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Old Maps of Sylmar, Los Angeles

Explore 19 old maps of Sylmar, spanning from 1900 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.

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Sylmar, Los Angeles maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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. 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
  10. 1925 Map of Sylmar
    1925 Map of Sylmar
    1925 Sylmar
    1925 Print · USGS
    The northern San Fernando Valley is captured here in the mid-twenties, showing a landscape of emerging infrastructure and public institutions. Trace early water and power networks at the Upper San Fernando Reservoir or locate local landmarks like the El Retiro School for Girls and Sylmar.
  13. 1928 Map of Sylmar
    1928 Map of Sylmar
    1928 Sylmar
    1928 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of Los Angeles are seen here in the late 1920s, still bounded by the old lines of the Ex Mission San Fernando. Genealogists and historians can trace institutional sites like the Olive View Sanatorium and the San Fernando Cemetery along the Southern Pacific rail line.
  16. 1929 Map of Sylmar
    1929 Map of Sylmar
    1929 Sylmar
    1929 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains are captured here in the late 1920s, showing a landscape defined by forest terrain and early public health infrastructure. Researchers can locate specialized sites like the Olive View Sanatorium and trace the paths of the early Aqueduct and Transmission Line.
  19. 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
  22. 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
  25. 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.
  28. 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
  31. 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
  34. 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.
  37. 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
  40. 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.
  43. 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
  46. 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
  49. 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.
  52. 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.
  55. 2022 Map of San Fernando, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of San Fernando, 2022 Print
    2022 San Fernando
    2022 Print · USGS
    The northern San Fernando Valley is documented here just as modern infrastructure and mountain wilderness intersect. Researchers can trace local history through the San Fernando Mission Cem, identify landmarks like Whiteman Airport, or explore the canyons of the Angeles National Forest.
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