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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Long Beach, California

Explore 37 historic maps of Long Beach 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 Long Beach'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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Long Beach, CA maps

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  1. 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
  4. 1902 Map of Downey
    1902 Map of Downey
    1902 Downey
    1902 Print · USGS
    The Los Angeles coastal plain at the turn of the century shows a network of early citrus towns and Spanish rancho boundaries. Trace the development of the river system and rail stops like Poor Farm Sta., Fulton Wells, and the growing community of Whittier.
    9 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. 1923 Map of Artesia
    1923 Map of Artesia
    1923 Artesia
    1923 Print · USGS
    Southeast Los Angeles and Orange County appear here in the early twenties, showing a rural landscape transitioning into an industrial and oil-producing corridor. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Artesia and Los Alamitos, alongside vanished landmarks like the C Julian Tank Farm and the Bloomfield School.
  13. 1923 Map of Wilmington
    1923 Map of Wilmington
    1923 Wilmington
    1923 Print · USGS
    The Los Angeles waterfront was a hub of rapid industrial and military growth in the early twenties. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail yards of the Pacific Electric, the footprint of Fort Mc Arthur Lower Res, and the busy wharves of Fish Harbor.
  16. 1924 Map of Compton
    1924 Map of Compton
    1924 Compton
    1924 Print · USGS
    The Los Angeles basin near Compton and Gardena was a landscape of citrus groves and oil derricks in the mid-twenties. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like the Woodlawn Cemetery, the Dominguez Ranch, and schools including Carson School.
  19. 1925 Map of Long Beach
    1925 Map of Long Beach
    1925 Long Beach
    1925 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1920s, the Southern California coast was rapidly urbanizing around the oil-rich heights and growing beach communities. Researchers can trace the early layout of Naples, the legacy of the Bixby Ranch, and the vital routes of the Pacific Electric railway.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1925 Map of Wilmington
    1925 Map of Wilmington
    1925 Wilmington
    1925 Print · USGS
    The harbor district and Palos Verdes foothills come alive in this mid-twenties survey of a rapidly industrializing coastline. Trace the early maritime infrastructure of Wilmington and San Pedro, from the Canal St Sta to the Fish Harbor and Terminal Island.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1925 Map of Artesia
    1925 Map of Artesia
    1925 Artesia
    1925 Print · USGS
    The dairy and oil lands of Los Angeles and Orange Counties are captured here in the mid-twenties as the rail lines were expanding. Researchers can trace the path of the Pacific Electric or locate local landmarks like Artesia Cemetery and the C G Julian Tank Farm.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1925 Map of Clearwater
    1925 Map of Clearwater
    1925 Clearwater
    1925 Print · USGS
    Southeast Los Angeles County emerges as an industrial powerhouse during the 1920s oil boom. Genealogists and historians can trace early residential blocks in Bellflower and Clearwater or locate vanished sites like the Federal Telegraph Co Wireless Sta and Cerritos Gun Club.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1930 Map of Compton
    1930 Map of Compton
    1930 Compton
    1930 Print · USGS
    The South Bay and Gateway regions emerge as industrial powerhouses in this 1930s survey of the plains between Los Angeles and the coast. Trace the footprint of early oil operations at the Shell Oil Dominguez Refinery or locate community roots at the Gardena Japanese School and Woodlawn Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1935 Map of Los Alamitos
    1935 Map of Los Alamitos
    1935 Los Alamitos
    1935 Print · USGS
    Orange County's coastal plain is captured in the mid-thirties as rural ranch lands began to yield to industrial expansion. Genealogists and researchers can trace early settlements like Los Alamitos and Buena Park or locate landmarks like the Texas Oil Tank Farm.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1935 Map of Seal Beach
    1935 Map of Seal Beach
    1935 Seal Beach
    1935 Print · USGS
    The Orange County coast in the mid-thirties remains a landscape of sprawling salt marshes and private gun clubs. Trace the early shorefront at Sunset Beach or locate historic markers like Anaheim Landing and the Springdale Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1941 Map of Las Bolsas, 1961 Print
    1941 Map of Las Bolsas, 1961 Print
    1941 Las Bolsas
    1961 Print · USGS
    Coastal Orange County appears at the brink of the war years, showing a shoreline defined by marshlands and early beach communities. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Pacific Electric line and explore landmarks like the Bolsa Chica Gun Club and Meadow Lark Country Club Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1942 Map of Downey
    1942 Map of Downey
    1942 Downey
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Los Angeles Basin and North Orange County appear here during the wartime boom, showcasing a landscape transitioning from ranchos to suburbs. Trace the historic Pacific Electric rail lines, the oil fields of Santa Fe Springs, and early settlements like Hynes and Studebaker.
  46. 1943 Map of Las Bolsas
    1943 Map of Las Bolsas
    1943 Las Bolsas
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Orange County coast and wetlands come into focus during the early 1940s as agricultural grids meet the sea. Local historians can trace the early rail influence of the Pacific Electric and locate old landmarks like the Springdale Sch or Wintersburg.
  49. 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.
  52. 1943 Map of Downey, 1963 Print
    1943 Map of Downey, 1963 Print
    1943 Downey
    1963 Print · USGS
    Southeast Los Angeles County and northern Orange County appear here at the height of the mid-century boom. Researchers can trace the massive rail infrastructure of the Pacific Electric and locate landmarks like the County Hospital and Signal Hill.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1945 Map of Artesia
    1945 Map of Artesia
    1945 Artesia
    1945 Print · USGS
    Southeast Los Angeles County is captured here during the final stages of its agricultural era. Genealogists and researchers can trace family lands near Artesia, locate the Excelsior Union High School, and follow the Pacific Electric rail lines.
  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. 1949 Map of Long Beach, 1951 Print
    1949 Map of Long Beach, 1951 Print
    1949 Long Beach
    1951 Print · USGS
    Long Beach and its coastal neighbors are captured here during a period of massive post-war growth and industrial production. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood landmarks like Polytechnic High Sch, the landmarks of Signal Hill, and the historic Rainbow Pier.
    4 unique versions available
  64. 1949 Map of Seal Beach, 1957 Print
    1949 Map of Seal Beach, 1957 Print
    1949 Seal Beach
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal Orange County is captured here in the late 1940s, showing a landscape of naval installations, early oil production, and marshland gun clubs. Researchers can trace the path of the Pacific Electric rail line past the Allied Trades Institute and the sprawling Oil Wells of the Las Bolsas area.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1949 Map of Los Alamitos, 1957 Print
    1949 Map of Los Alamitos, 1957 Print
    1949 Los Alamitos
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal California is captured in its post-war transition as old ranch lands give way to suburban growth and aviation. Trace family roots at the Artesia Cem or explore the mid-century industrial footprint of the Naval Reservation and the Oil Tank Farm.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1949 Map of South Gate, 1957 Print
    1949 Map of South Gate, 1957 Print
    1949 South Gate
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southeast Los Angeles at the end of the 1940s reveals a thriving hub of rail, aviation, and industry during its post-war growth spurt. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Rancho Los Amigos and the Russian Molokan Cem alongside defunct airfields like Vail Airport.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1950 Map of Los Alamitos
    1950 Map of Los Alamitos
    1950 Los Alamitos
    1950 Print · USGS
    Coastal Southern California is captured here in the mid-century as citrus groves and ranches gave way to defense facilities and new suburbs. Researchers can trace the development of Hawaiian Gardens or locate family history at Artesia Cem and the Pioneer Sch.
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