Old Maps of Friendly Hills, Joshua Tree

Explore 13 old maps of Friendly Hills, spanning from 1953 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Friendly Hills, Joshua Tree maps

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  1. 1953 Map of San Bernardino
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1955 Map of Joshua Tree, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Joshua Tree, 1957 Print
    1955 Joshua Tree
    1957 Print · USGS
    The High Desert communities of San Bernardino County are shown during their mid-century growth period. Researchers can trace early settlements and desert landmarks like Pioneertown, Desert-Christ Park, and the northern reaches of Joshua Tree National Monument.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1956 Map of San Bernardino
    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.

  4. 1957 Map of San Bernardino
    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.

  5. 1958 Map of San Bernardino, 1975 Print
    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.

  6. 1959 Map of San Bernardino
    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.

  7. 1966 Map of San Bernardino
    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.

  8. 1972 Map of Joshua Tree South, 1976 Print
    1972 Map of Joshua Tree South, 1976 Print
    1972 Joshua Tree South
    1976 Print · USGS
    The High Desert community of Joshua Tree and the northern reaches of the monument are captured here in the early 1970s. Trace local residential growth along Skyline Drive or locate desert water sources like Coyote Hole Spring and Covington Well.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1982 Map of Big Bear Lake, 1996 Print
    1982 Map of Big Bear Lake, 1996 Print
    1982 Big Bear Lake
    1996 Print · USGS
    The San Bernardino Mountains meet the high Mojave desert in the early eighties, showing a landscape defined by mountain resorts and desert basins. Trace the historic Belleville (Site), the rail lines of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe, and old mining works like the Gold Belt Mine.

  10. 2012 Map of Joshua Tree South, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Joshua Tree South, 2012 Print
    2012 Joshua Tree South
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Friendly Hills, including Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree, and other nearby areas

  11. 2015 Map of Joshua Tree South, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Joshua Tree South, 2015 Print
    2015 Joshua Tree South
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Friendly Hills, including Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree, and other nearby areas

  12. 2018 Map of Joshua Tree South, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Joshua Tree South, 2018 Print
    2018 Joshua Tree South
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Friendly Hills, including Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree, and other nearby areas

  13. 2021 Map of Joshua Tree South, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Joshua Tree South, 2021 Print
    2021 Joshua Tree South
    2021 Print · USGS
    The High Desert communities of Yucca Valley and Joshua Tree meet the wilderness during the early twenty-first century. Hikers and historians can trace routes toward Coyote Hole Spring and Lower Covington Flat.

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