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

Explore 49 historic maps of Irvine 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 Irvine'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 Irvine's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Irvine, 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 Santa Ana
    1901 Map of Santa Ana
    1901 Santa Ana
    1901 Print · USGS
    The Orange County coast and plains appear here at the dawn of the twentieth century, during a period of agricultural and rail expansion. Genealogists can trace early homesteads near Fairview or locate early rail stops at Smeltzer and Wintersburg.
    6 unique versions available
  7. 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
  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. 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.
  19. 1932 Map of Tustin
    1932 Map of Tustin
    1932 Tustin
    1932 Print · USGS
    Orange County in the early thirties reveals a landscape of massive ranch lands and pioneer aviation. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Tustin and Irvine, identifying local landmarks like the Irvine Ranch Headquarters and the Delhi post office.
  22. 1935 Map of Tustin
    1935 Map of Tustin
    1935 Tustin
    1935 Print · USGS
    The citrus groves and ranch lands of Orange County are captured here in the mid-1930s, showing the early footprints of Tustin and Irvine. Trace the local rail-and-ranch economy through features like the Irvine Ranch Headquarters, Delhi (Glorietta PO), and Martins Landing Field.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1935 Map of El Toro
    1935 Map of El Toro
    1935 El Toro
    1935 Print · USGS
    Orange County ranching culture thrives in the 1930s, centered on the settlement of El Toro and the surrounding canyon washes. Researchers can trace early infrastructure along the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad and locate historic homesteads like Moulton Ranch and Serrano Place.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 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
  31. 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
  34. 1942 Map of Santa Ana
    1942 Map of Santa Ana
    1942 Santa Ana
    1942 Print · USGS
    Orange County was still a landscape of coastal towns and sprawling citrus groves during the early years of the war. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early footprints of Costa Mesa, the rail-side industry of Sugar, and the distinct shorelines of Newport Bay.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1942 Map of Santiago Peak, 1943 Print
    1942 Map of Santiago Peak, 1943 Print
    1942 Santiago Peak
    1943 Print · USGS
    Orange County and the inland canyons appear here in the early 1940s, showing a landscape of small settlements and rugged mountain reaches. Genealogists and local historians can trace early holdings near San Juan Capistrano, the station at El Toro, and mountain landmarks like Modjeska.
    3 unique versions available
  40. 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
  43. 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.
  46. 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.
  49. 1948 Map of Tustin, 1957 Print
    1948 Map of Tustin, 1957 Print
    1948 Tustin
    1957 Print · USGS
    Orange County's agricultural heart was beginning to transform after the war as Tustin and the Irvine Ranch expanded toward the coast. Researchers can trace historic landmarks like Orange County Airport, the Naval Reservation, and old school sites like Delhi Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1948 Map of Laguna Beach, 1957 Print
    1948 Map of Laguna Beach, 1957 Print
    1948 Laguna Beach
    1957 Print · USGS
    Post-war Orange County comes to life as Laguna Beach and Corona del Mar begin their modern growth along the Pacific. Researchers can trace the development of coastal coves and interior landmarks like Top of the World, Crystal Cove, and Canyon Acres.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1948 Map of San Juan Capistrano, 1957 Print
    1948 Map of San Juan Capistrano, 1957 Print
    1948 San Juan Capistrano
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southern Orange County appears in the late 1940s as a land of expansive ranching grants and quiet valley settlements. You can trace the historic Mission at San Juan Capistrano, the winding Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe rail line, and early coastal life near South Laguna.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1949 Map of San Juan Capistrano
    1949 Map of San Juan Capistrano
    1949 San Juan Capistrano
    1949 Print · USGS
    Coastal Orange County in the late 1940s retains its pastoral character, centered on the historic Mission at San Juan Capistrano. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early rail-and-road corridor of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and the original Ortega Highway.
  61. 1949 Map of Laguna Beach
    1949 Map of Laguna Beach
    1949 Laguna Beach
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Orange County coast appears in its postwar infancy, where the cliffs and canyons of the SAN JOAQUIN HILLS meet the Pacific. Researchers can trace early residential growth at Corona del Mar and locate local landmarks like the Art Gallery and Rancho Laguna Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 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.
  67. 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
  70. 1949 Map of Orange, 1956 Print
    1949 Map of Orange, 1956 Print
    1949 Orange
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Orange and Santa Ana valley floor shows its transition from citrus groves to post-war suburbs during the late 1940s. Researchers can trace historic family burial sites at Fairhaven Cem or follow the old Southern Pacific line past Villa Park and El Modena.
  73. 1949 Map of El Toro, 1958 Print
    1949 Map of El Toro, 1958 Print
    1949 El Toro
    1958 Print · USGS
    Post-war Orange County centers on the massive El Toro Naval Air Station Reservation and the nearby rural settlement of El Toro. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early layout of the El Toro Cem, the Silverado School, and family landmarks like Serrano Place.
    2 unique versions available
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