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Old Maps of Rancho Vista, Palmdale

Explore 16 old maps of Rancho Vista, spanning from 1915 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Rancho Vista, Palmdale maps

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  1. 1915 Map of Elizabeth Lake
    1915 Map of Elizabeth Lake
    1915 Elizabeth Lake
    1915 Print · USGS
    Antelope Valley and the northern reaches of the San Gabriel mountains were transforming in the early twentieth century as major water and rail projects arrived. Genealogists can trace family homesteads such as St Anthony Ranch, old desert outposts like Willow Springs, and early mining sites including the Gray Eagle Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1917 Map of Elizabeth Lake
    1917 Map of Elizabeth Lake
    1917 Elizabeth Lake
    1917 Print · USGS
    The western Antelope Valley and Sierra Pelona appear here during a period of rapid hydraulic and rail expansion. Researchers can trace the original path of the Los Angeles Aqueduct and locate early landmarks like Willow Springs and the Antelope Valley Pumping Sta.
    6 unique versions available
  7. 1931 Map of Del Sur
    1931 Map of Del Sur
    1931 Del Sur
    1931 Print · USGS
    Los Angeles County's northern valleys appear here during the early 1930s as a developing rural grid between the mountains and the desert. Researchers can trace early school districts at Del Sur Sch and Leona Sch or locate water sources like the Spring.
  10. 1936 Map of Del Sur
    1936 Map of Del Sur
    1936 Del Sur
    1936 Print · USGS
    Antelope Valley was a landscape of remote schools and mountain passes in the mid-1930s before modern expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Del Sur, Belleview Sch, and the distinct San Andreas Rift Zone.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 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
  16. 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.
  19. 1958 Map of Ritter Ridge, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Ritter Ridge, 1959 Print
    1958 Ritter Ridge
    1959 Print · USGS
    Palmdale and the High Desert are captured here during a period of growth just before major suburban expansion began. Researchers can trace the geological scar of the San Andreas Rift Zone and locate historic mining operations like the Red Rover Mine and Governor Mine.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1958 Map of Lancaster, 1960 Print
    1958 Map of Lancaster, 1960 Print
    1958 Lancaster
    1960 Print · USGS
    Antelope Valley was transforming into an aerospace and industrial hub during the late fifties. You can trace the San Andreas Fault Zone, locate old mining operations like Governor Mine, and see the early layout of Air Force Plant 42.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 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
  28. 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.
  31. 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
  34. 1981 Map of Lancaster, 1984 Print
    1981 Map of Lancaster, 1984 Print
    1981 Lancaster
    1984 Print · USGS
    The high desert and mountain passes of northern Los Angeles County come alive in this early eighties survey. Researchers can trace the San Andreas Rift Zone past remote outposts like Gorman or locate the historic Golden Queen Mine near the Mojave edge.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 2012 Map of Ritter Ridge, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Ritter Ridge, 2012 Print
    2012 Ritter Ridge
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Rancho Vista, including Palmdale, Desert View Highlands, and other nearby areas
  40. 2015 Map of Ritter Ridge, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Ritter Ridge, 2015 Print
    2015 Ritter Ridge
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Rancho Vista, including Palmdale, Desert View Highlands, and other nearby areas
  43. 2018 Map of Ritter Ridge, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Ritter Ridge, 2018 Print
    2018 Ritter Ridge
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Rancho Vista, including Palmdale, Desert View Highlands, and other nearby areas
  46. 2022 Map of Ritter Ridge, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Ritter Ridge, 2022 Print
    2022 Ritter Ridge
    2022 Print · USGS
    Palmdale and the southwestern Antelope Valley are captured here just after the turn of the decade, showing the city's interface with the Sierra Pelona mountains. Trace the path of the California Aqueduct and locate landmarks like Eagle-Butte and Desert View Highlands.
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