Old Maps of Mount Wilson, California for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Mount Wilson with 18 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Mount Wilson has changed over the decades.


Mount Wilson, CA maps

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  1. 1894 Map of Los Angeles
    1894 Map of Los Angeles
    1894 Los Angeles
    1894 Print · USGS
    Los Angeles was a growing rail hub at the end of the nineteenth century, balancing its agricultural heritage with new mountain resorts. Researchers can trace early neighborhoods like Boyle Heights, find the National Soldiers Home, or follow the Mt. Lowe Hotel incline.

  2. 1896 Map of Pasadena
    1896 Map of Pasadena
    1896 Pasadena
    1896 Print · USGS
    Greater Los Angeles was a network of rail-connected resort towns and historic missions in the late nineteenth century. You can trace early transit lines to the Raymond Hotel, locate the original Mission site, and find vanished stops like Las Casetas Sta.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1900 Map of Pasadena
    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.
    10 unique versions available

  4. 1900 Map of Los Angeles
    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.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 1934 Map of Mt. Wilson
    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.

  8. 1939 Map of Mt. Wilson
    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.
    4 unique versions available

  9. 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

  10. 1953 Map of Mt. Wilson, 1955 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 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.

  12. 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

  13. 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.

  14. 1966 Map of Mt. Wilson, 1967 Print
    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.
    4 unique versions available

  15. 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

  16. 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.

  17. 1995 Map of Mount Wilson, 1999 Print
    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.

  18. 2022 Map of Mount Wilson, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Mount Wilson, 2022 Print
    2022 Mount Wilson
    2022 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains meet the San Gabriel Valley in the early 2020s, showcasing the high-density suburbs of Pasadena and Monrovia. Researchers can trace historic trails near Echo Mtn, find the Sierra Madre Pioneer Cem, or locate landmarks like Baldwin Lake.

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