Old Maps of Hill Section, Manhattan Beach

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Hill Section, Manhattan Beach 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

  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. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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.

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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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