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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Anaheim, California

Explore 57 historic maps of Anaheim 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 Anaheim'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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Start exploring Anaheim's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Anaheim, CA maps

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  1. 1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1
    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.
    6 unique versions available
  4. 1901 Map of Anaheim
    1901 Map of Anaheim
    1901 Anaheim
    1901 Print · USGS
    Orange County's citrus and rail heartland is meticulously detailed at the start of the century, showing the early layouts of Anaheim and Fullerton. Genealogists can trace early homesteads and rail stops like Loara, Miraflores, and Olinda.
    6 unique versions available
  7. 1902 Map of Downey
    1902 Map of Downey
    1902 Downey
    1902 Print · USGS
    The Los Angeles coastal plain at the turn of the century shows a network of early citrus towns and Spanish rancho boundaries. Trace the development of the river system and rail stops like Poor Farm Sta., Fulton Wells, and the growing community of Whittier.
    9 unique versions available
  10. 1902 Map of Corona
    1902 Map of Corona
    1902 Corona
    1902 Print · USGS
    The Orange County and Riverside borderlands at the start of the 1900s show an era of rapid rail expansion and water engineering. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Anaheim and Orange or find vanished industry at the Santiago Coal Mine.
    7 unique versions available
  13. 1904 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1905 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1923 Map of Artesia
    1923 Map of Artesia
    1923 Artesia
    1923 Print · USGS
    Southeast Los Angeles and Orange County appear here in the early twenties, showing a rural landscape transitioning into an industrial and oil-producing corridor. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Artesia and Los Alamitos, alongside vanished landmarks like the C Julian Tank Farm and the Bloomfield School.
  19. 1925 Map of Artesia
    1925 Map of Artesia
    1925 Artesia
    1925 Print · USGS
    The dairy and oil lands of Los Angeles and Orange Counties are captured here in the mid-twenties as the rail lines were expanding. Researchers can trace the path of the Pacific Electric or locate local landmarks like Artesia Cemetery and the C G Julian Tank Farm.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1932 Map of Orange
    1932 Map of Orange
    1932 Orange
    1932 Print · USGS
    Orange County was a landscape of expanding citrus groves and irrigation works in the early thirties. Local researchers can trace the development of established city grids and outlying communities like Atwood, McPherson, and El Modena alongside the Santa Ana River.
  25. 1933 Map of Prado
    1933 Map of Prado
    1933 Prado
    1933 Print · USGS
    In the early 1930s, the Chino Valley was a hub of irrigation canals and rail-side settlements before later development changed the landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads like Pellissier Ranch and schools like the California Junior Republic School.
  28. 1935 Map of Los Alamitos
    1935 Map of Los Alamitos
    1935 Los Alamitos
    1935 Print · USGS
    Orange County's coastal plain is captured in the mid-thirties as rural ranch lands began to yield to industrial expansion. Genealogists and researchers can trace early settlements like Los Alamitos and Buena Park or locate landmarks like the Texas Oil Tank Farm.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1935 Map of Olinda
    1935 Map of Olinda
    1935 Olinda
    1935 Print · USGS
    Orange County in the mid-1930s shows an evolving landscape of rail lines and irrigation networks. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of Yorba Linda and Placentia, or locate defunct rail stops like Loftus and Carlton.
  34. 1935 Map of Garden Grove
    1935 Map of Garden Grove
    1935 Garden Grove
    1935 Print · USGS
    Orange County's citrus heartland is captured here in the mid-1930s, showing a grid of groves and rail lines. Trace family history at Colonia Manzanillo, find the Anaheim Cem, or locate the old Fullerton Landing Field.
    3 unique versions available
  37. 1935 Map of Orange
    1935 Map of Orange
    1935 Orange
    1935 Print · USGS
    Orange County's citrus-rich heartland is captured in the mid-1930s, revealing a landscape of burgeoning towns and vital rail lines. Genealogists can trace early homesteads near St Johns Cem, the Villa Park Sch, and the El Modena Sta.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1941 Map of Prado
    1941 Map of Prado
    1941 Prado
    1941 Print · USGS
    Southern California's inland corridor is captured here in the 1930s, showing the river valley before the dam changed the landscape forever. Trace the old routes of the Union Pacific through Prado and locate local landmarks like the Pellissier Ranch.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1942 Map of Downey
    1942 Map of Downey
    1942 Downey
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Los Angeles Basin and North Orange County appear here during the wartime boom, showcasing a landscape transitioning from ranchos to suburbs. Trace the historic Pacific Electric rail lines, the oil fields of Santa Fe Springs, and early settlements like Hynes and Studebaker.
  46. 1942 Map of Anaheim
    1942 Map of Anaheim
    1942 Anaheim
    1942 Print · USGS
    Orange County's agricultural heart is captured mid-century during a period of rapid wartime development. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Diamond Bar Ranch, local schools such as Alamitos Sch, and communities like Garden Grove or Stanton.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1942 Map of Corona, 1947 Print
    1942 Map of Corona, 1947 Print
    1942 Corona
    1947 Print · USGS
    Riverside County at the dawn of the 1940s reveals a unique mix of agricultural roots, mountain canyons, and significant regional infrastructure projects. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early street plans of Corona and Norco, or locate landmarks like the East Vale Sch and the Santiago Reservoir.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1943 Map of Corona
    1943 Map of Corona
    1943 Corona
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Santa Ana River valley during the mid-forties shows a landscape shaped by water management and early inland growth. Trace the development of Corona and Norco alongside the massive Prado Dam and local landmarks like the East Vale Sch.
  55. 1943 Map of San Pedro
    1943 Map of San Pedro
    1943 San Pedro
    1943 Print · USGS
    The South Bay and Los Angeles Harbor area appear here during the Second World War, showing a landscape of burgeoning industry and aviation. Trace wartime infrastructure and local landmarks like Hughes Airport, Terminal Island, and Inglewood Park Cem.
  58. 1943 Map of Downey, 1963 Print
    1943 Map of Downey, 1963 Print
    1943 Downey
    1963 Print · USGS
    Southeast Los Angeles County and northern Orange County appear here at the height of the mid-century boom. Researchers can trace the massive rail infrastructure of the Pacific Electric and locate landmarks like the County Hospital and Signal Hill.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1945 Map of Artesia
    1945 Map of Artesia
    1945 Artesia
    1945 Print · USGS
    Southeast Los Angeles County is captured here during the final stages of its agricultural era. Genealogists and researchers can trace family lands near Artesia, locate the Excelsior Union High School, and follow the Pacific Electric rail lines.
  64. 1947 Map of Santa Ana, 1949 Print
    1947 Map of Santa Ana, 1949 Print
    1947 Santa Ana
    1949 Print · USGS
    Southern California is depicted here in the late forties, showing the expansion of the Inland Empire and the Orange County coast. Researchers can trace the early layout of Palm Springs or locate long-standing tribal lands like the Pala Indian Reservation and Rincon Indian Res.
  67. 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
  70. 1949 Map of Santa Ana
    1949 Map of Santa Ana
    1949 Santa Ana
    1949 Print · USGS
    Southern California underwent a profound transformation in the late 1940s as military installations and citrus groves shared the landscape. Researchers can trace early coastal growth at Laguna Beach, military history at Camp Pendleton, and the rail corridors of the Pacific Electric.
  73. 1949 Map of Black Star Canyon, 1955 Print
    1949 Map of Black Star Canyon, 1955 Print
    1949 Black Star Canyon
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Orange County backcountry during the post-war era shows a landscape of deep canyons and early mineral works. Researchers can trace historic industrial sites like the Santiago Coal Mine or visit the remote Hidden Ranch near Irvine Lake.
    2 unique versions available
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