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1920s Maps of Monterey County, California

Explore 9 historic maps of Monterey County 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 Monterey County'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 Monterey County's history through authentic maps from the 1920s. This is your window into the past.

Monterey County, CA maps

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  1. 1920 Map of Jamesburg
    1920 Map of Jamesburg
    1920 Jamesburg
    1920 Print · USGS
    Monterey County ranch lands and high forest peaks appear here as they were during the late teens. Genealogists and local historians can locate early homesteads and community hubs like Jamesburg, the Tularcitos Ranch, and several remote schoolhouses.
  4. 1921 Map of Cape San Martin
    1921 Map of Cape San Martin
    1921 Cape San Martin
    1921 Print · USGS
    The Big Sur coast and its remote mining interior are documented here during the early twenties, prior to the construction of the modern highway. Local historians can trace family operations like the Krenkels Ranch or investigate the gold-mining era at the Los Burros Mine and the Calizona Mines.
    6 unique versions available
  7. 1921 Map of Jamesburg
    1921 Map of Jamesburg
    1921 Jamesburg
    1921 Print · USGS
    Coastal mountains and remote ranchlands define this part of Monterey County in the early twenties. Researchers can trace the placement of Tularcitos School, family estates like Tularcitos Ranch, and landmarks like Uncle Sam Mtn.
    5 unique versions available
  10. 1921 Map of Gonzales
    1921 Map of Gonzales
    1921 Gonzales
    1921 Print · USGS
    The Gabilan Range and Salinas Valley come into sharp focus in the 1920s, revealing the transition from historic ranchos to a rail-connected agricultural economy. Researchers can trace early school sites like Willow Grove School, the operations at the Dolomite Quarry, and the original Southern Pacific route through Gonzales.
    5 unique versions available
  13. 1921 Map of Metz
    1921 Map of Metz
    1921 Metz
    1921 Print · USGS
    In the early 1920s, the Salinas River valley served as a vital agricultural corridor between the Gabilan mountains and the coastal ranges. Researchers can trace historic landholdings like Coburn Ranch, locate the Metz School, and see the early footprint of Greenfield.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1921 Map of Lucia
    1921 Map of Lucia
    1921 Lucia
    1921 Print · USGS
    The Monterey coast comes alive in the 1920s through the pioneer homesteads and landings of the Big Sur region. Researchers can locate family-named sites like Lucia P.O. and Boronda's, or trace the trails leading to Tassajara Hot Springs.
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1921 Map of Hollister
    1921 Map of Hollister
    1921 Hollister
    1921 Print · USGS
    The San Benito and San Justo valleys come alive in this post-World War I era survey of the Hollister region. Researchers can trace family estates and early landmarks like the County Hospital, Barco Ranch, and the Southern Pacific rail line.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1923 Map of Hollister, 1955 Print
    1923 Map of Hollister, 1955 Print
    1923 Hollister
    1955 Print · USGS
    Hollister and the surrounding San Benito valley are captured here in the early 1920s as the rail and agricultural networks were fully established. Genealogists can locate family holdings like Indart Ranch and numerous rural landmarks such as Enterprise School and the COUNTY HOSPITAL.
  25. 1925 Map of Point Sur
    1925 Map of Point Sur
    1925 Point Sur
    1925 Print · USGS
    The Big Sur coast is captured here during the early twentieth century, showing a landscape of remote ranchos and maritime landings. Researchers can trace historic family lands like Molera Ranch and locate early sites such as Notleys Landing and Cooper School.
    4 unique versions available
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