1940s Maps of Rancho Santa Margarita, California

Explore 8 historic maps of Rancho Santa Margarita from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Rancho Santa Margarita's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Rancho Santa Margarita's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Rancho Santa Margarita, CA maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Santiago Peak, 1943 Print
    1942 Map of Santiago Peak, 1943 Print
    1942 Santiago Peak
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Rancho Santa Margarita, including Irvine, Mission Viejo, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1947 Map of Santa Ana, 1949 Print
    1947 Map of Santa Ana, 1949 Print
    1947 Santa Ana
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Rancho Santa Margarita, including San Diego, Anaheim, and other nearby areas

  3. 1948 Map of San Juan Capistrano, 1957 Print
    1948 Map of San Juan Capistrano, 1957 Print
    1948 San Juan Capistrano
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Rancho Santa Margarita, including Irvine, Mission Viejo, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1948 Map of Canada Gobernadora, 1960 Print
    1948 Map of Canada Gobernadora, 1960 Print
    1948 Canada Gobernadora
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Rancho Santa Margarita, including San Juan Capistrano, Coto De Caza, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1949 Map of San Juan Capistrano
    1949 Map of San Juan Capistrano
    1949 San Juan Capistrano
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Rancho Santa Margarita, including Irvine, Mission Viejo, and other nearby areas

  6. 1949 Map of Canada Gobernadora
    1949 Map of Canada Gobernadora
    1949 Canada Gobernadora
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Rancho Santa Margarita, including San Juan Capistrano, Coto De Caza, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1949 Map of Santa Ana
    1949 Map of Santa Ana
    1949 Santa Ana
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Rancho Santa Margarita, including San Diego, Anaheim, and other nearby areas

  8. 1949 Map of El Toro, 1958 Print
    1949 Map of El Toro, 1958 Print
    1949 El Toro
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Rancho Santa Margarita, including Irvine, Mission Viejo, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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