Old Maps of Mile High, California for Hiking & Exploration

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.

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4. 1903 Map of Rock Creek

   

   1903 Rock Creek

   1903 Print · USGS

   The high San Gabriel peaks and the edge of the Mojave come alive in this turn-of-the-century survey. Researchers can trace early mountain resorts and outposts like Squirrel Inn and Big Rock Villa or the geological wonder of the Devils Punchbowl.

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7. 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.

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10. 1934 Map of Mescal Creek

    

    1934 Mescal Creek

    1934 Print · USGS

    Antelope Valley and the northern San Gabriel foothills are captured in the mid-1930s before modern expansion reached this high desert edge. Genealogists and historians can locate early landmarks like Largo Vista, Soules Ranch, and the Big Pines Recreation Camp.

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13. 1940 Map of Mescal Creek

    

    1940 Mescal Creek

    1940 Print · USGS

    The San Gabriel Mountains meet the Antelope Valley in the late 1940s, revealing a landscape shaped by geological forces and early ranching. Trace local history at Hagenbaugh Ranch, the San Andreas Rift Zone, and the settlement of Largo Vista.

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16. 1940 Map of Rock Creek, 1955 Print

    

    1940 Rock Creek

    1955 Print · USGS

    High desert settlements and steep mountain peaks meet in this mid-century look at the eastern San Gabriel range. Researchers can trace the path of the Andreas Rift Zone and locate early ranch sites like Saunders Ranch and the community of Valyermo.

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19. 1953 Map of San Bernardino

    

    1953 San Bernardino

    1953 Print · USGS

    Southern California underwent massive post-war growth as suburban sprawl reached the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-road roots of the Inland Empire through the Union Pacific RR and Lake Arrowhead resorts.

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22. 1956 Map of San Bernardino

    

    1956 San Bernardino

    1956 Print · USGS

    Southern California's Inland Empire and High Desert come into focus in the mid-fifties as agriculture gives way to suburban and military growth. Trace early rail lines like the Pacific Electric or find remote landmarks like Camp Rock Mine and George AFB.

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25. 1957 Map of San Bernardino

    

    1957 San Bernardino

    1957 Print · USGS

    Southern California's Inland Empire and High Desert met during the postwar expansion of the late fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of San Bernardino and Redlands alongside remote landmarks like Edwards AFB and the Camp Rock Mine.

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28. 1958 Map of Valyermo, 1960 Print

    

    1958 Valyermo

    1960 Print · USGS

    The high desert and foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains come into focus in the late fifties as ranching and new recreation meet. Genealogists and historians can trace family properties like McFarland Ranch and Mtn Brook Ranch or locate the St Andrews Priory and the Limekiln (Ruins) near Bobs Gap.

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31. 1958 Map of San Bernardino, 1975 Print

    

    1958 San Bernardino

    1975 Print · USGS

    Southern California’s Inland Empire and High Desert come into focus during the mid-century boom, showing the rise of suburbs and massive military installations. Researchers can trace the rail networks of the Union Pacific RR or locate landmarks like Norton AFB and Big Bear Lake.

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34. 1959 Map of San Bernardino

    

    1959 San Bernardino

    1959 Print · USGS

    Southern California underwent a massive transformation in the late fifties as suburban growth and military power reshaped the desert and valley. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Union Pacific Railroad and locate early footprints of Joshua Tree National Monument and Edwards Air Force Base.

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37. 1959 Map of Valyermo, 1961 Print

    

    1959 Valyermo

    1961 Print · USGS

    The northern slopes of the San Gabriel Mountains meet the desert's edge during a period of expanding mountain recreation in the late fifties. Researchers can trace historic ranch boundaries at McFarland Ranch, locate high-country retreats like Louies Cabin, and explore the development of the Juniper Hills community.

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40. 1966 Map of San Bernardino

    

    1966 San Bernardino

    1966 Print · USGS

    The San Bernardino Valley and Mojave Desert met during a period of massive military and suburban growth in the mid-sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Edwards Air Force Base, old desert mines like the Bagdad Chase Mine, and mountain communities near Big Bear Lake.

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43. 1982 Map of San Bernardino, 1983 Print

    

    1982 San Bernardino

    1983 Print · USGS

    The Inland Empire and San Gabriel Valley met at a peak of suburban and industrial expansion in the early eighties. Researchers can trace the massive rail infrastructure through Cajon Pass and locate landmarks like Norton Air Force Base or the Fontana International Raceway.

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46. 1995 Map of Valyermo, 1999 Print

    

    1995 Valyermo

    1999 Print · USGS

    The northern foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains come alive in the mid-nineties, showing the intersection of heavy infrastructure and desert ranching. Locate family landmarks like Big Rock Ranch, trace the San Andreas Fault Zone, or find historic sites like St Andrews Abbey.

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49. 2021 Map of Valyermo, 2021 Print

    

    2021 Valyermo

    2021 Print · USGS

    The high desert meets the San Gabriel Mountains in this contemporary survey of the Los Angeles County backcountry. Genealogists and hikers can trace landmarks from Saint Andrews Abbey Cem to the unique geological features of the Devils Punchbowl and Old Point Comfort.

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