Old Maps of Woodcrest, California for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Woodcrest with 28 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.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

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


Woodcrest, 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

  2. 1901 Map of Elsinore
    1901 Map of Elsinore
    1901 Elsinore
    1901 Print · USGS
    Riverside and the Alessandro Valley are shown here during a peak of early mining and rail expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the Southern California RR through Perris or locate the Alberhill Coal Mine and Indian School.
    8 unique versions available

  3. 1901 Map of Riverside
    1901 Map of Riverside
    1901 Riverside
    1901 Print · USGS
    Riverside and its surrounding rancho lands are seen here at the start of the 1900s as irrigation canals and railroads transformed the valley. Researchers can trace the early city grid and find rural landmarks like the Cajalco Tin Mine, Casa Blanca, and Arlington.
    6 unique versions available

  4. 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

  5. 1942 Map of Riverside and Vicinity
    1942 Map of Riverside and Vicinity
    1942 Riverside and Vicinity
    1942 Print · USGS
    Riverside and its surrounding citrus lands are captured here during the early years of the war, showing a dense network of railroads and institutional grounds. Genealogists can trace family sites near the County Farm, Sherman Institute, or the Arlington Sta rail junction.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1942 Map of Riverside, 1959 Print
    1942 Map of Riverside, 1959 Print
    1942 Riverside
    1959 Print · USGS
    During the early years of the war, the Riverside area balanced its citrus heritage with major military and water projects. Researchers can trace the layout of Camp Haan, family ranchlands like Lawless Ranch, and the Cajalco Tin Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1943 Map of Riverside
    1943 Map of Riverside
    1943 Riverside
    1943 Print · USGS
    Riverside and its surrounding ranches are captured here during the Second World War as the region transformed into a major military and citrus hub. Researchers can trace family ranch boundaries like Wagonwheel Ranch or locate institutional landmarks like the Sherman Institute and Camp Haan.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 1953 Map of Steele Peak, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Steele Peak, 1955 Print
    1953 Steele Peak
    1955 Print · USGS
    Riverside County at the dawn of the fifties reveals a transition from deep-shaft mining to a burgeoning ranching economy. Researchers can trace historic claims like the Gavilan Mine or explore early local hubs such as Val Verde and the Wagonwheel Ranch.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1953 Map of Riverside East, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Riverside East, 1955 Print
    1953 Riverside East
    1955 Print · USGS
    Riverside was evolving from a citrus center into a strategic military and educational hub during the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the layout of March Air Force Base, early campuses like UC Riverside, and local schools such as Fairmont Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1953 Map of Lake Mathews, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Lake Mathews, 1955 Print
    1953 Lake Mathews
    1955 Print · USGS
    Riverside County at mid-century reveals a landscape of massive water infrastructure and deep pioneer roots. Trace the path of the Colorado River Aqueduct to Lake Mathews, and locate historic sites like the Cajalco Tin Mine and Arcilla.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1953 Map of Riverside West, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Riverside West, 1955 Print
    1953 Riverside West
    1955 Print · USGS
    Riverside during the early fifties reveals a landscape shaped by historic land grants and a burgeoning citrus and rail economy. Genealogists and researchers can locate family sites near Olivewood Cem, the Sherman Indian Institute, and the Arlington Station rail yard.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1956 Map of Santa Ana
    1956 Map of Santa Ana
    1956 Santa Ana
    1956 Print · USGS
    Southern California underwent massive mid-century transformation as suburban growth met major military and water projects. Trace the postwar expansion of Santa Ana and Riverside, the layout of Camp Pendleton, and the path of the Colorado River Aqueduct.

  15. 1959 Map of Santa Ana, 1971 Print
    1959 Map of Santa Ana, 1971 Print
    1959 Santa Ana
    1971 Print · USGS
    Southern California is captured in a decade of transformation, from the Orange County coast to the desert floor. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of Camp Pendleton, March Air Force Base, and the original Ortega Highway.
    3 unique versions available

  16. 1960 Map of Santa Ana
    1960 Map of Santa Ana
    1960 Santa Ana
    1960 Print · USGS
    Southern California's coastal plains and inland deserts meet in this mid-century survey of the burgeoning Orange and Riverside county corridors. Researchers can trace the layout of early freeway systems, find tribal lands like the Soboba Indian Reservation, and locate military landmarks such as March Field.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1965 Map of Santa Ana
    1965 Map of Santa Ana
    1965 Santa Ana
    1965 Print · USGS
    Southern California is captured in a decade of rapid growth, showing the coastal expansion from Santa Ana down to Oceanside. Genealogists and historians can trace the mid-century development of places like Garden Grove or the rural reaches of Escondido and the Palomar Observatory.

  18. 1967 Map of Steele Peak, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Steele Peak, 1969 Print
    1967 Steele Peak
    1969 Print · USGS
    The semi-arid hills of Riverside County come to life in the late 1960s as residential growth meets old-world mining and military operations. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Glen Valley, locate the Gavilan Mine, or find rural landmarks like the Good Hope Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  19. 1967 Map of Lake Mathews, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Lake Mathews, 1969 Print
    1967 Lake Mathews
    1969 Print · USGS
    Riverside County at the end of the sixties reveals a landscape transformed by water infrastructure and historic settlements. Genealogists can trace family roots through the Gavilan Springs Ranch or locate landmarks like the Indian Pictograph Historical Marker and Arcilla.
    5 unique versions available

  20. 1967 Map of Riverside West, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Riverside West, 1969 Print
    1967 Riverside West
    1969 Print · USGS
    Riverside and its western suburbs show a landscape of mid-century growth and deep-rooted institutions during the late sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Arlington, Casa Blanca, and Pedley while locating landmarks like the Sherman Indian Institute and the Olivewood Cem.
    4 unique versions available

  21. 1967 Map of Riverside East, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Riverside East, 1969 Print
    1967 Riverside East
    1969 Print · USGS
    Riverside's post-war suburban bloom is captured here as neighborhoods like Edgemont and Sunnymead expand toward the mountains. Trace the foundations of March Air Force Base and the University of California Riverside at a pivotal moment for the region.
    6 unique versions available

  22. 1974 Map of Lake Mathews, 1975 Print
    1974 Map of Lake Mathews, 1975 Print
    1974 Lake Mathews
    1975 Print · USGS
    Riverside County's high ridges and massive reservoir system are captured in this mid-seventies aerial study. Researchers can trace the steep geography of Dawson Canyon and the rugged slopes surrounding Estelle Mtn as they border Lake Mathews.

  23. 1983 Map of Santa Ana
    1983 Map of Santa Ana
    1983 Santa Ana
    1983 Print · USGS
    Coastal Orange County meets the Inland Empire in the early eighties as suburban growth accelerates through the SANTA ANA MOUNTAINS. Researchers can trace institutional and military history at MARCH AIR FORCE BASE, locate the Santiago Coal Mine, or find family sites near Fairhaven Cem.

  24. 1997 Map of Lake Mathews, 2000 Print
    1997 Map of Lake Mathews, 2000 Print
    1997 Lake Mathews
    2000 Print · USGS
    Riverside County at the close of the century reveals a landscape defined by the Colorado River Aqueduct and early California heritage. Trace the Site of the First House in Riverside County, the Cajalco Tin Mine, and the Indian Pictographs Historical Marker.

  25. 2021 Map of Steele Peak, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Steele Peak, 2021 Print
    2021 Steele Peak
    2021 Print · USGS
    Riverside and Perris exhibit significant modern development in this recent survey of the Inland Empire. Researchers can trace the complex path of the Colorado River Aqueduct or examine the rural-to-urban shift in Glen Valley and Good Hope.

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