Historical Maps of Lake Forest, California

What stories do these 72 old maps tell about Lake Forest's past? From 1901 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Lake Forest's history through maps:

  • Trace Lake Forest's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
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Begin your journey into Lake Forest's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Lake Forest, 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
    Covers Lake Forest, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas

  2. 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
    Covers Lake Forest, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas

  3. 1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1905 Print
    1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1905 Print
    1901 Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Forest, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas

  4. 1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1910 Print
    1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1910 Print
    1901 Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1910 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Forest, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas

  5. 1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1910 Print
    1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1910 Print
    1901 Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1910 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Forest, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas

  6. 1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1912 Print
    1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1912 Print
    1901 Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1912 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Forest, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas

  7. 1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1912 Print
    1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1912 Print
    1901 Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1912 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Forest, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas

  8. 1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1921 Print
    1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1921 Print
    1901 Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1921 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Forest, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas

  9. 1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1921 Print
    1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1921 Print
    1901 Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1921 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Forest, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas

  10. 1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1948 Print
    1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1948 Print
    1901 Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Forest, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas

  11. 1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1948 Print
    1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1948 Print
    1901 Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Forest, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas

  12. 1902 Map of Corona
    1902 Map of Corona
    1902 Corona
    1902 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Forest, including Anaheim, Santa Ana, and other nearby areas

  13. 1902 Map of Corona, 1905 Print
    1902 Map of Corona, 1905 Print
    1902 Corona
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Forest, including Anaheim, Santa Ana, and other nearby areas

  14. 1902 Map of Corona, 1911 Print
    1902 Map of Corona, 1911 Print
    1902 Corona
    1911 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Forest, including Anaheim, Santa Ana, and other nearby areas

  15. 1902 Map of Corona, 1920 Print
    1902 Map of Corona, 1920 Print
    1902 Corona
    1920 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Forest, including Anaheim, Santa Ana, and other nearby areas

  16. 1902 Map of Corona, 1930 Print
    1902 Map of Corona, 1930 Print
    1902 Corona
    1930 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Forest, including Anaheim, Santa Ana, and other nearby areas

  17. 1902 Map of Corona, 1939 Print
    1902 Map of Corona, 1939 Print
    1902 Corona
    1939 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Forest, including Anaheim, Santa Ana, and other nearby areas

  18. 1902 Map of Corona, 1946 Print
    1902 Map of Corona, 1946 Print
    1902 Corona
    1946 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Forest, including Anaheim, Santa Ana, and other nearby areas

  19. 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
    Covers Lake Forest, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas

  20. 1904 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1907 Print
    1904 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1907 Print
    1904 Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1907 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Forest, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas

  21. 1904 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1907 Print
    1904 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1907 Print
    1904 Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1907 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Forest, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas

  22. 1935 Map of El Toro
    1935 Map of El Toro
    1935 El Toro
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Forest, including Irvine, Mission Viejo, and other nearby areas

  23. 1935 Map of El Toro
    1935 Map of El Toro
    1935 El Toro
    1935 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Forest, including Irvine, Mission Viejo, and other nearby areas

  24. 1935 Map of El Toro, 1942 Print
    1935 Map of El Toro, 1942 Print
    1935 El Toro
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Forest, including Irvine, Mission Viejo, and other nearby areas

  25. 1935 Map of El Toro, 1944 Print
    1935 Map of El Toro, 1944 Print
    1935 El Toro
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Lake Forest, including Irvine, Mission Viejo, and other nearby areas

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