Old Maps of Arleta Neighborhood Council District, Los Angeles

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  1. 1894 Map of Los Angeles
    1894 Map of Los Angeles
    1894 Los Angeles
    1894 Print · USGS
    Los Angeles was a growing rail hub at the end of the nineteenth century, balancing its agricultural heritage with new mountain resorts. Researchers can trace early neighborhoods like Boyle Heights, find the National Soldiers Home, or follow the Mt. Lowe Hotel incline.

  2. 1896 Map of Santa Monica
    1896 Map of Santa Monica
    1896 Santa Monica
    1896 Print · USGS
    Before the film industry arrived, this area was a patchwork of Spanish ranchos and emerging rail towns during the late nineteenth century. You can trace early landmarks like the National Soldiers Home, the fledgling streets of Hollywood, and the sprawling Ex Mission San Fernando boundary.

  3. 1898 Map of Santa Monica
    1898 Map of Santa Monica
    1898 Santa Monica
    1898 Print · USGS
    Coastal Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley appear here in the 1890s, when Spanish ranchos still defined the land alongside emerging rail towns. Researchers can trace the early streets of Hollywood, the rail junction at Burbank, and the grounds of the National Soldiers Home.

  4. 1900 Map of Los Angeles
    1900 Map of Los Angeles
    1900 Los Angeles
    1900 Print · USGS
    Greater 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

  5. 1900 Map of Fernando
    1900 Map of Fernando
    1900 Fernando
    1900 Print · USGS
    The 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

  6. 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. 1902 Map of Santa Monica
    1902 Map of Santa Monica
    1902 Santa Monica
    1902 Print · USGS
    The 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

  8. 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

  9. 1920 Map of Santa Monica
    1920 Map of Santa Monica
    1920 Santa Monica
    1920 Print · USGS
    The 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.

  10. 1921 Map of Santa Monica
    1921 Map of Santa Monica
    1921 Santa Monica
    1921 Print · USGS
    Los 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

  11. 1927 Map of Pacoima
    1927 Map of Pacoima
    1927 Pacoima
    1927 Print · USGS
    The northern San Fernando Valley is seen here during the mid-1920s as early citrus groves and ranch lands began giving way to a modern street grid. Researchers can trace the layout of early communities like Mission Acres and Pacoima or locate the historic grounds of the San Fernando Mission.
    4 unique versions available

  12. 1940 Map of San Fernando, 1955 Print
    1940 Map of San Fernando, 1955 Print
    1940 San Fernando
    1955 Print · USGS
    The northern Los Angeles basin is shown here just before the postwar housing boom, as the valley floor transitioned from rural estates to suburban centers. Genealogists can trace family footprints near the San Fernando Mission or follow the rail lines through Solemint and Sylmar.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1945 Map of San Fernando
    1945 Map of San Fernando
    1945 San Fernando
    1945 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of Los Angeles County appear in the mid-1940s, just as suburban growth began to meet the steep canyon walls. Researchers can trace the path of the Southern Pacific through the mountain passes or locate landmarks like the San Fernando Mission and Sunland.

  14. 1949 Map of Los Angeles
    1949 Map of Los Angeles
    1949 Los Angeles
    1949 Print · USGS
    Southern California and the South Coast appear at the onset of the post-war boom, from the Channel Islands to the Mojave Desert. Trace early aviation sites like Lockheed Air Terminal and mining history at the Redrock Quicksilver Mine and Redrover Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1953 Map of San Fernando, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of San Fernando, 1954 Print
    1953 San Fernando
    1954 Print · USGS
    The San Fernando Valley meets the mountains in the early fifties during a period of rapid suburban and industrial expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace the San Fernando Mission, find the Whiteman Air Park, and locate long-standing medical institutions like the Olive View Sanatorium.
    3 unique versions available

  16. 1953 Map of Van Nuys, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Van Nuys, 1955 Print
    1953 Van Nuys
    1955 Print · USGS
    The San Fernando Valley enters its boom years in the early fifties, showing the transition from agricultural land to iconic suburban neighborhoods. Trace the early footprints of REPUBLIC STUDIO, the LOCKHEED AIR TERMINAL, and neighborhood landmarks like WAR MEMORIAL PARK.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1955 Map of Los Angeles
    1955 Map of Los Angeles
    1955 Los Angeles
    1955 Print · USGS
    The mid-century transformation of Southern California comes into focus as the urban sprawl of Los Angeles meets the wilderness of the Santa Monica Mountains. Researchers can trace the development of post-war suburbs alongside historic landmarks like the Santa Barbara Lighthouse and early industrial sites such as the Good Luck Mine.

  18. 1959 Map of Los Angeles
    1959 Map of Los Angeles
    1959 Los Angeles
    1959 Print · USGS
    Coastal California and the high desert met in a period of booming growth after the war. Researchers can trace early aviation and military history at the Point Mugu Air Missile Test Ctr or locate desert mining sites like the Double Eagle Mine.
    3 unique versions available

  19. 1966 Map of Los Angeles
    1966 Map of Los Angeles
    1966 Los Angeles
    1966 Print · USGS
    Southern California underwent a mid-century transformation as suburban grids reached the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. Researchers can trace the path of the Los Angeles Aqueduct or locate defense landmarks like Edwards Air Force Base.

  20. 1966 Map of San Fernando, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of San Fernando, 1967 Print
    1966 San Fernando
    1967 Print · USGS
    The San Fernando Valley was undergoing a massive suburban expansion in the mid-1960s as major freeways reshaped the northern Los Angeles landscape. Researchers can trace the development of Sylmar and Pacoima, locate historic grounds like San Fernando Mission Cem, and see the footprint of Van Norman Lake before its reconfiguration.
    3 unique versions available

  21. 1966 Map of Van Nuys, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Van Nuys, 1968 Print
    1966 Van Nuys
    1968 Print · USGS
    The San Fernando Valley of the mid-sixties is a landscape of rapid suburban growth and massive infrastructure projects. Researchers can trace the legacy of local institutions from Van Nuys Airport to the Los Encinos State Historical Monument.
    4 unique versions available

  22. 1975 Map of Los Angeles, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Los Angeles, 1977 Print
    1975 Los Angeles
    1977 Print · USGS
    Southern California is captured in a period of significant growth during the mid-seventies, showing the urban sprawl from the coast to the high desert. Researchers can trace the development of the Pacific Coast Hwy and find aerospace landmarks like Edwards Air Force Base and the Flight Test Center (NASA).
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1976 Map of Van Nuys, 1980 Print
    1976 Map of Van Nuys, 1980 Print
    1976 Van Nuys
    1980 Print · USGS
    The San Fernando Valley is seen in the mid-1970s as a fully realized suburban landscape defined by its famous street grid and industrial hubs. Researchers can trace the mid-century development of Van Nuys and North Hollywood alongside the Los Angeles River.

  24. 1979 Map of Los Angeles
    1979 Map of Los Angeles
    1979 Los Angeles
    1979 Print · USGS
    Southern California at the close of the 1970s reveals a sprawling network of suburban growth and massive infrastructure projects. Researchers can trace established rail lines like the Southern Pacific alongside newer settlements and landmarks like Virginia Colony and Griffith Park.

  25. 1995 Map of San Fernando, 1999 Print
    1995 Map of San Fernando, 1999 Print
    1995 San Fernando
    1999 Print · USGS
    The San Fernando Valley at the end of the century shows a dense suburban landscape pushing against the foothills of the Angeles National Forest. Researchers can trace local heritage through landmarks like Pioneer Memorial Cem, the San Fernando Valley Juvenile Hall, and Whiteman Air Park.

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