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Old Maps of Phelan, California for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 32 historic maps of Phelan. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Phelan's past.

Phelan, 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
  4. 1902 Map of Hesperia
    1902 Map of Hesperia
    1902 Hesperia
    1902 Print · USGS
    San Bernardino County at the turn of the century shows the vital rail corridor climbing toward the high desert. Genealogists and historians can trace the early route of the Southern California railroad and locate historic outposts like Burcham Ranch and Hesperia.
    6 unique versions available
  7. 1903 Map of San Antonio
    1903 Map of San Antonio
    1903 San Antonio
    1903 Print · USGS
    The high divide of the San Gabriel Mountains is captured here at the turn of the century, showing the early boundaries of the San Gabriel Timber Land Reserve. Local history enthusiasts can trace the old paths through Swartout Valley, the depths of Mine Gulch, and the descent into Lone Pine Canyon.
    7 unique versions available
  10. 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
  13. 1932 Map of Barstow, 1956 Print
    1932 Map of Barstow, 1956 Print
    1932 Barstow
    1956 Print · USGS
    In the early 1930s, the High Desert economy centered on the Mojave River corridor and the steel rails of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe RR. Researchers can trace the early footprints of Barstow and Victorville or locate mining operations like the Apex Mine.
  16. 1934 Map of Barstow
    1934 Map of Barstow
    1934 Barstow
    1934 Print · USGS
    The Mojave Desert and its river-based corridor are captured here in the early thirties, during the heyday of Route 66. Researchers can trace the original Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line and locate mining sites like the Western States Mine or the settlement at Helendale.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1937 Map of Shadow Mountains
    1937 Map of Shadow Mountains
    1937 Shadow Mountains
    1937 Print · USGS
    The High Desert border of San Bernardino and Los Angeles counties appears here as a landscape of isolated 1930s ranching outposts. Genealogists can trace family-named sites like Walton Place, Engelbrecht Place, and the Hibbard Ranch.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1942 Map of San Antonio
    1942 Map of San Antonio
    1942 San Antonio
    1942 Print · USGS
    The high San Gabriel Mountains meet the Mojave Desert in the early 1940s, showing a rugged landscape of ranching and early mountain recreation. Genealogists and local historians can trace family lands like Smith Ranch and Nuss Ranch, or locate landmarks like the Smithsonian Observatory and Wrightwood.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 1942 Map of Hesperia
    1942 Map of Hesperia
    1942 Hesperia
    1942 Print · USGS
    San Bernardino County ranchlands and mountain passes are captured here during the early years of the war. Genealogists and historians can trace the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe rail line as it climbs toward Cajon Pass and the Cajon Summit Lookout.
  28. 1942 Map of Shadow Mountains
    1942 Map of Shadow Mountains
    1942 Shadow Mountains
    1942 Print · USGS
    The High Desert at the start of the war reveals a landscape of isolated homesteads and early aviation landmarks. Genealogists and desert historians can locate family outposts like Walton Place and Hess Ranch or trace the early Palmdale Victorville Road.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 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
  34. 1955 Map of Shadow Mountains SE, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Shadow Mountains SE, 1957 Print
    1955 Shadow Mountains SE
    1957 Print · USGS
    The high desert of San Bernardino County comes into focus mid-century, showing the early infrastructure of the El Mirage Valley. Researchers can trace the development of rural routes like Old Phelan Road and locate landmarks such as El Mirage Field.
    4 unique versions available
  37. 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.
  40. 1956 Map of Cajon, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Cajon, 1957 Print
    1956 Cajon
    1957 Print · USGS
    Cajon Pass and the surrounding San Bernardino mountains are shown here during the mid-fifties, capturing the peak of the Route 66 era. You can trace the historic rail lines and find old stops like Cajon Junction, Keenbrook, and Glenn Ranch.
    8 unique versions available
  43. 1956 Map of Baldy Mesa, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Baldy Mesa, 1957 Print
    1956 Baldy Mesa
    1957 Print · USGS
    The High Desert south of Victorville is captured in the mid-1950s when ranching and forest boundaries defined the landscape. Genealogists can trace family holdings like Yucca Forest Ranch, Patterson Ranch, and Warner Ranch along the early alignments of Phelan Road.
    8 unique versions available
  46. 1956 Map of Phelan, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Phelan, 1957 Print
    1956 Phelan
    1957 Print · USGS
    Phelan and the surrounding high desert ranchlands are captured here in the mid-1950s as the rural grid began to expand. Family historians can locate established properties like Johnson Ranch and Buttemer Ranch, or trace old routes through Cajon Canyon.
    6 unique versions available
  49. 1956 Map of Adelanto, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Adelanto, 1957 Print
    1956 Adelanto
    1957 Print · USGS
    Adelanto and its desert surroundings are shown here in the mid-fifties, during the height of the Cold War. Researchers can trace the early footprint of George Air Force Base and locate smaller settlements at Adobe Corners and Mountain View.
    8 unique versions available
  52. 1956 Map of Victorville, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Victorville, 1958 Print
    1956 Victorville
    1958 Print · USGS
    San Bernardino County's High Desert transition is visible here during the mid-fifties, as military expansion and mining shaped the corridor from Victorville to Helendale. Researchers can trace old desert claims like the Red Raven Mine and early community hubs such as Adobe Corners and Oro Grande.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 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.
  58. 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.
  61. 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.
  64. 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.
  67. 1982 Map of Victorville
    1982 Map of Victorville
    1982 Victorville
    1982 Print · USGS
    The High Desert during the early eighties reveals a landscape of massive aerospace installations and growing desert communities. Researchers can trace the sprawling boundaries of Edwards Air Force Base alongside the vital California Aqueduct and the rail hub at Barstow.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1982 Map of San Bernardino, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of San Bernardino, 1983 Print
    1982 San Bernardino
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Inland Empire and San Gabriel Valley met at a peak of suburban and industrial expansion in the early eighties. Researchers can trace the massive rail infrastructure through Cajon Pass and locate landmarks like Norton Air Force Base or the Fontana International Raceway.
  73. 1996 Map of Phelan, 1999 Print
    1996 Map of Phelan, 1999 Print
    1996 Phelan
    1999 Print · USGS
    The high desert community of Phelan is shown here during its late-twentieth-century development, where ranching legacies meet state-scale water projects. Trace historic family lands like Johnson Ranch and Buttemer Ranch or the path of the California Aqueduct.
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