1900s (20th Century) Maps of Ocotillo Wells, California

Explore 13 historic maps of Ocotillo Wells from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Ocotillo Wells, CA maps

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  1. 1931 Map of Vallecito
    1931 Map of Vallecito
    1931 Vallecito
    1931 Print · USGS
    The Colorado Desert and its surrounding ranges are mapped here in the early thirties, showcasing a landscape defined by scarce water and massive terrain. Genealogists can trace isolated desert outposts like Fig Tree John and Agua Dulce or the original footprint of Borego Springs.

  2. 1942 Map of Barrel Spring
    1942 Map of Barrel Spring
    1942 Barrel Spring
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Colorado Desert at the start of the 1940s reveals a landscape of industrial outposts and early parklands. Researchers can trace the Pacific Portland Cement Railroad leading to a remote Gypsum Mine or locate early settlements like Ocotillo and Little Borrego.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1943 Map of Vallecito
    1943 Map of Vallecito
    1943 Vallecito
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Colorado Desert during the early 1940s is captured here, showing the remote ranching outposts and new state park boundaries. Genealogists can trace family holdings like Oliver Ranch and Rancho De Anza or locate historic sites such as Borrego School and the Gypsum Mine.

  4. 1947 Map of Santa Ana, 1949 Print
    1947 Map of Santa Ana, 1949 Print
    1947 Santa Ana
    1949 Print · USGS
    Southern California is depicted here in the late forties, showing the expansion of the Inland Empire and the Orange County coast. Researchers can trace the early layout of Palm Springs or locate long-standing tribal lands like the Pala Indian Reservation and Rincon Indian Res.

  5. 1947 Map of Barrel Spring, 1952 Print
    1947 Map of Barrel Spring, 1952 Print
    1947 Barrel Spring
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Lower Borrego Valley desert is captured in the late 1940s as a landscape of isolated waypoints and mines. You can trace the Old Kane Spring Road between Ocotillo and Little Borego or locate the remote Gypsum Mine.

  6. 1949 Map of Santa Ana
    1949 Map of Santa Ana
    1949 Santa Ana
    1949 Print · USGS
    Southern California underwent a profound transformation in the late 1940s as military installations and citrus groves shared the landscape. Researchers can trace early coastal growth at Laguna Beach, military history at Camp Pendleton, and the rail corridors of the Pacific Electric.

  7. 1956 Map of Santa Ana
    1956 Map of Santa Ana
    1956 Santa Ana
    1956 Print · USGS
    Southern California underwent massive mid-century transformation as suburban growth met major military and water projects. Trace the postwar expansion of Santa Ana and Riverside, the layout of Camp Pendleton, and the path of the Colorado River Aqueduct.

  8. 1959 Map of Santa Ana, 1971 Print
    1959 Map of Santa Ana, 1971 Print
    1959 Santa Ana
    1971 Print · USGS
    Southern California is captured in a decade of transformation, from the Orange County coast to the desert floor. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of Camp Pendleton, March Air Force Base, and the original Ortega Highway.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1960 Map of Santa Ana
    1960 Map of Santa Ana
    1960 Santa Ana
    1960 Print · USGS
    Southern California's coastal plains and inland deserts meet in this mid-century survey of the burgeoning Orange and Riverside county corridors. Researchers can trace the layout of early freeway systems, find tribal lands like the Soboba Indian Reservation, and locate military landmarks such as March Field.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1960 Map of Borrego Mountain, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Borrego Mountain, 1961 Print
    1960 Borrego Mountain
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Colorado Desert during the early sixties reveals a landscape of remote outposts and shifting sands within the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Traces of local history are preserved at the Little Borrego (Site), the USN Railroad, and the Elephant Tree Area.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1960 Map of Borrego Mountain, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Borrego Mountain, 1961 Print
    1960 Borrego Mountain
    1961 Print · USGS
    San Diego County's desert interior is captured in the early sixties as a playground for geology and exploration. Trace the early layout of Ocotillo Wells and navigate the primitive routes of Old Kane Spring Road and The Slot.
    4 unique versions available

  12. 1965 Map of Santa Ana
    1965 Map of Santa Ana
    1965 Santa Ana
    1965 Print · USGS
    Southern California is captured in a decade of rapid growth, showing the coastal expansion from Santa Ana down to Oceanside. Genealogists and historians can trace the mid-century development of places like Garden Grove or the rural reaches of Escondido and the Palomar Observatory.

  13. 1982 Map of Borrego Valley, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Borrego Valley, 1983 Print
    1982 Borrego Valley
    1983 Print · USGS
    The high desert and coastal mountains of San Diego County come together in the early eighties. Researchers can trace the boundaries of the Los Coyotes Indian Reservation or locate the Desert Queen Mine and Palomar Observatory.
    2 unique versions available

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