Old Maps of Anaheim, California for Hiking & Exploration

1. 1896 Map of Anaheim

   

   1896 Anaheim

   1896 Print · USGS

   The Orange County basin appears here in the mid-1890s, when iron rails first connected the young citrus towns to the wider world. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early grids of Anaheim, Fullerton, and Orange alongside now-obscure rail stops like Almond and Marlboro.

   BuyDownload
   BuyDownload

3. ---

4. 1896 Map of Downey

   

   1896 Downey

   1896 Print · USGS

   The Los Angeles Basin was a landscape of vast ranchos and emerging rail towns in the 1890s. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Downey and Whittier, alongside unique landmarks like the Poor Farm Sta. and Fulton Wells.

   BuyDownload
   BuyDownload

6. ---

7. 1898 Map of Anaheim, 1899 Print

   

   1898 Anaheim

   1899 Print · USGS

   Northern Orange County is captured here at the height of its citrus and rail era. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of Anaheim, Fullerton, and Orange, alongside smaller vanished stops like McPherson and Almond.

   BuyDownload
   BuyDownload

9. ---

10. 1899 Map of Downey

    

    1899 Downey

    1899 Print · USGS

    Coastal Los Angeles County at the close of the nineteenth century reveals a landscape of massive ranchos being carved into early townships. Genealogists can trace family roots through historic rail stops like Obed Bell Sta. and vanished settlements like Spanishtown or Nadeau Park.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

12. ---

13. 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

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

15. ---

16. 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

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

18. ---

19. 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

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

21. ---

22. 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

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

24. ---

25. 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

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

27. ---

28. 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.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

30. ---

31. 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

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

33. ---

34. 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.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

36. ---

37. 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.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

39. ---

40. 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

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

42. ---

43. 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.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

45. ---

46. 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

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

48. ---

49. 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

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

51. ---

52. 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

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

54. ---

55. 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.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

57. ---

58. 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

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

60. ---

61. 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

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

63. ---

64. 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.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

66. ---

67. 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.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

69. ---

70. 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

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

72. ---

73. 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.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

75. ---