Old Maps of South Park, Los Angeles

Explore 17 old maps of South Park, spanning from 1896 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

What you can do with these maps:

  • See how South Park changed over time: Compare historical maps to modern-day views to trace roads, homesites, rail lines & more.
  • View detailed metadata: Each map includes creators, publishers, year, scale, and archive source.
  • Overlay maps with satellite & LiDAR: Visualize the past alongside modern tools to explore terrain & human change.
  • Trusted historical sources: Maps sourced from the USGS, Library of Congress, and other archives.
  • Access maps your way: View online, download high-res files, or order prints for personal or research use.

Start exploring old maps of South Park to uncover forgotten places, hidden landmarks, and the deep history beneath your feet.


South Park, Los Angeles maps

(17)
  1. 1896 Map of Redondo
    1896 Map of Redondo
    1896 Redondo
    1896 Print · USGS
    The Los Angeles coastline and South Bay are captured here in the mid-1890s, when large ranchos still shaped the landscape between the sea and the city. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Inglewood, the military history of the Drum Barracks, and the vanished marshes of Nigger Slough.
    9 unique versions available

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 1923 Map of Watts
    1923 Map of Watts
    1923 Watts
    1923 Print · USGS
    South-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.

  5. 1924 Map of Watts
    1924 Map of Watts
    1924 Watts
    1924 Print · USGS
    South 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

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  8. 1944 Map of Redondo
    1944 Map of Redondo
    1944 Redondo
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal Los Angeles at the height of the Second World War shows a landscape defined by expanding refineries, rail lines, and beach towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of South Bay industry through the Standard Oil Co Refinery, Inglewood Park Cemetery, and the early Pacific Electric routes.

  9. 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

  10. 1950 Map of Inglewood, 1957 Print
    1950 Map of Inglewood, 1957 Print
    1950 Inglewood
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Los Angeles County is captured here during a period of intense postwar suburban and industrial growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Inglewood and Hawthorne, locating landmarks like the Inglewood Park Cemetery and the Gardena Valley Airport.

  11. 1952 Map of Inglewood
    1952 Map of Inglewood
    1952 Inglewood
    1952 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Los Angeles County undergoes massive post-war expansion across the South Bay and Centinela Valley. Genealogists can locate family homes near Hollywood Park, Inglewood Park Cemetery, and the Gardena Valley Airport.

  12. 1957 Map of Long Beach
    1957 Map of Long Beach
    1957 Long Beach
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Los Angeles coast and the Channel Islands appear here during the mid-fifties era of rapid suburbanization and naval expansion. Genealogists and researchers can locate early industrial neighborhoods like South Gate and trace military boundaries at Ft MacArthur Upper Reservation or the remote San Nicolas Island.
    4 unique versions available

  13. 1958 Map of Long Beach
    1958 Map of Long Beach
    1958 Long Beach
    1958 Print · USGS
    Coastal Southern California is shown during a mid-century period of intense suburbanization and military readiness. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Long Beach, identify early neighborhoods in Lakewood Village, or locate the bounds of Ft MacArthur Lower Reservation.

  14. 1960 Map of Long Beach
    1960 Map of Long Beach
    1960 Long Beach
    1960 Print · USGS
    Coastal California at the height of post-war expansion reveals a dense network of suburban growth and maritime industry. Trace the development of the South Bay and inland neighborhoods like Lakewood Village, or explore the topography of Santa Catalina Island and Los Angeles Harbor.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1964 Map of Inglewood, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Inglewood, 1965 Print
    1964 Inglewood
    1965 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Los Angeles County undergoes a mid-century suburban boom in this detailed record of the South Bay and Inglewood area. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood growth near Inglewood Park Cemetery, Lennox High Sch, and the local Oil Field operations.
    4 unique versions available

  16. 1981 Map of Long Beach
    1981 Map of Long Beach
    1981 Long Beach
    1981 Print · USGS
    Coastal Los Angeles and the South Bay reached a peak of industrial and suburban maturity in the early eighties. Researchers can trace the development of aerospace and maritime hubs through landmarks like the Queen Mary, Fort MacArthur, and Signal Hill.
    3 unique versions available

  17. 2021 Map of Inglewood, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Inglewood, 2021 Print
    2021 Inglewood
    2021 Print · USGS
    The urban sprawl of southwestern Los Angeles County is captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and researchers can locate specific sites within Inglewood Park Cem or trace the layout of Hyde Park and Hawthorne.

End of results
Showing maps 1-17 of 17

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for South Park?
  • What is the oldest map of South Park?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of South Park for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of South Park?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for South Park?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for South Park?
  • Where are historical maps of South Park sourced from?