1920s Maps of Santa Monica, California
Explore 6 historic maps of Santa Monica from the 1920s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1920s — 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 Monica's landscape evolved across the 1920s, 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 1920s, 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 Monica's history through authentic maps from the 1920s. This is your window into the past.
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(6)- 1920 Map of Santa Monica
1920 Santa Monica1920 Print · USGSThe Los Angeles basin and San Fernando Valley are captured here just after the war as agriculture gives way to early suburban sprawl. Genealogists and historians can trace the early grids of Beverly Hills, Sawtelle, and Van Nuys alongside the sprawling Salt Lake Oil Fields. - 1921 Map of Santa Monica
1921 Santa Monica1921 Print · USGSLos Angeles and the San Fernando Valley are captured here just as the suburban boom began to accelerate. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail-connected origins of Lankershim, Universal City, and the Salt Lake Oil Fields.3 unique versions available - 1923 Map of Venice
1923 Venice1923 Print · USGSThe Los Angeles coastline was a mix of seaside resorts and industrial pioneers in the early twenties. Genealogists and historians can trace early residential blocks in Venice or locate vanished landmarks like the Del Rey Gun Club and the Standard Oil Refinery. - 1924 Map of Venice
1924 Venice1924 Print · USGSThe Los Angeles coastline in the mid-twenties shows a rapidly developing landscape of seaside piers and industrial refineries. Trace early transit routes along the Pacific Electric railway and locate vanished landmarks like the Motordrome or the Recreation Gun Club.3 unique versions available - 1925 Map of Sawtelle
1925 Sawtelle1925 Print · USGSWest Los Angeles in the mid-twenties shows a landscape of grand ranchos and early suburban grids. You can trace the Pacific Electric rail lines connecting Sawtelle and Beverley Hills or locate the sprawling Soldiers Home and its cemetery.2 unique versions available - 1928 Map of Topanga Canyon
1928 Topanga Canyon1928 Print · USGSAlong the Los Angeles coast in the late twenties, the shoreline was a string of ranch lands and early social colonies. Trace the development of Pacific Palisades and Castellammare or find early landmarks like Trippet Ranch and the Pacific Palisades Auto Camp.3 unique versions available
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