Old Maps of Fontana, California

1. 1896 Map of San Bernardino

   

   1896 San Bernardino

   1896 Print · USGS

   San Bernardino and Colton emerge as vital rail junctions during the late nineteenth-century boom. Genealogists and historians can trace early citrus-belt settlements like Rosena, Mound City, and Bloomington alongside the historic Gage Canal.

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4. 1897 Map of Cucamonga

   

   1897 Cucamonga

   1897 Print · USGS

   In the late nineteenth century, the Inland Empire was a rapidly emerging rail and citrus hub defined by major land grants. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early footprints of Cucamonga, Ontario, and Pomona alongside the Narrow Gauge and Southern Pacific lines.

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7. 1898 Map of San Bernardino

   

   1898 San Bernardino

   1898 Print · USGS

   The San Bernardino valley was a critical railroad junction in the late nineteenth century, defined by rapid irrigation and mountain access. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Colton and Rialto, alongside local landmarks like Glen Helen Ranch and the industrial Quarry at Declezville.

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10. 1900 Map of Cucamonga

    

    1900 Cucamonga

    1900 Print · USGS

    San Bernardino and Los Angeles Counties are shown here during the late nineteenth-century citrus boom, before urban sprawl merged these distinct agricultural colonies. Trace early rail lines through Ioamosa, Claremont, and Chino, or locate the isolated Toll House and Power House in the northern canyons.

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13. 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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16. 1901 Map of San Bernardino

    

    1901 San Bernardino

    1901 Print · USGS

    The San Bernardino valley thrived as a railway and agricultural crossroads in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace early citrus-belt settlements like Rialto and Colton, or locate landmarks such as Arrowhead Springs and Glen Helen Ranch.

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19. 1903 Map of Cucamonga

    

    1903 Cucamonga

    1903 Print · USGS

    The Inland Empire is shown at a pivotal moment of agricultural expansion in the early twentieth century, when irrigation was transforming the valley. Trace the early rail networks of the Southern Pacific and the Santa Fe through citrus-growing centers like Ontario, Cucamonga, and Ioamosa.

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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. 1936 Map of Devore

    

    1936 Devore

    1936 Print · USGS

    San Bernardino County at the edge of the mountains in the mid-1930s shows a landscape of early aviation and mountain transit. Researchers can find the Fontana Intermediate Landing Field, the Cajon Sch, and the Glenn Helen Base Infirmary.

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28. 1941 Map of Devore

    

    1941 Devore

    1941 Print · USGS

    The Cajon Pass area in the early 1940s reveals a landscape defined by critical rail lines and alluvial washes. Researchers can trace the development of infrastructure around Devore through landmarks like the Cajon Sch, Fontana Airport, and the Glenn Helen Infirmary.

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31. 1942 Map of San Bernardino

    

    1942 San Bernardino

    1942 Print · USGS

    The San Bernardino Valley flourished as a railroad and citrus hub during the early years of the war. Researchers can trace the extensive tracks of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe, the National Orange Show grounds, and local landmarks like the Loma Linda Sanatorium.

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34. 1943 Map of Fontana

    

    1943 Fontana

    1943 Print · USGS

    The Inland Empire is shown here in the early 1940s, revealing a landscape defined by industrial expansion and extensive rail corridors. Trace the growth of Fontana and Rialto through early landmarks like the South Fontana Sta, Glen Avon Ch, and the numerous Quarries of the Jurupa Mountains.

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37. 1944 Map of Cucamonga

    

    1944 Cucamonga

    1944 Print · USGS

    The San Gabriel Valley and Inland Empire are shown here during the mid-forties, capturing the peak of the region's citrus era and rail-based transit. Researchers can trace early campus layouts at Pomona College or locate vanished landmarks like the Monta Vista Resort and Padua Hills Theater.

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40. 1953 Map of San Bernardino

    

    1953 San Bernardino

    1953 Print · USGS

    Southern California underwent massive post-war growth as suburban sprawl reached the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-road roots of the Inland Empire through the Union Pacific RR and Lake Arrowhead resorts.

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43. 1953 Map of Fontana, 1955 Print

    

    1953 Fontana

    1955 Print · USGS

    The Inland Empire industrial corridor comes alive in this mid-century survey as the Kaiser Steel Plant and sprawling rail networks reshape the valley. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Fontana through its neighborhood landmarks, from Bloomington Sch to the Crestmore Quarry.

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46. 1953 Map of Cucamonga Peak, 1955 Print

    

    1953 Cucamonga Peak

    1955 Print · USGS

    The foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains come into focus in the early fifties as orchards and rail lines define the valley floor. Genealogists and local historians can trace the growth of Alta Loma and Etiwanda or find old mountain landmarks like Kelly Camp and Bonita Falls.

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49. 1953 Map of Guasti, 1955 Print

    

    1953 Guasti

    1955 Print · USGS

    San Bernardino and Riverside Counties are shown here during the post-war industrial boom, where vineyards and heavy industry collide. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Cucamonga and Guasti alongside the Kaiser Steel Plant.

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52. 1954 Map of Devore, 1955 Print

    

    1954 Devore

    1955 Print · USGS

    Cajon Pass served as a critical rail and transit corridor in the mid-1950s as San Bernardino’s northern valley expanded. Researchers can trace historic homesteads like Glenn Helen Ranch, early aviation at Miro-Fontana Airport, and the Cajon School.

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55. 1954 Map of San Bernardino, 1959 Print

    

    1954 San Bernardino

    1959 Print · USGS

    San Bernardino and the booming valley floor are shown in the mid-fifties as the citrus groves began giving way to suburban and industrial growth. Researchers can trace family roots through Waterman Gardens, find small regional hubs like Miro-Fontana Airport, or locate the historic Agua Mansa Cem.

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58. 1954 Map of Ontario, 1959 Print

    

    1954 Ontario

    1959 Print · USGS

    The Pomona Valley in the mid-fifties is captured here as a sprawling network of citrus-era settlements and rising post-war industry. Genealogists and local researchers can trace the early footprints of the Claremont Associated Colleges, the Steel Plant, and Ontario International Airport.

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61. 1956 Map of San Bernardino

    

    1956 San Bernardino

    1956 Print · USGS

    Southern California's Inland Empire and High Desert come into focus in the mid-fifties as agriculture gives way to suburban and military growth. Trace early rail lines like the Pacific Electric or find remote landmarks like Camp Rock Mine and George AFB.

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64. 1957 Map of San Bernardino

    

    1957 San Bernardino

    1957 Print · USGS

    Southern California's Inland Empire and High Desert met during the postwar expansion of the late fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of San Bernardino and Redlands alongside remote landmarks like Edwards AFB and the Camp Rock Mine.

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67. 1958 Map of San Bernardino, 1975 Print

    

    1958 San Bernardino

    1975 Print · USGS

    Southern California’s Inland Empire and High Desert come into focus during the mid-century boom, showing the rise of suburbs and massive military installations. Researchers can trace the rail networks of the Union Pacific RR or locate landmarks like Norton AFB and Big Bear Lake.

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70. 1959 Map of San Bernardino

    

    1959 San Bernardino

    1959 Print · USGS

    Southern California underwent a massive transformation in the late fifties as suburban growth and military power reshaped the desert and valley. Researchers can trace the legacy of the Union Pacific Railroad and locate early footprints of Joshua Tree National Monument and Edwards Air Force Base.

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73. 1966 Map of San Bernardino

    

    1966 San Bernardino

    1966 Print · USGS

    The San Bernardino Valley and Mojave Desert met during a period of massive military and suburban growth in the mid-sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Edwards Air Force Base, old desert mines like the Bagdad Chase Mine, and mountain communities near Big Bear Lake.

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