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Old Maps of Montecito, California

Explore 24 old maps of Montecito, spanning from 1944 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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Montecito, CA maps

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  1. 1944 Map of Santa Barbara
    1944 Map of Santa Barbara
    1944 Santa Barbara
    1944 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Santa Barbara and Montecito are shown here during the war years, balancing their famous coastal beauty with heavy military and industrial sites. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of the Santa Barbara Mission, the Mesa Oil Field, and the Hoff General Hospital.
  4. 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.
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 1952 Map of Santa Barbara, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Santa Barbara, 1953 Print
    1952 Santa Barbara
    1953 Print · USGS
    Santa Barbara and Montecito are captured in the early fifties as the coastal plain developed below the Santa Ynez Mountains. Genealogists and local historians can trace the campuses of Westmont College, the historic Santa Barbara Mission, and the grounds of the Santa Barbara Cemetery.
    6 unique versions available
  16. 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.
  19. 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
  22. 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.
  25. 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
  28. 1976 Map of Santa Barbara, 1979 Print
    1976 Map of Santa Barbara, 1979 Print
    1976 Santa Barbara
    1979 Print · USGS
    The California coast at the mid-seventies reveals the compact urban footprint of Santa Barbara before the expansion of its modern suburbs. Trace the development of the shoreline and the rising mountain roads leading toward La Cumbre Peak and Montecito.
  31. 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.
  34. 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.
  37. 1980 Map of Carpinteria
    1980 Map of Carpinteria
    1980 Carpinteria
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Montecito, including Carpinteria, Toro Canyon, and other nearby areas
  40. 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
  43. 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.
  46. 1995 Map of Santa Barbara, 2000 Print
    1995 Map of Santa Barbara, 2000 Print
    1995 Santa Barbara
    2000 Print · USGS
    Santa Barbara and Montecito are shown in the mid-nineties as the city's historic core meets the rising Los Padres foothills. Researchers can trace local landmarks like the Santa Barbara Mission, Stearns Wharf, and the Andree Clark Bird Refuge.
  49. 2012 Map of Santa Barbara, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Santa Barbara, 2012 Print
    2012 Santa Barbara
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Montecito, including Santa Barbara, Mission Canyon, and other nearby areas
  52. 2012 Map of Carpinteria, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Carpinteria, 2012 Print
    2012 Carpinteria
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Montecito, including Carpinteria, Toro Canyon, and other nearby areas
  55. 2015 Map of Carpinteria, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Carpinteria, 2015 Print
    2015 Carpinteria
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Montecito, including Carpinteria, Toro Canyon, and other nearby areas
  58. 2015 Map of Santa Barbara, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Santa Barbara, 2015 Print
    2015 Santa Barbara
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Montecito, including Santa Barbara, Mission Canyon, and other nearby areas
  61. 2018 Map of Carpinteria, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Carpinteria, 2018 Print
    2018 Carpinteria
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Montecito, including Carpinteria, Toro Canyon, and other nearby areas
  64. 2018 Map of Santa Barbara, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Santa Barbara, 2018 Print
    2018 Santa Barbara
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Montecito, including Santa Barbara, Mission Canyon, and other nearby areas
  67. 2021 Map of Carpinteria, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Carpinteria, 2021 Print
    2021 Carpinteria
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Santa Barbara coastline comes into focus during this period of modern coastal development and mountain preservation. Researchers can trace the Union Pacific rail line through Summerland and Serena or locate the Carpinteria Cem and Sandyland Cove.
  70. 2022 Map of Santa Barbara, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Santa Barbara, 2022 Print
    2022 Santa Barbara
    2022 Print · USGS
    Santa Barbara's coastal plain and mountain backdrop are shown in modern detail during the early 2020s. Researchers can trace the developed waterfront from Stearns Wharf to Edgecliff Point or locate local landmarks like the Santa Barbara Cem and Lauro Reservoir.
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