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Old Maps of Yorba Linda, California for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Yorba Linda with 42 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

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These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Yorba Linda has changed over the decades.

Yorba Linda, CA maps

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  1. 1896 Map of Anaheim
    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.
  4. 1898 Map of Anaheim, 1899 Print
    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.
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 1928 Map of La Brea
    1928 Map of La Brea
    1928 La Brea
    1928 Print · USGS
    The hills of Eastern Los Angeles County are captured here in the late twenties during a period of expanding ranching and early oil exploration. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named sites like Silver Peak Ranch, local landmarks such as Fairview School, and the path of the Union Pacific Railroad.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 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.
  25. 1933 Map of Prado
    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.
  28. 1935 Map of Olinda
    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.
  31. 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
  34. 1941 Map of Prado
    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
  37. 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
  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. 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.
  52. 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
  55. 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.
  58. 1949 Map of Yorba Linda, 1957 Print
    1949 Map of Yorba Linda, 1957 Print
    1949 Yorba Linda
    1957 Print · USGS
    Orange and Los Angeles counties meet in this postwar survey during a time of industrial oil production and expanding citrus groves. Researchers can trace early infrastructure like the Pacific Electric railroad and landmarks such as La Vida Mineral Springs or the Olinda Oil Field.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1949 Map of Prado Dam, 1958 Print
    1949 Map of Prado Dam, 1958 Print
    1949 Prado Dam
    1958 Print · USGS
    San Bernardino and Riverside counties meet at the site of the newly completed dam and flood basin in the late 1940s. Trace the footprints of the Cal-Aero Flight Academy, the California Institution for Men, and the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Gardens.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1950 Map of Prado Dam
    1950 Map of Prado Dam
    1950 Prado Dam
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Prado Dam area at the start of the 1950s shows a unique mix of institutional expansion, aviation history, and flood control. Local researchers can trace the Cal-Aero Flight Academy, the California Institution for Men, and the Rancho Santa Ana Botanic Gardens.
  67. 1950 Map of Yorba Linda
    1950 Map of Yorba Linda
    1950 Yorba Linda
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Orange County is caught in a moment of transition between its petroleum roots and growing citrus communities. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early grids of Yorba Linda and Placentia or locate sites like La Vida Mineral Springs and the Olinda Oil Field.
  70. 1950 Map of Orange
    1950 Map of Orange
    1950 Orange
    1950 Print · USGS
    Orange County enters a period of significant growth at mid-century, where citrus groves meet the expansion of Santa Ana and Orange. Researchers can trace old school sites like Lincoln Sch, numerous Oil Wells, and the Yorba Ch (Aban'd) near the river.
  73. 1950 Map of Black Star Canyon
    1950 Map of Black Star Canyon
    1950 Black Star Canyon
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Orange and Riverside County line was defined by steep canyons and mining prospects at mid-century. Researchers can trace early industrial footprints at the Black Star Coal Mine (Inactive) or locate the Hidden Ranch near the Main Divide Motorway.
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