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1930s Maps of Pasadena, California

Explore 3 historic maps of Pasadena from the 1930s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1930s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Pasadena's landscape evolved across the 1930s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1930s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Pasadena's history through authentic maps from the 1930s. This is your window into the past.

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  1. 1933 Map of Sierra Madre
    1933 Map of Sierra Madre
    1933 Sierra Madre
    1933 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains come alive in the 1930s as residential growth meets the rugged canyons of the Angeles National Forest. Genealogists and hikers can trace early mountain retreats like Orchard Camp, Henninger Flats, and the First Water Resort.
  4. 1934 Map of Mt. Lowe
    1934 Map of Mt. Lowe
    1934 Mt. Lowe
    1934 Print · USGS
    The San Gabriel Mountains in the mid-1930s were a hub of high-altitude leisure and mountain engineering. Researchers can trace the legendary Mt Lowe Ry to Echo Mtn, find the Dawn Mine, or locate remote camps like Colby Ranch.
  7. 1939 Map of Mt. Lowe
    1939 Map of Mt. Lowe
    1939 Mt. Lowe
    1939 Print · USGS
    The San Gabriel Mountains in the late 1930s served as a premier getaway for Southern Californians, reachable via remarkable rail engineering. You can trace the historic Mount Lowe Incline up to the Mt Lowe Tavern or locate old forest retreats like Switzers Camp.
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