Old Maps of Carpinteria, California

Explore 30 old maps of Carpinteria, spanning from 1904 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Carpinteria, CA maps

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  1. 1904 Map of Ventura
    1904 Map of Ventura
    1904 Ventura
    1904 Print · USGS
    The coastal shelf and interior valleys of Ventura County appear here in the early twentieth century, showing a landscape of ranchos and new rail lines. Genealogists and historians can locate early settlements like Matilija and Oakview or trace the Southern Pacific RR along the Santa Barbara Channel.
    6 unique versions available

  2. 1941 Map of Ventura
    1941 Map of Ventura
    1941 Ventura
    1941 Print · USGS
    Coastal Ventura and the Ojai Valley are shown in the early 1940s, just as the region began its mid-century growth. Genealogists and historians can trace family properties like the Schafer Farm, locate the historic Matilija Hot Springs, or follow the Southern Pacific rail line.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1944 Map of Carpinteria
    1944 Map of Carpinteria
    1944 Carpinteria
    1944 Print · USGS
    The Santa Barbara coast during the mid-forties shows a developing landscape of ranching and early petroleum production. Genealogists and historians can trace the Southern Pacific rail line, Las Fuentes Ranch, and the Juncal CCC Camp.

  4. 1949 Map of Los Angeles
    1949 Map of Los Angeles
    1949 Los Angeles
    1949 Print · USGS
    Southern California and the South Coast appear at the onset of the post-war boom, from the Channel Islands to the Mojave Desert. Trace early aviation sites like Lockheed Air Terminal and mining history at the Redrock Quicksilver Mine and Redrover Mine.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1950 Map of Pitas Point, 1955 Print
    1950 Map of Pitas Point, 1955 Print
    1950 Pitas Point
    1955 Print · USGS
    Coastal Ventura County comes into focus in the early fifties, showing the narrow passage between the steep hills and the Pacific Ocean. Researchers can trace the railroad line past Punta and locate water sources like Los Sauces Creek and Rincon Cr.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1951 Map of Pitas Point
    1951 Map of Pitas Point
    1951 Pitas Point
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Ventura coast in the early fifties shows a busy corridor of petroleum production and transit squeezed between the mountains and the sea. You can trace the Southern Pacific tracks and Highway 101 past the settlement of Sea Cliff and numerous Oil Wells.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1952 Map of Carpinteria, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Carpinteria, 1953 Print
    1952 Carpinteria
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Santa Barbara coast during the early fifties shows a burgeoning network of seaside towns and mountain routes. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Carpinteria Cemetery, Aliso Sch, and the residential growth near Sandyland Cove.
    8 unique versions available

  8. 1952 Map of White Ledge Peak, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of White Ledge Peak, 1953 Print
    1952 White Ledge Peak
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Santa Barbara coast and its inland mountains are captured here in the early fifties, showing the interplay of ranching and early aviation. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Botello Ranch, locate the Cate School, or study the remote Billiard Flats.
    6 unique versions available

  9. 1955 Map of Los Angeles
    1955 Map of Los Angeles
    1955 Los Angeles
    1955 Print · USGS
    The mid-century transformation of Southern California comes into focus as the urban sprawl of Los Angeles meets the wilderness of the Santa Monica Mountains. Researchers can trace the development of post-war suburbs alongside historic landmarks like the Santa Barbara Lighthouse and early industrial sites such as the Good Luck Mine.

  10. 1959 Map of Los Angeles
    1959 Map of Los Angeles
    1959 Los Angeles
    1959 Print · USGS
    Coastal California and the high desert met in a period of booming growth after the war. Researchers can trace early aviation and military history at the Point Mugu Air Missile Test Ctr or locate desert mining sites like the Double Eagle Mine.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1966 Map of Los Angeles
    1966 Map of Los Angeles
    1966 Los Angeles
    1966 Print · USGS
    Southern California underwent a mid-century transformation as suburban grids reached the base of the San Gabriel Mountains. Researchers can trace the path of the Los Angeles Aqueduct or locate defense landmarks like Edwards Air Force Base.

  12. 1975 Map of Los Angeles, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Los Angeles, 1977 Print
    1975 Los Angeles
    1977 Print · USGS
    Southern California is captured in a period of significant growth during the mid-seventies, showing the urban sprawl from the coast to the high desert. Researchers can trace the development of the Pacific Coast Hwy and find aerospace landmarks like Edwards Air Force Base and the Flight Test Center (NASA).
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1976 Map of Carpinteria, 1980 Print
    1976 Map of Carpinteria, 1980 Print
    1976 Carpinteria
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Santa Barbara coastline comes into sharp focus during the mid-seventies, showing the agricultural fields and growing suburbs of Carpinteria. Researchers can trace the coastal development of Summerland and the wooded estates of Montecito.

  14. 1977 Map of Carpinteria
    1977 Map of Carpinteria
    1977 Carpinteria
    1977 Print · USGS
    The Santa Barbara coastline meets the high ridges of the Los Padres National Forest in the late seventies. Researchers can trace coastal growth in Montecito and Carpinteria or locate historic landmarks like the Carpinteria Cemetery and Aliso Sch.

  15. 1980 Map of Carpinteria
    1980 Map of Carpinteria
    1980 Carpinteria
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Carpinteria, including Montecito, Toro Canyon, and other nearby areas

  16. 1982 Map of Santa Barbara, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Santa Barbara, 1983 Print
    1982 Santa Barbara
    1983 Print · USGS
    Coastal California in the early eighties exhibits a landscape of growing cities and massive military and academic footprints. Genealogists and historians can trace the Southern Pacific rail line through Santa Barbara or explore the boundaries of historic ranchos like Las Positas y Calera.
    3 unique versions available

  17. 1995 Map of Carpinteria, 2000 Print
    1995 Map of Carpinteria, 2000 Print
    1995 Carpinteria
    2000 Print · USGS
    The Santa Barbara coast and its rugged mountain backdrop are captured here in the mid-1990s as the region's agricultural and suburban identities merged. Genealogists and historians can trace families across the Carpinteria Cemetery or locate historic transit points like Old Town and the Southern Pacific line.

  18. 1995 Map of White Ledge Peak, 2000 Print
    1995 Map of White Ledge Peak, 2000 Print
    1995 White Ledge Peak
    2000 Print · USGS
    Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties meet in the mid-nineties along a rugged coastline where the national forest meets the sea. Researchers can trace the layout of the Cate School, find the Rincon Station, and locate backcountry landmarks like Jameson Lake and Bonito Ranch.

  19. 2012 Map of Pitas Point, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Pitas Point, 2012 Print
    2012 Pitas Point
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Carpinteria, including Faria Beach, Sea Cliff, and other nearby areas

  20. 2012 Map of White Ledge Peak, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of White Ledge Peak, 2012 Print
    2012 White Ledge Peak
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Carpinteria, including Shepards, Ventura County, and other nearby areas

  21. 2012 Map of Carpinteria, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Carpinteria, 2012 Print
    2012 Carpinteria
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Carpinteria, including Montecito, Toro Canyon, and other nearby areas

  22. 2015 Map of Carpinteria, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Carpinteria, 2015 Print
    2015 Carpinteria
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Carpinteria, including Montecito, Toro Canyon, and other nearby areas

  23. 2015 Map of Pitas Point, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Pitas Point, 2015 Print
    2015 Pitas Point
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Carpinteria, including Faria Beach, Sea Cliff, and other nearby areas

  24. 2015 Map of White Ledge Peak, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of White Ledge Peak, 2015 Print
    2015 White Ledge Peak
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Carpinteria, including Shepards, Ventura County, and other nearby areas

  25. 2018 Map of Pitas Point, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Pitas Point, 2018 Print
    2018 Pitas Point
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Carpinteria, including Faria Beach, Sea Cliff, and other nearby areas

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