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Old Maps of Lawndale, California

Explore 29 old maps of Lawndale, spanning from 1896 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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  1. 1896 Map of Redondo
    1896 Map of Redondo
    1896 Redondo
    1896 Print · USGS
    The Los Angeles coastline and South Bay are captured here in the mid-1890s, when large ranchos still shaped the landscape between the sea and the city. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Inglewood, the military history of the Drum Barracks, and the vanished marshes of Nigger Slough.
    9 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. 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
  10. 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.
  13. 1924 Map of Torrance
    1924 Map of Torrance
    1924 Torrance
    1924 Print · USGS
    The South Bay of Los Angeles is captured here in the mid-1920s as coastal resort towns and industrial hubs like Torrance began to flourish. Researchers can trace the early rail-driven economy through the Pacific Electric Car Shops, Llewellyn Iron Works, and the seaside Pacific Electric Pier.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 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.
  19. 1934 Map of Torrance
    1934 Map of Torrance
    1934 Torrance
    1934 Print · USGS
    Coastal Los Angeles underwent a massive industrial and residential transformation during the interwar years. Researchers can trace early South Bay development through the sprawling Pacific Electric rail lines, the Union Oil Tank Farm, and neighborhood landmarks like Grant School.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 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.
  25. 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.
  28. 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.
  31. 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
  34. 1950 Map of Inglewood, 1957 Print
    1950 Map of Inglewood, 1957 Print
    1950 Inglewood
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Los Angeles County is captured here during a period of intense postwar suburban and industrial growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Inglewood and Hawthorne, locating landmarks like the Inglewood Park Cemetery and the Gardena Valley Airport.
  37. 1951 Map of Torrance, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Torrance, 1953 Print
    1951 Torrance
    1953 Print · USGS
    The South Bay transitioned from an oil-rich landscape to a suburban powerhouse during the early fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace mid-century neighborhoods like Avalon Village and local institutions such as Los Angeles Harbor Junior College.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1952 Map of Inglewood
    1952 Map of Inglewood
    1952 Inglewood
    1952 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Los Angeles County undergoes massive post-war expansion across the South Bay and Centinela Valley. Genealogists can locate family homes near Hollywood Park, Inglewood Park Cemetery, and the Gardena Valley Airport.
  43. 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
  46. 1958 Map of Long Beach
    1958 Map of Long Beach
    1958 Long Beach
    1958 Print · USGS
    Coastal Southern California is shown during a mid-century period of intense suburbanization and military readiness. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Long Beach, identify early neighborhoods in Lakewood Village, or locate the bounds of Ft MacArthur Lower Reservation.
  49. 1960 Map of Long Beach
    1960 Map of Long Beach
    1960 Long Beach
    1960 Print · USGS
    Coastal California at the height of post-war expansion reveals a dense network of suburban growth and maritime industry. Trace the development of the South Bay and inland neighborhoods like Lakewood Village, or explore the topography of Santa Catalina Island and Los Angeles Harbor.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1964 Map of Inglewood, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Inglewood, 1965 Print
    1964 Inglewood
    1965 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Los Angeles County undergoes a mid-century suburban boom in this detailed record of the South Bay and Inglewood area. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood growth near Inglewood Park Cemetery, Lennox High Sch, and the local Oil Field operations.
    4 unique versions available
  55. 1964 Map of Torrance, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Torrance, 1966 Print
    1964 Torrance
    1966 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Los Angeles County is captured here during a period of massive industrial and suburban growth. Genealogists and historians can locate dozens of neighborhood landmarks, from the Banning Drum Barracks to local schools like Bishop Montgomery High Sch and Casimir Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1981 Map of Long Beach
    1981 Map of Long Beach
    1981 Long Beach
    1981 Print · USGS
    Coastal Los Angeles and the South Bay reached a peak of industrial and suburban maturity in the early eighties. Researchers can trace the development of aerospace and maritime hubs through landmarks like the Queen Mary, Fort MacArthur, and Signal Hill.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 2012 Map of Torrance, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Torrance, 2012 Print
    2012 Torrance
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Lawndale, including Los Angeles, Torrance, and other nearby areas
  64. 2012 Map of Inglewood, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Inglewood, 2012 Print
    2012 Inglewood
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Lawndale, including Los Angeles, Torrance, and other nearby areas
  67. 2015 Map of Torrance, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Torrance, 2015 Print
    2015 Torrance
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Lawndale, including Los Angeles, Torrance, and other nearby areas
  70. 2015 Map of Inglewood, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Inglewood, 2015 Print
    2015 Inglewood
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Lawndale, including Los Angeles, Torrance, and other nearby areas
  73. 2018 Map of Inglewood, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Inglewood, 2018 Print
    2018 Inglewood
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Lawndale, including Los Angeles, Torrance, and other nearby areas
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