1900s (20th Century) Maps of Big Sur Village, California

Explore 12 historic maps of Big Sur Village from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Big Sur Village's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Big Sur Village, CA maps

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  1. 1918 Map of Point Sur
    1918 Map of Point Sur
    1918 Point Sur
    1918 Print · USGS
    The Big Sur coast appears in the years before the coastal highway, when maritime outposts like Notleys Landing and Bixby Landing were vital for local transport. Genealogists and historians can trace early Monterey ranching life at the Cooper Ranch or locate the old Pfeiffer School.

  2. 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

  3. 1947 Map of Point Sur
    1947 Map of Point Sur
    1947 Point Sur
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Big Sur coastline in the late 1940s reveals a landscape of isolated cattle ranches and early state park preservation. Researchers can locate coastal maritime sites like Notleys Landing and family landmarks including Molera Ranch and Cooper School.

  4. 1948 Map of Santa Cruz
    1948 Map of Santa Cruz
    1948 Santa Cruz
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Central Coast and San Joaquin Valley meet in this mid-century look at the region's agricultural and military geography. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of El Camino Real, locate family farms near Hollister, or study the footprint of the Fort Ord Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1955 Map of Santa Cruz
    1955 Map of Santa Cruz
    1955 Santa Cruz
    1955 Print · USGS
    Coastal Monterey Bay and the fertile Salinas Valley are captured here during the post-war expansion of the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the era's rail-and-road network via the Southern Pacific lines and find landmarks like Fort Ord or the Lonoak School.

  6. 1956 Map of Big Sur, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Big Sur, 1957 Print
    1956 Big Sur
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Central Coast in the mid-1950s reveals a wild landscape of canyons and forest camps just as recreation began to flourish. Researchers can trace the early boundaries of Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park or locate backcountry spots like Comings Cabin and Jackson Camp.
    7 unique versions available

  7. 1957 Map of Santa Cruz
    1957 Map of Santa Cruz
    1957 Santa Cruz
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central California comes into sharp focus during the late fifties, from the fog-swept Monterey Bay to the sun-drenched San Joaquin Valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the mid-century footprints of Fort Ord Military Reservation, the Southern Pacific line, and the historic streets of San Juan Bautista.

  8. 1958 Map of Santa Cruz
    1958 Map of Santa Cruz
    1958 Santa Cruz
    1958 Print · USGS
    Coastal California and the central valleys are shown during the mid-fifties, capturing a landscape of massive military reserves and vital rail arteries. Genealogists and historians can trace the Southern Pacific line through Salinas or explore the early footprints of the Fort Ord Military Reservation and San Juan Bautista.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1965 Map of Santa Cruz, 1968 Print
    1965 Map of Santa Cruz, 1968 Print
    1965 Santa Cruz
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Central Coast and San Joaquin Valley meet here during the mid-sixties, capturing the growth of agricultural and coastal hubs. Trace the historic Southern Pacific RR lines and locate sites like the Presidio of Monterey or Pinnacles National Monument.

  10. 1974 Map of Monterey, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Monterey, 1977 Print
    1974 Monterey
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Central Coast and San Joaquin Valley meet in this mid-seventies survey of the Monterey region. Genealogists and historians can locate Spanish-era sites like the San Antonio de Padua Mission, early industrial markers such as the New Idria Mine, and coastal landmarks like the Point Sur Lighthouse.

  11. 1982 Map of Point Sur, 1980 Print
    1982 Map of Point Sur, 1980 Print
    1982 Point Sur
    1980 Print · USGS
    Coastal mountains and fertile valleys meet in the early eighties as the Southern Pacific railroad links Monterey County's growing agricultural towns. Trace remote landmarks like Tassajara Hot Springs, the Soledad State Prison, and the sprawling Fort Hunter Liggett Military Reservation.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1995 Map of Big Sur, 2000 Print
    1995 Map of Big Sur, 2000 Print
    1995 Big Sur
    2000 Print · USGS
    The Monterey coast in the mid-1990s is captured here, showing the intersection of wilderness and early state park development. Trace the historic Old Coast Road and locate remote landmarks like the Pico Blanco Boy Scout Camp and Tin House Campsite.

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