Old Maps of Irvine, California for Hiking & Exploration

1. 1896 Map of Santa Ana

   

   1896 Santa Ana

   1896 Print · USGS

   Orange County was still a land of vast ranchos and emerging citrus towns in the 1890s, well before the post-war suburban boom. You can trace early rail lines like the SANTA ANA AND NEWPORT R. R. and locate vanished coastal landmarks near Arch Beach and Newport Bay.

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4. 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.

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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.

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10. 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.

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13. 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.

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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.

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19. 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.

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22. 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.

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25. 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.

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28. 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.

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31. 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.

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34. 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.

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37. 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.

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40. 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.

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43. 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.

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46. 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.

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49. 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.

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52. 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.

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55. 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.

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58. 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.

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61. 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.

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64. 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.

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67. 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.

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70. 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.

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73. 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.

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