1940s Maps of Santa Clarita, California
Explore 6 historic maps of Santa Clarita 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 Santa Clarita'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 Santa Clarita's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.
Santa Clarita, CA maps
(6)- 1940 Map of Castaic1940 Castaic1940 Print · USGSNorth of Los Angeles in the 1940s, the canyons around the Santa Clara River supported a network of isolated waystations and small schools. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Liveoak Sch, Valverde Lodge, or the agricultural Wayside Farm No 1.3 unique versions available
- 1940 Map of San Fernando, 1955 Print1940 San Fernando1955 Print · USGSThe northern Los Angeles basin is shown here just before the postwar housing boom, as the valley floor transitioned from rural estates to suburban centers. Genealogists can trace family footprints near the San Fernando Mission or follow the rail lines through Solemint and Sylmar.2 unique versions available
- 1941 Map of Santa Susana, 1964 Print1941 Santa Susana1964 Print · USGSVentura and Los Angeles counties meet in this 1940s landscape of steep canyons and early oil development. Researchers can trace the ranching history of Brandeis Ranch and Iverson Ranch or locate industrial sites like the Newhall-Potrero Oil Field.2 unique versions available
- 1943 Map of Santa Susana1943 Santa Susana1943 Print · USGSSouthern California ranching and oil industries intersect in the early 1940s along the Santa Susana Mountains. Trace historic boundaries and sites like Tapo Ranch, the Newhall-Potrero Oil Field, and the Southern Pacific rail line.
- 1945 Map of San Fernando1945 San Fernando1945 Print · USGSThe northern reaches of Los Angeles County appear in the mid-1940s, just as suburban growth began to meet the steep canyon walls. Researchers can trace the path of the Southern Pacific through the mountain passes or locate landmarks like the San Fernando Mission and Sunland.
- 1949 Map of Los Angeles1949 Los Angeles1949 Print · USGSSouthern 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
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