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Old Maps of Manhattan Beach, California for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 25 historic maps of Manhattan Beach. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Manhattan Beach, CA maps

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  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
  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. 1923 Map of Venice
    1923 Map of Venice
    1923 Venice
    1923 Print · USGS
    The Los Angeles coastline was a mix of seaside resorts and industrial pioneers in the early twenties. Genealogists and historians can trace early residential blocks in Venice or locate vanished landmarks like the Del Rey Gun Club and the Standard Oil Refinery.
  13. 1924 Map of Inglewood
    1924 Map of Inglewood
    1924 Inglewood
    1924 Print · USGS
    Coastal Los Angeles County is seen in the mid-twenties as the oil and rail industries reshaped the land. Trace early schools and industrial roots like the Standard Oil Company, the Naval Radio Sta, and the Pacific Electric lines.
  16. 1924 Map of Torrance
    1924 Map of Torrance
    1924 Torrance
    1924 Print · USGS
    The South Bay of Los Angeles is captured here in the mid-1920s as coastal resort towns and industrial hubs like Torrance began to flourish. Researchers can trace the early rail-driven economy through the Pacific Electric Car Shops, Llewellyn Iron Works, and the seaside Pacific Electric Pier.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1924 Map of Venice
    1924 Map of Venice
    1924 Venice
    1924 Print · USGS
    The Los Angeles coastline in the mid-twenties shows a rapidly developing landscape of seaside piers and industrial refineries. Trace early transit routes along the Pacific Electric railway and locate vanished landmarks like the Motordrome or the Recreation Gun Club.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 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.
  25. 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
  28. 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
  31. 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.
  34. 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.
  37. 1948 Map of Inglewood
    1948 Map of Inglewood
    1948 Inglewood
    1948 Print · USGS
    Postwar Los Angeles undergoes a massive industrial and suburban shift in the late 1940s as aviation manufacturing centers expand. Trace early footprints of Los Angeles Airport and iconic sites like Hollywood Park or the Pacific Electric lines.
  40. 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
  43. 1950 Map of Venice, 1952 Print
    1950 Map of Venice, 1952 Print
    1950 Venice
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Westside and South Bay are captured here during the post-war building boom, showing the early footprint of Los Angeles International Airport. Researchers can trace the era's infrastructure through the Pacific Electric lines, old schools like Venice High Sch, and the now-defunct Culver City Airport.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1951 Map of Redondo Beach, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Redondo Beach, 1953 Print
    1951 Redondo Beach
    1953 Print · USGS
    Coastal Los Angeles County comes alive in the early fifties, capturing the dense shoreline of Redondo Beach as it pushes toward the peninsula. Trace the development of neighborhood schools like Beryl Hts Sch and iconic landmarks like the Wayfarers Chapel.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 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
  52. 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.
  55. 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
  58. 1963 Map of Redondo Beach, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Redondo Beach, 1965 Print
    1963 Redondo Beach
    1965 Print · USGS
    The South Bay coast and Palos Verdes Peninsula were undergoing significant suburbanization in the early sixties. Researchers can trace the era's infrastructure from the King Harbor waterfront to local landmarks like Marineland and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe rail line.
    4 unique versions available
  61. 1964 Map of Venice, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Venice, 1965 Print
    1964 Venice
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Los Angeles coastline undergoes a massive mid-century transformation as Marina del Rey and Los Angeles International Airport expand. Researchers can trace the growth of Westchester or find coastal landmarks like the Ocean Park Pier and Dockweiler Beach State Park.
    4 unique versions available
  64. 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
  67. 1996 Map of Redondo Beach, 2000 Print
    1996 Map of Redondo Beach, 2000 Print
    1996 Redondo Beach
    2000 Print · USGS
    The South Bay and Palos Verdes Peninsula are shown here in the mid-nineties, capturing the area's established suburban character and dramatic coastline. Researchers can trace local development through landmarks like Marineland, Mira Costa High School, and the Point Vicente lighthouse.
  70. 2021 Map of Redondo Beach, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Redondo Beach, 2021 Print
    2021 Redondo Beach
    2021 Print · USGS
    Coastal Los Angeles County is seen here during its modern development, where the South Bay's dense urban grids meet the high bluffs of the peninsula. Map out coastal landmarks from Hollywood Riviera to the harbor at Basin Two and the trails of Bluff Cove.
  73. 2021 Map of Venice, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Venice, 2021 Print
    2021 Venice
    2021 Print · USGS
    Coastal Los Angeles at the start of the 2020s shows a dense network of residential communities and massive infrastructure along the Santa Monica Bay. Researchers can trace the layout of the International Airport and find local landmarks like Holy Cross Cem and Loyola Marymount University.
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