hi Vista, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Hi Vista, 2021 Print
    2021 Hi Vista
    2021 Print · USGS
    Antelope Valley enters the modern era with a clear view of its unique desert geography and rural settlements. Researchers can trace the layout of Wilsona Gardens, the heights of Saddleback Butte, and the path of the Big Rock Wash.

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