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Old Maps of Rancho Cucamonga, California for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Rancho Cucamonga 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.

  • 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 Rancho Cucamonga has changed over the decades.

Rancho Cucamonga, CA maps

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  1. 1896 Map of San Bernardino
    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.
  4. 1897 Map of Cucamonga
    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.
  7. 1898 Map of San Bernardino
    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.
  10. 1900 Map of Cucamonga
    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.
  13. 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
  16. 1901 Map of San Bernardino
    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.
    8 unique versions available
  19. 1903 Map of Cucamonga
    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.
    11 unique versions available
  22. 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
  25. 1933 Map of Ontario
    1933 Map of Ontario
    1933 Ontario
    1933 Print · USGS
    The citrus heart of the Inland Empire comes into focus in the early thirties as it transitions into a major transit hub. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Ontario, Upland, and Chino, while locating landmarks like Bellevue Cem and the Pacific Electric line.
  28. 1936 Map of Devore
    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.
  31. 1940 Map of Evey Canyon
    1940 Map of Evey Canyon
    1940 Evey Canyon
    1940 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the San Gabriel Mts meet the growing community of Claremont in this 1940s-era survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early road network of the valley and find mountain landmarks like the Norton Sch and Lower San Antonio Guard Station.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1941 Map of Devore
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1942 Map of San Bernardino
    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.
  40. 1942 Map of Ontario and Vicinity
    1942 Map of Ontario and Vicinity
    1942 Ontario and Vicinity
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Inland Empire is shown at a pivotal moment in the early 1940s, when orange groves and vineyards still dominated the landscape between the mountains and the valley floor. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of the SOUTHERN PACIFIC and the Pacific Electric while locating old neighborhood markers like Narod, Sunsweet, and the Sierra Vista Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1944 Map of Cucamonga
    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.
  46. 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
  49. 1953 Map of Cucamonga Peak, 1955 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available
  52. 1953 Map of Guasti, 1955 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1954 Map of Devore, 1955 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1954 Map of Ontario, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Ontario, 1955 Print
    1954 Ontario
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Pomona Valley was undergoing rapid postwar transformation in the mid-fifties as academic and industrial expansion reshaped the landscape. Researchers can find prominent landmarks like Pomona College, the Ontario International Airport, and the sprawling grounds of the Chino Prison.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1954 Map of Mt. Baldy, 1955 Print
    1954 Map of Mt. Baldy, 1955 Print
    1954 Mt. Baldy
    1955 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains meet the San Bernardino County line in the mid-fifties, just as suburban growth pushed toward the canyon mouths. Researchers can trace local landmarks like San Antonio Heights, the Padua Hills Theater, and the infrastructure of the San Antonio Dam.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1954 Map of San Bernardino, 1959 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1954 Map of Ontario, 1959 Print
    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.
    5 unique versions available
  70. 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.
  73. 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.
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