1900s (20th Century) Maps of Mount Wilson, California

1. 1900 Map of Pasadena

   

   1900 Pasadena

   1900 Print · USGS

   The San Gabriel Valley is captured here at a pivotal moment of expansion just as the rail networks reached the foothills. Researchers can trace the layout of early Pasadena and Monrovia, locate the Echo Mountain Mt. Lowe Hotel, or find the historic Mission and Raymond Hotel.

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4. 1900 Map of Los Angeles

   

   1900 Los Angeles

   1900 Print · USGS

   Greater Los Angeles was a mosaic of expansive ranchos and emerging rail towns at the turn of the century. You can trace the early footprints of Hollywood, locate the historic Soldiers Home, and follow the mountain rails to the Echo Mountain Mt. Lowe Hotel.

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7. 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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10. 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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13. 1934 Map of Mt. Wilson

    

    1934 Mt. Wilson

    1934 Print · USGS

    The San Gabriel Mountains in the mid-1930s were a hub for early mountain recreation and scientific observation. Researchers and hikers can trace the original locations of historic retreats like Opids Camp, Fern Lodge, and the iconic Observatory atop Mt Wilson.

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16. 1939 Map of Mt. Wilson

    

    1939 Mt. Wilson

    1939 Print · USGS

    The San Gabriel Mountains in the late thirties were a hive of scientific observation and mountain recreation before modern sprawl reached the foothills. Researchers can locate historic wilderness retreats like Opids Camp and the iconic Mt Wilson Observatory.

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19. 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.

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22. 1953 Map of Mt. Wilson, 1955 Print

    

    1953 Mt. Wilson

    1955 Print · USGS

    The foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains meet the expanding suburbs of the San Gabriel Valley during the early fifties. Researchers can trace the path of the PE Electric RR, locate the Echo Mountain (Site), and find local landmarks like Kinneloa Ranch or the Mt Alverno Convent.

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25. 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.

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28. 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.

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31. 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.

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34. 1966 Map of Mt. Wilson, 1967 Print

    

    1966 Mt. Wilson

    1967 Print · USGS

    The San Gabriel Valley and its mountain backdrop are captured in the mid-sixties during a period of significant suburban growth. Researchers can trace the layout of the Calif Institute of Technology, the historic Mt Lowe Railway path, and the landmark Mount Wilson Observatory.

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37. 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).

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40. 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.

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43. 1995 Map of Mount Wilson, 1999 Print

    

    1995 Mount Wilson

    1999 Print · USGS

    The San Gabriel foothills meet the suburban edges of Pasadena and Monrovia in the mid-nineties. Researchers can locate the Observatory at Mount Wilson or trace the Gabrielino Trail past Henninger Flats.

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