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Old Maps of Topanga, California

Explore 46 old maps of Topanga, spanning from 1903 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Topanga, CA maps

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  1. 1903 Map of Calabasas
    1903 Map of Calabasas
    1903 Calabasas
    1903 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of the Santa Monica Mountains and the western San Fernando Valley are shown here at the turn of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace early ranch boundaries like Encino and Las Virgenes, or locate the original sites of Grape Arbor and the Chatsworth Park Branch railroad.
    8 unique versions available
  4. 1903 Map of Camulos
    1903 Map of Camulos
    1903 Camulos
    1903 Print · USGS
    Southern California at the dawn of the twentieth century shows a landscape of ranchos and early rail towns. Trace the old routes through Simi and Camulos, or locate vanished stops like Ternez Siding and the coastal piers at Port Los Angeles.
    5 unique versions available
  7. 1928 Map of Dry Canyon
    1928 Map of Dry Canyon
    1928 Dry Canyon
    1928 Print · USGS
    The western edge of the San Fernando Valley appears here in the late twenties, balancing between historic ranch lands and early townsite development. Trace the early streets of Owensmouth and Girard, or locate the rural Calabasas School and the original path of Mulholland Highway.
  10. 1928 Map of Reseda
    1928 Map of Reseda
    1928 Reseda
    1928 Print · USGS
    The San Fernando Valley and Santa Monica Mountains are captured in the late twenties, showing early agricultural settlements and the rural roots of the West Valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Owensmouth, Girard, and the Topanga Oaks School before suburban development transformed the landscape.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1928 Map of Topanga Canyon
    1928 Map of Topanga Canyon
    1928 Topanga Canyon
    1928 Print · USGS
    Along 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
  16. 1929 Map of Dry Canyon
    1929 Map of Dry Canyon
    1929 Dry Canyon
    1929 Print · USGS
    Los Angeles County canyon country appears here in the late twenties, during a period of early mountain settlement and survey refinement. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Calabasas Highlands, the Calabasas Sch, and early trail hubs such as Brents Junction.
  19. 1932 Map of Las Flores
    1932 Map of Las Flores
    1932 Las Flores
    1932 Print · USGS
    Coastal Los Angeles County appears at the dawn of the 1930s as a series of isolated canyon outposts and emerging beach colonies. Historians and researchers can trace the early layouts of Malibu Beach, Stunts Ranch, and Topanga while exploring the original path of the State Highway.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1932 Map of Dry Canyon
    1932 Map of Dry Canyon
    1932 Dry Canyon
    1932 Print · USGS
    The western San Fernando Valley appears in the early thirties as a landscape of large ranchos and nascent mountain communities. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Calabasas, the rural Calabasas School, and the winding Mulholland Highway.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1944 Map of Calabasas
    1944 Map of Calabasas
    1944 Calabasas
    1944 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Los Angeles County unfolds here, showing the grid of the San Fernando Valley meeting the Santa Monica Mountains. Trace old ranch boundaries at Platt Ranch or locate early landmarks like the Will Rogers Memorial and Topanga Lookout.
  28. 1949 Map of Los Angeles
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 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
  34. 1950 Map of Malibu Beach, 1955 Print
    1950 Map of Malibu Beach, 1955 Print
    1950 Malibu Beach
    1955 Print · USGS
    Coastal Los Angeles County at mid-century reveals a landscape of private ranches and mountain retreats tucked into the canyons. Researchers can trace early property lines and landmarks like Century Ranch, the Salvation Army Camp, and Las Flores.
    7 unique versions available
  37. 1951 Map of Malibu Beach
    1951 Map of Malibu Beach
    1951 Malibu Beach
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Malibu coast and interior canyons come alive in the early 1950s, showing a landscape of remote ranches and seaside retreats. Researchers can trace early mountain landmarks like Century Ranch, find the Las Virgenes Sch, or locate coastal features like Serra Retreat.
  40. 1952 Map of Calabasas, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Calabasas, 1953 Print
    1952 Calabasas
    1953 Print · USGS
    The western San Fernando Valley meets the Simi Hills in the early fifties, showing a landscape of foothill ranching and early canyon communities. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Chatsworth Lake Manor, the L A Pet Cemetery, and Las Virgenes School.
    9 unique versions available
  43. 1952 Map of Topanga, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Topanga, 1953 Print
    1952 Topanga
    1953 Print · USGS
    Coastal Los Angeles and the adjacent canyon country appear in the early fifties as the region began its mid-century transformation. Researchers can trace the development of Pacific Palisades, the grounds of Will Rogers State Park, and rural landmarks like Trippet Ranch.
    8 unique versions available
  46. 1952 Map of Canoga Park, 1954 Print
    1952 Map of Canoga Park, 1954 Print
    1952 Canoga Park
    1954 Print · USGS
    The San Fernando Valley is shown during its post-war growth, transitioning from citrus groves and ranches to a bustling suburban grid. Genealogists and historians can locate dozens of mid-century schools, the Southern Pacific line, and sites like the RKO Ranch.
    7 unique versions available
  49. 1955 Map of Los Angeles
    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.
  52. 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
  55. 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.
  58. 1959 Map of Los Angeles
    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.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 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
  64. 1966 Map of Los Angeles
    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.
  67. 1975 Map of Los Angeles, 1977 Print
    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).
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1976 Map of Canoga Park, 1977 Print
    1976 Map of Canoga Park, 1977 Print
    1976 Canoga Park
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Topanga, including Los Angeles, Calabasas, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1976 Map of Calabasas, 1980 Print
    1976 Map of Calabasas, 1980 Print
    1976 Calabasas
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Topanga, including Los Angeles, Simi Valley, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
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