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1930s Maps of Los Angeles, California

Explore 17 historic maps of Los Angeles from the 1930s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1930s — 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 1930s, 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 1930s, 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.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Los Angeles's history through authentic maps from the 1930s. This is your window into the past.

Los Angeles, CA maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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.
  7. 1932 Map of Zelzah
    1932 Map of Zelzah
    1932 Zelzah
    1932 Print · USGS
    The San Fernando Valley is seen here during its agricultural peak in the early thirties, just as early poultry colonies were defining the local economy. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Canoga Park and Reseda, alongside unique sites like the Runnymede Poultry Colony.
  10. 1932 Map of Sunland
    1932 Map of Sunland
    1932 Sunland
    1932 Print · USGS
    The San Fernando Valley and the Verdugo Mountains appear here during the early 1930s, showing a landscape of open washes and emerging street grids. Genealogists can trace early residences near Sunland or follow the rail stops at Roscoe and Hewitt.
  13. 1932 Map of Dry Canyon
    1932 Map of Dry Canyon
    1932 Dry Canyon
    1932 Print · USGS
    The western San Fernando Valley appears in the early thirties as a landscape of large ranchos and nascent mountain communities. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Calabasas, the rural Calabasas School, and the winding Mulholland Highway.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1933 Map of Chatsworth
    1933 Map of Chatsworth
    1933 Chatsworth
    1933 Print · USGS
    The Chatsworth area in the early thirties shows a unique blend of old ranching estates and new valley subdivisions. You can trace early property lines at Rancho Sombra del Roble or locate historic landmarks like the Garden of The Gods and Oakwood Cemetery.
  19. 1933 Map of La Crescenta
    1933 Map of La Crescenta
    1933 La Crescenta
    1933 Print · USGS
    The Los Angeles mountains in the 1930s reveal a specialized landscape of canyon retreats and early forest management. Local historians can trace the foundations of Hill Crest Sanatorium, the spiritual retreat at Anandra Ashrama, and the remote Big Tujunga Ranger Station.
  22. 1933 Map of Newhall
    1933 Map of Newhall
    1933 Newhall
    1933 Print · USGS
    Newhall and the northern Santa Susana Mountains are shown in the early thirties as vital transit corridors for rail and road. Researchers can trace the path of the Southern Pacific through the Tunnel or locate the Dept of Commerce Landing Field.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 1933 Map of Sunland
    1933 Map of Sunland
    1933 Sunland
    1933 Print · USGS
    The San Gabriel Mountains and Angeles National Forest are captured in the early 1930s before the sprawl of Los Angeles reached these canyons. Genealogists and hikers can trace old property marks like Herreras Ranch and remote sites such as El Merrie Del or Selby Oaks.
  28. 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
  31. 1934 Map of Sawtelle
    1934 Map of Sawtelle
    1934 Sawtelle
    1934 Print · USGS
    West Los Angeles and Santa Monica undergo a period of rapid suburban and institutional expansion during the early thirties. Local researchers can trace the development of UCLA, the expansive Soldiers Home, and the legendary Fox Studio grounds.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1934 Map of Little Tujunga
    1934 Map of Little Tujunga
    1934 Little Tujunga
    1934 Print · USGS
    The San Gabriel canyons come alive in the 1930s, showing a rugged landscape of high-altitude sanatoriums and family ranches. Trace the locations of De Mille Ranch, the Acme Mine, and the sprawling grounds of the Fairview Sanatorium.
  37. 1934 Map of Venice
    1934 Map of Venice
    1934 Venice
    1934 Print · USGS
    The Los Angeles coast in the mid-1930s reveals a landscape of tidal lagoons and burgeoning seaside industries. Researchers can trace the early rail network of the Pacific Electric, the footprint of Loyola University, and the massive Standard Oil Co Refinery.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 1935 Map of Sylmar
    1935 Map of Sylmar
    1935 Sylmar
    1935 Print · USGS
    The San Fernando Valley meets the mountains in the 1930s as the suburbs began to climb into the foothills. Genealogists and historians can trace the early streets of Sylmar, the grounds of the El Retiro School for Girls, and the sprawling Ex Mission San Fernando lands.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1937 Map of Watts
    1937 Map of Watts
    1937 Watts
    1937 Print · USGS
    Los Angeles and its southern neighbors show a landscape of rapid industrial and rail expansion in the mid-1930s. Researchers can trace the early residential street grids and commercial hubs surrounding the General Petroleum Tank Farm, Watts, and the Pacific Electric lines.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1939 Map of Little Tujunga
    1939 Map of Little Tujunga
    1939 Little Tujunga
    1939 Print · USGS
    Los Angeles County's front range was a landscape of remote ranches and fire lookouts in the late 1930s. Researchers can locate canyon homesteads such as De Mille Ranch and Watts Ranch, or trace early health retreats like Fairview Sanatorium.
    3 unique versions available
  49. 1939 Map of La Crescenta
    1939 Map of La Crescenta
    1939 La Crescenta
    1939 Print · USGS
    The Crescenta Valley was rapidly developing into a series of foothill suburbs in the late thirties. Researchers can trace early street grids and landmarks like Hillcrest Sanitarium, the Burbank YMCA Camp, and the community of Verdugo City.
    4 unique versions available
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