1940s Maps of Portuguese Bend, Rancho Palos Verdes
Explore 4 historic maps of Portuguese Bend from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Portuguese Bend's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, 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 Portuguese Bend's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.
Portuguese Bend, Rancho Palos Verdes maps
(4)- 1942 Map of San Pedro Hill
1942 San Pedro Hill1942 Print · USGSThe Palos Verdes Peninsula was just beginning its modern expansion in the early 1940s, balancing coastal estates with early industrial grids. Trace the development of Palos Verdes Estates, locate the Whites Point Hot Springs, or study the early layout of Lomita. - 1943 Map of San Pedro
1943 San Pedro1943 Print · USGSThe South Bay and Los Angeles Harbor area appear here during the Second World War, showing a landscape of burgeoning industry and aviation. Trace wartime infrastructure and local landmarks like Hughes Airport, Terminal Island, and Inglewood Park Cem. - 1944 Map of San Pedro
1944 San Pedro1944 Print · USGSCoastal California at the height of the war reveals a landscape of strategic defense and maritime industry. Researchers can trace the military boundaries of Fort Mac Arthur and find coastal landmarks like Point Fermin and Abalone Cove. - 1949 Map of Long Beach
1949 Long Beach1949 Print · USGSSouthern California at the start of the post-war boom shows the rapid development of the Los Angeles basin and the South Bay. Genealogists and historians can trace the evolution of early suburbs like Gardena and Lynwood or the coastal defenses at Ft MacArthur Lower Reservation.2 unique versions available
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