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Old Maps of Portuguese Bend, Rancho Palos Verdes for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 16 historic maps of Portuguese Bend. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Portuguese Bend's past.

Portuguese Bend, Rancho Palos Verdes maps

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  1. 1896 Map of San Pedro
    1896 Map of San Pedro
    1896 San Pedro
    1896 Print · USGS
    The Los Angeles coast near the turn of the century shows the maritime roots of the South Bay before the harbor was fully transformed. Genealogists and historians can trace early rail lines like the L. A. Terminal R. R. and vanished island landmarks like Deadman Id. and Rattlesnake Id.
    5 unique versions available
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 1925 Map of San Pedro Hills
    1925 Map of San Pedro Hills
    1925 San Pedro Hills
    1925 Print · USGS
    The Palos Verdes Peninsula is captured during the mid-twenties, showing a landscape of dramatic coastal bluffs and early hilltop developments. Trace early roads and land use at the Palos Verdes Club and the coastal settlements of San Pedro and Walteria.
  13. 1928 Map of San Pedro Hills
    1928 Map of San Pedro Hills
    1928 San Pedro Hills
    1928 Print · USGS
    The Los Angeles coastline and San Pedro Hills are seen here in the late twenties, during the early development of Palos Verdes Estates. Trace the beginnings of coastal life through landmarks like Whites Point Hot Springs, the Palos Verdes Golf Club, and Point Vicente.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1942 Map of San Pedro Hill
    1942 Map of San Pedro Hill
    1942 San Pedro Hill
    1942 Print · USGS
    The 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.
  19. 1943 Map of San Pedro
    1943 Map of San Pedro
    1943 San Pedro
    1943 Print · USGS
    The 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.
  22. 1944 Map of San Pedro
    1944 Map of San Pedro
    1944 San Pedro
    1944 Print · USGS
    Coastal 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.
  25. 1949 Map of Long Beach
    1949 Map of Long Beach
    1949 Long Beach
    1949 Print · USGS
    Southern 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
  28. 1951 Map of San Pedro, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of San Pedro, 1953 Print
    1951 San Pedro
    1953 Print · USGS
    Coastal Los Angeles at the dawn of the fifties shows a high-density harbor and military landscape. Trace the strategic layout of Fort Mac Arthur, the industrial works on Terminal Island, and family landmarks like Holy Trinity Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1957 Map of Long Beach
    1957 Map of Long Beach
    1957 Long Beach
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Los Angeles coast and the Channel Islands appear here during the mid-fifties era of rapid suburbanization and naval expansion. Genealogists and researchers can locate early industrial neighborhoods like South Gate and trace military boundaries at Ft MacArthur Upper Reservation or the remote San Nicolas Island.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 1958 Map of Long Beach
    1958 Map of Long Beach
    1958 Long Beach
    1958 Print · USGS
    Coastal Southern California is shown during a mid-century period of intense suburbanization and military readiness. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Long Beach, identify early neighborhoods in Lakewood Village, or locate the bounds of Ft MacArthur Lower Reservation.
  37. 1960 Map of Long Beach
    1960 Map of Long Beach
    1960 Long Beach
    1960 Print · USGS
    Coastal California at the height of post-war expansion reveals a dense network of suburban growth and maritime industry. Trace the development of the South Bay and inland neighborhoods like Lakewood Village, or explore the topography of Santa Catalina Island and Los Angeles Harbor.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1964 Map of San Pedro, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of San Pedro, 1965 Print
    1964 San Pedro
    1965 Print · USGS
    San Pedro and the Palos Verdes coastline are captured in the mid-sixties, just as the Vincent Thomas Bridge reshaped the harbor's profile. Researchers can trace the extensive footprints of Fort MacArthur and the industrial layout of Terminal Island and Fish Harbor.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 1981 Map of Long Beach
    1981 Map of Long Beach
    1981 Long Beach
    1981 Print · USGS
    Coastal Los Angeles and the South Bay reached a peak of industrial and suburban maturity in the early eighties. Researchers can trace the development of aerospace and maritime hubs through landmarks like the Queen Mary, Fort MacArthur, and Signal Hill.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 2021 Map of San Pedro, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of San Pedro, 2021 Print
    2021 San Pedro
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Los Angeles waterfront and the Palos Verdes Peninsula come into sharp focus in this recent survey. Researchers can trace the rugged coastal topography from Portuguese Bend to the industrial piers of Terminal Island and Los Angeles Harbor.
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