1900s (20th Century) Maps of Los Angeles, California
Explore 150 historic maps of Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles's landscape evolved across the 1900s, 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 1900s, 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.
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Start exploring Los Angeles's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.
Los Angeles, CA maps
(150)- 1900 Map of Pasadena
1900 Pasadena1900 Print · USGSThe San Gabriel Valley is captured here at a pivotal moment of expansion just as the rail networks reached the foothills. Researchers can trace the layout of early Pasadena and Monrovia, locate the Echo Mountain Mt. Lowe Hotel, or find the historic Mission and Raymond Hotel.10 unique versions available - 1900 Map of Tujunga
1900 Tujunga1900 Print · USGSThe San Gabriel mountains in the late nineteenth century reveal a landscape of deep canyons and mining outposts. Trace early rail travel through Acton or locate the remote Monte Cristo Mines and Hoyt Ranch within the San Gabriel Timber Land Reserve.7 unique versions available - 1900 Map of Los Angeles
1900 Los Angeles1900 Print · USGSGreater Los Angeles was a mosaic of expansive ranchos and emerging rail towns at the turn of the century. You can trace the early footprints of Hollywood, locate the historic Soldiers Home, and follow the mountain rails to the Echo Mountain Mt. Lowe Hotel.4 unique versions available - 1900 Map of Fernando
1900 Fernando1900 Print · USGSThe San Fernando Valley and San Gabriel mountains appear here in the final years of the nineteenth century, showing the early town site of Fernando and the San Fernando Mission. Genealogists and historians can trace the Southern Pacific RR through Soledad Canyon or locate early settlements like Lang and Honby.6 unique versions available - 1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1
1901 Southern California Sheet No. 11901 Print · USGSGreater 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 - 1902 Map of Santa Monica
1902 Santa Monica1902 Print · USGSThe Los Angeles basin is shown here just as the old rancho boundaries began to give way to early suburban developments like Hollywood and Santa Monica. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail networks, the grounds of the Soldiers Home, and vanished place names like Sherman and Tropico.4 unique versions available - 1902 Map of Downey
1902 Downey1902 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1903 Map of Calabasas
1903 Calabasas1903 Print · USGSThe northern reaches of the Santa Monica Mountains and the western San Fernando Valley are shown here at the turn of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace early ranch boundaries like Encino and Las Virgenes, or locate the original sites of Grape Arbor and the Chatsworth Park Branch railroad.8 unique versions available - 1903 Map of Camulos
1903 Camulos1903 Print · USGSSouthern California at the dawn of the twentieth century shows a landscape of ranchos and early rail towns. Trace the old routes through Simi and Camulos, or locate vanished stops like Ternez Siding and the coastal piers at Port Los Angeles.5 unique versions available - 1903 Map of Santa Susana
1903 Santa Susana1903 Print · USGSNorthern Los Angeles and Ventura counties are captured here at the start of the twentieth century, as the railroad transformed the frontier. Trace early rail hubs at Newhall and Saugus, and find the engineering feats of the Santa Susana Tunnel and Fernando Tunnel.8 unique versions available - 1904 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1905 Print
1904 Southern California Sheet No. 11905 Print · USGSSouthern 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 - 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 - 1923 Map of Venice
1923 Venice1923 Print · USGSThe Los Angeles coastline was a mix of seaside resorts and industrial pioneers in the early twenties. Genealogists and historians can trace early residential blocks in Venice or locate vanished landmarks like the Del Rey Gun Club and the Standard Oil Refinery. - 1923 Map of Wilmington
1923 Wilmington1923 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1923 Map of Watts
1923 Watts1923 Print · USGSSouth-central Los Angeles is seen here during its mid-twenties transition into a major metropolitan corridor. Researchers can trace early street grids and rail lines through the City of Watts, Lynwood, and schools like Willowbrook School. - 1924 Map of Alhambra
1924 Alhambra1924 Print · USGSThe Los Angeles basin is captured here during the mid-twenties as streetcar suburbs and oil derricks began to reshape the landscape. Genealogists and researchers can trace early neighborhoods like Belvidere Gardens or locate family sites near Evergreen Cem and Granada School. - 1924 Map of Inglewood
1924 Inglewood1924 Print · USGSCoastal 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. - 1924 Map of Torrance
1924 Torrance1924 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1924 Map of Van Nuys
1924 Van Nuys1924 Print · USGSThe San Fernando Valley is shown in the mid-1920s as early citrus groves and ranch lands began giving way to organized town grids. Researchers can trace the original routes of the Pacific Electric and find landmarks like the Encino Country Club and Guernsey. - 1924 Map of Venice
1924 Venice1924 Print · USGSThe Los Angeles coastline in the mid-twenties shows a rapidly developing landscape of seaside piers and industrial refineries. Trace early transit routes along the Pacific Electric railway and locate vanished landmarks like the Motordrome or the Recreation Gun Club.3 unique versions available - 1924 Map of Compton
1924 Compton1924 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1924 Map of Hollywood
1924 Hollywood1924 Print · USGSLos Angeles and Hollywood are captured during a decade of explosive growth, when oil derricks and electric rail lines still dominated the landscape. Genealogists and transit historians can trace the Pacific Electric Santa Monica Line through Beverly Hills and locate early landmarks like Fairfax School. - 1924 Map of Watts
1924 Watts1924 Print · USGSSouth Los Angeles and its neighboring industrial suburbs come to life in the mid-1920s as a burgeoning network of rail lines and residential grids. Researchers can trace early school sites like Willowbrook School and large-scale industrial landmarks including the Goodyear Rubber Co.2 unique versions available - 1925 Map of Sawtelle
1925 Sawtelle1925 Print · USGSWest Los Angeles in the mid-twenties shows a landscape of grand ranchos and early suburban grids. You can trace the Pacific Electric rail lines connecting Sawtelle and Beverley Hills or locate the sprawling Soldiers Home and its cemetery.2 unique versions available
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