Old Maps of Alta Loma, Rancho Cucamonga for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Alta Loma 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 Alta Loma has changed over the decades.


Alta Loma, Rancho Cucamonga maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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.

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 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.

  20. 1966 Map of Cucamonga Peak, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Cucamonga Peak, 1968 Print
    1966 Cucamonga Peak
    1968 Print · USGS
    San Bernardino County in the mid-sixties shows a landscape of transition where the high peaks of the San Gabriel Mountains meet the expanding foothill towns. Trace the early development of Alta Loma and Etiwanda or locate mountain landmarks like Kelly Camp and Chaffey Union Jr College.
    9 unique versions available

  21. 1966 Map of Guasti, 1969 Print
    1966 Map of Guasti, 1969 Print
    1966 Guasti
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Inland Empire is shown at a pivotal moment of industrial and suburban growth in the mid-1960s. Genealogists and researchers can locate family-named landmarks like the John Rains House, the historic Guasti settlement, and local centers like Mission Bell Ch.
    4 unique versions available

  22. 1967 Map of Mt. Baldy, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Mt. Baldy, 1968 Print
    1967 Mt. Baldy
    1968 Print · USGS
    The foothills and high peaks of the San Gabriel Mountains meet the expanding orange groves and suburbs of the San Bernardino Valley in the late sixties. Researchers can trace the development of Claremont and Upland alongside mountain landmarks like the Padua Hills Theater, San Antonio Dam, and Mt Baldy.
    5 unique versions available

  23. 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.

  24. 1995 Map of Mount Baldy, 1999 Print
    1995 Map of Mount Baldy, 1999 Print
    1995 Mount Baldy
    1999 Print · USGS
    The eastern edge of Los Angeles County meets the San Bernardino line in the mid-nineties, showing the interface of foothill suburbs and forest. Trace local landmarks like the Padua Hills Theater and Webb Sch, or explore the complex watershed around San Antonio Dam.

  25. 1996 Map of Cucamonga Peak, 1999 Print
    1996 Map of Cucamonga Peak, 1999 Print
    1996 Cucamonga Peak
    1999 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains meet the expanding suburbs of the San Bernardino Valley during the late nineties. Local historians can trace the development of Rancho Cucamonga and Etiwanda or locate landmarks like Chaffey Union Junior College.

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