Historical Maps of Santa Barbara County, California

What stories do these 251 old maps tell about Santa Barbara County's past? From 1902 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Santa Barbara County's history through maps:

  • Trace Santa Barbara County's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Santa Barbara County's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Santa Barbara County, CA maps

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  1. 1902 Map of Santa Ynez
    1902 Map of Santa Ynez
    1902 Santa Ynez
    1902 Print · USGS
    Covers Santa Barbara County, including Junction Camp, Figueroa Camp, and other nearby areas

  2. 1903 Map of Mt. Pinos
    1903 Map of Mt. Pinos
    1903 Mt. Pinos
    1903 Print · USGS
    Covers Santa Barbara County, including Ventucopa, Wheeler Springs, and other nearby areas

  3. 1904 Map of Ventura
    1904 Map of Ventura
    1904 Ventura
    1904 Print · USGS
    Covers Santa Barbara County, including Ventura, Carpinteria, and other nearby areas

  4. 1905 Map of Guadalupe
    1905 Map of Guadalupe
    1905 Guadalupe
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers Santa Barbara County, including Santa Maria, Lompoc, and other nearby areas

  5. 1905 Map of Santa Ynez
    1905 Map of Santa Ynez
    1905 Santa Ynez
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers Santa Barbara County, including Junction Camp, Figueroa Camp, and other nearby areas

  6. 1905 Map of Lompoc
    1905 Map of Lompoc
    1905 Lompoc
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers Santa Barbara County, including Santa Maria, Lompoc, and other nearby areas

  7. 1912 Map of McKittrick
    1912 Map of McKittrick
    1912 McKittrick
    1912 Print · USGS
    Covers Santa Barbara County, including Lokern, Missouri Triangle, and other nearby areas

  8. 1922 Map of Nipomo
    1922 Map of Nipomo
    1922 Nipomo
    1922 Print · USGS
    Covers Santa Barbara County, including Huasna, Suey Creek, and other nearby areas

  9. 1937 Map of Branch Mtn
    1937 Map of Branch Mtn
    1937 Branch Mtn
    1937 Print · USGS
    Covers Santa Barbara County, including San Luis Obispo County, United States, and other nearby areas

  10. 1941 Map of Ventura
    1941 Map of Ventura
    1941 Ventura
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers Santa Barbara County, including Ventura, Carpinteria, and other nearby areas

  11. 1941 Map of San Rafael Mtn. , 1955 Print
    1941 Map of San Rafael Mtn. , 1955 Print
    1941 San Rafael Mtn.
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Santa Barbara County, including Junction Camp, Figueroa Camp, and other nearby areas

  12. 1941 Map of Caliente Mountain, 1956 Print
    1941 Map of Caliente Mountain, 1956 Print
    1941 Caliente Mountain
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Santa Barbara County, including San Luis Obispo County, United States, and other nearby areas

  13. 1941 Map of McPherson Peak, 1956 Print
    1941 Map of McPherson Peak, 1956 Print
    1941 McPherson Peak
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Santa Barbara County, including San Luis Obispo County, United States, and other nearby areas

  14. 1942 Map of Point Arguello
    1942 Map of Point Arguello
    1942 Point Arguello
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Santa Barbara County, including Lompoc, Surf, and other nearby areas

  15. 1942 Map of Guadalupe
    1942 Map of Guadalupe
    1942 Guadalupe
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Santa Barbara County, including Santa Maria, Lompoc, and other nearby areas

  16. 1942 Map of Lompoc
    1942 Map of Lompoc
    1942 Lompoc
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Santa Barbara County, including Santa Maria, Lompoc, and other nearby areas

  17. 1942 Map of Lompoc
    1942 Map of Lompoc
    1942 Lompoc
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Santa Barbara County, including Lompoc, Lompoc, and other nearby areas

  18. 1942 Map of Pt. Conception
    1942 Map of Pt. Conception
    1942 Pt. Conception
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Santa Barbara County, including Concepcion, United States, and other nearby areas

  19. 1942 Map of Santa Maria
    1942 Map of Santa Maria
    1942 Santa Maria
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Santa Barbara County, including Santa Maria, Orcutt, and other nearby areas

  20. 1942 Map of Branch Mountain
    1942 Map of Branch Mountain
    1942 Branch Mountain
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Santa Barbara County, including San Luis Obispo County, United States, and other nearby areas

  21. 1942 Map of Gaviota
    1942 Map of Gaviota
    1942 Gaviota
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Santa Barbara County, including Gaviota, United States, and other nearby areas

  22. 1942 Map of Point Sal
    1942 Map of Point Sal
    1942 Point Sal
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Santa Barbara County, including Santa Maria, Guadalupe, and other nearby areas

  23. 1942 Map of Goleta, 1943 Print
    1942 Map of Goleta, 1943 Print
    1942 Goleta
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Santa Barbara County, including Santa Barbara, Goleta, and other nearby areas

  24. 1942 Map of San Rafael Mtn. , 1945 Print
    1942 Map of San Rafael Mtn. , 1945 Print
    1942 San Rafael Mtn.
    1945 Print · USGS
    Covers Santa Barbara County, including Junction Camp, Figueroa Camp, and other nearby areas

  25. 1942 Map of Caliente Mtn, 1952 Print
    1942 Map of Caliente Mtn, 1952 Print
    1942 Caliente Mtn
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Santa Barbara County, including San Luis Obispo County, United States, and other nearby areas

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