Historical Maps of Lancaster, California

What stories do these 104 old maps tell about Lancaster's past? From 1915 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Lancaster's history through maps:

  • Trace Lancaster's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Lancaster's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Lancaster, CA maps

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  1. 1915 Map of Elizabeth Lake
    1915 Map of Elizabeth Lake
    1915 Elizabeth Lake
    1915 Print · USGS
    Covers Lancaster, including Palmdale, Rosamond, and other nearby areas

  2. 1915 Map of Elizabeth Lake
    1915 Map of Elizabeth Lake
    1915 Elizabeth Lake
    1915 Print · USGS
    Covers Lancaster, including Palmdale, Rosamond, and other nearby areas

  3. 1917 Map of Elizabeth Lake
    1917 Map of Elizabeth Lake
    1917 Elizabeth Lake
    1917 Print · USGS
    Covers Lancaster, including Palmdale, Rosamond, and other nearby areas

  4. 1917 Map of Elizabeth Lake
    1917 Map of Elizabeth Lake
    1917 Elizabeth Lake
    1917 Print · USGS
    Covers Lancaster, including Palmdale, Rosamond, and other nearby areas

  5. 1917 Map of Elizabeth Lake, 1923 Print
    1917 Map of Elizabeth Lake, 1923 Print
    1917 Elizabeth Lake
    1923 Print · USGS
    Covers Lancaster, including Palmdale, Rosamond, and other nearby areas

  6. 1917 Map of Elizabeth Lake, 1932 Print
    1917 Map of Elizabeth Lake, 1932 Print
    1917 Elizabeth Lake
    1932 Print · USGS
    Covers Lancaster, including Palmdale, Rosamond, and other nearby areas

  7. 1917 Map of Elizabeth Lake, 1941 Print
    1917 Map of Elizabeth Lake, 1941 Print
    1917 Elizabeth Lake
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers Lancaster, including Palmdale, Rosamond, and other nearby areas

  8. 1917 Map of Elizabeth Lake, 1941 Print
    1917 Map of Elizabeth Lake, 1941 Print
    1917 Elizabeth Lake
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers Lancaster, including Palmdale, Rosamond, and other nearby areas

  9. 1930 Map of Oban
    1930 Map of Oban
    1930 Oban
    1930 Print · USGS
    Covers Lancaster, including Los Angeles County, United States, and other nearby areas

  10. 1930 Map of Roosevelt School
    1930 Map of Roosevelt School
    1930 Roosevelt School
    1930 Print · USGS
    Covers Lancaster, including Roosevelt, Los Angeles County, and other nearby areas

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