1900s (20th Century) Maps of Olga, South Pasadena

1. 1900 Map of Pasadena

   

   1900 Pasadena

   1900 Print · USGS

   The San Gabriel Valley is captured here at a pivotal moment of expansion just as the rail networks reached the foothills. Researchers can trace the layout of early Pasadena and Monrovia, locate the Echo Mountain Mt. Lowe Hotel, or find the historic Mission and Raymond Hotel.

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4. 1900 Map of Los Angeles

   

   1900 Los Angeles

   1900 Print · USGS

   Greater Los Angeles was a mosaic of expansive ranchos and emerging rail towns at the turn of the century. You can trace the early footprints of Hollywood, locate the historic Soldiers Home, and follow the mountain rails to the Echo Mountain Mt. Lowe Hotel.

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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 1928 Map of Altadena

    

    1928 Altadena

    1928 Print · USGS

    Greater Pasadena and the San Gabriel Valley are shown here in the late twenties, balancing rapid suburban expansion with grand resort-era estates. Local historians can trace early rail lines like the Pacific Electric and landmarks such as the Rose Bowl and Huntington Estate.

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16. 1949 Map of Los Angeles

    

    1949 Los Angeles

    1949 Print · USGS

    Southern 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.

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19. 1953 Map of Los Angeles, 1956 Print

    

    1953 Los Angeles

    1956 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Los Angeles is captured here during a period of massive infrastructure growth and urban density. Genealogists and researchers can trace family roots through numerous neighborhood landmarks like Evergreen Cem, Garfield High Sch, and All Souls School.

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22. 1955 Map of Los Angeles

    

    1955 Los Angeles

    1955 Print · USGS

    The mid-century transformation of Southern California comes into focus as the urban sprawl of Los Angeles meets the wilderness of the Santa Monica Mountains. Researchers can trace the development of post-war suburbs alongside historic landmarks like the Santa Barbara Lighthouse and early industrial sites such as the Good Luck Mine.

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25. 1959 Map of Los Angeles

    

    1959 Los Angeles

    1959 Print · USGS

    Coastal California and the high desert met in a period of booming growth after the war. Researchers can trace early aviation and military history at the Point Mugu Air Missile Test Ctr or locate desert mining sites like the Double Eagle Mine.

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28. 1966 Map of Los Angeles

    

    1966 Los Angeles

    1966 Print · USGS

    Southern California underwent a mid-century transformation as suburban grids reached the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. Researchers can trace the path of the Los Angeles Aqueduct or locate defense landmarks like Edwards Air Force Base.

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31. 1966 Map of Los Angeles, 1968 Print

    

    1966 Los Angeles

    1968 Print · USGS

    Los Angeles and its eastern suburbs are shown here in the mid-sixties, a period of massive freeway expansion and urban density. Researchers can trace historic neighborhoods and landmarks like Dodger Stadium, Boyle Heights, and the expansive Evergreen Cemetery.

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34. 1975 Map of Los Angeles, 1977 Print

    

    1975 Los Angeles

    1977 Print · USGS

    Southern California is captured in a period of significant growth during the mid-seventies, showing the urban sprawl from the coast to the high desert. Researchers can trace the development of the Pacific Coast Hwy and find aerospace landmarks like Edwards Air Force Base and the Flight Test Center (NASA).

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37. 1979 Map of Los Angeles

    

    1979 Los Angeles

    1979 Print · USGS

    Southern California at the close of the 1970s reveals a sprawling network of suburban growth and massive infrastructure projects. Researchers can trace established rail lines like the Southern Pacific alongside newer settlements and landmarks like Virginia Colony and Griffith Park.

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