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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Central-Alameda, Los Angeles

Explore 13 historic maps of Central-Alameda 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 Central-Alameda'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 Central-Alameda's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Central-Alameda, Los Angeles maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Pasadena
    1900 Map of Pasadena
    1900 Pasadena
    1900 Print · USGS
    The 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
  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
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 1928 Map of Los Angeles
    1928 Map of Los Angeles
    1928 Los Angeles
    1928 Print · USGS
    Los Angeles in the late twenties shows a booming cityscape of streetcars and rising institutions before the modern freeway era. Researchers can trace the early footprints of the Ambassador Hotel, Rosedale Cemetery, and the Pacific Electric rail lines.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 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
  19. 1953 Map of Los Angeles, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Los Angeles, 1956 Print
    1953 Los Angeles
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Los Angeles is captured here during a period of massive infrastructure growth and urban density. Genealogists and researchers can trace family roots through numerous neighborhood landmarks like Evergreen Cem, Garfield High Sch, and All Souls School.
  22. 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.
  25. 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
  28. 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.
  31. 1966 Map of Los Angeles, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Los Angeles, 1968 Print
    1966 Los Angeles
    1968 Print · USGS
    Los Angeles and its eastern suburbs are shown here in the mid-sixties, a period of massive freeway expansion and urban density. Researchers can trace historic neighborhoods and landmarks like Dodger Stadium, Boyle Heights, and the expansive Evergreen Cemetery.
    5 unique versions available
  34. 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
  37. 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.
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