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Old Maps of Painted Cave, California

Explore 18 old maps of Painted Cave, spanning from 1902 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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  1. 1902 Map of Santa Ynez
    1902 Map of Santa Ynez
    1902 Santa Ynez
    1902 Print · USGS
    Santa Barbara County at the turn of the century was a land of high mountain meadows and isolated ranching outposts. Genealogists can trace family holdings at Cuyama Ranch or follow old trails through Salisbury Potrero and the San Rafael Mountains.
  4. 1905 Map of Santa Ynez
    1905 Map of Santa Ynez
    1905 Santa Ynez
    1905 Print · USGS
    The Santa Barbara backcountry is shown here at the start of the twentieth century, focusing on the high ridges and canyons of the San Rafael Mountains. Genealogists and hikers can trace early routes through San Marcos Pass or locate old sites like Wasioja and the Montgomery Potrero.
    5 unique versions available
  7. 1941 Map of San Rafael Mtn. , 1955 Print
    1941 Map of San Rafael Mtn. , 1955 Print
    1941 San Rafael Mtn.
    1955 Print · USGS
    Santa Barbara County’s backcountry comes into focus during the early 1940s, showing a rugged landscape of high peaks and river-valley ranches. Researchers can locate remote sites like the Redrock Quicksilver Mine and Rancho San Fernando Rey or trace the route to Cold Spring Tavern.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1942 Map of San Rafael Mtn. , 1945 Print
    1942 Map of San Rafael Mtn. , 1945 Print
    1942 San Rafael Mtn.
    1945 Print · USGS
    The Santa Barbara backcountry in the early 1940s is shown here as a network of canyon ranches and mountain fire lookouts. Genealogists and historians can trace family properties like Storke Ranch or locate the Redrock Quicksilver Mine and Cold Spring Tavern.
  13. 1943 Map of San Rafael Mtn.
    1943 Map of San Rafael Mtn.
    1943 San Rafael Mtn.
    1943 Print · USGS
    Santa Barbara's interior mountains during the Second World War reveal a landscape of remote quicksilver mining and sprawling cattle ranches. Researchers can trace historic properties like Rancho San Fernando Rey and landmarks like Cold Spring Tavern or the Redrock Quicksilver Mine.
  16. 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
  19. 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.
  22. 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
  25. 1959 Map of San Marcos Pass, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of San Marcos Pass, 1961 Print
    1959 San Marcos Pass
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Los Padres National Forest hinterlands come alive in the late fifties as recreation and mountain life converge along the Santa Ynez River. Researchers can locate the San Marcos Sch, the Los Prietos Ranger Sta, and archeological sites like Painted Cave.
    3 unique versions available
  28. 1959 Map of San Rafael Mtn, 1963 Print
    1959 Map of San Rafael Mtn, 1963 Print
    1959 San Rafael Mtn
    1963 Print · USGS
    The San Rafael Mountains are captured here just after the filling of the reservoir, as recreation and forestry infrastructure expanded in the late fifties. Trace the layout of Cachuma Village, locate the remote Peacock Mine, or find the site of San Marcos Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 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.
  34. 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
  37. 1981 Map of Cuyama
    1981 Map of Cuyama
    1981 Cuyama
    1981 Print · USGS
    The high Cuyama Valley and the vast reaches of the Los Padres National Forest are captured here in the early eighties. Researchers can trace the San Andreas Rift Zone past New Cuyama or locate remote outposts like the Gibraltar Mine and Thorn Lookout.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1995 Map of San Marcos Pass, 2000 Print
    1995 Map of San Marcos Pass, 2000 Print
    1995 San Marcos Pass
    2000 Print · USGS
    The Santa Ynez range and the legacy of Spanish land grants are preserved here in the mid-nineties. Trace historic routes like Stagecoach Road or locate the Los Prietos Boys Camp and the secluded Baptist Camp.
  43. 2012 Map of San Marcos Pass, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of San Marcos Pass, 2012 Print
    2012 San Marcos Pass
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Painted Cave, including Santa Barbara County, United States, and other nearby areas
  46. 2015 Map of San Marcos Pass, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of San Marcos Pass, 2015 Print
    2015 San Marcos Pass
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Painted Cave, including Santa Barbara County, United States, and other nearby areas
  49. 2018 Map of San Marcos Pass, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of San Marcos Pass, 2018 Print
    2018 San Marcos Pass
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Painted Cave, including Santa Barbara County, United States, and other nearby areas
  52. 2021 Map of San Marcos Pass, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of San Marcos Pass, 2021 Print
    2021 San Marcos Pass
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Santa Barbara backcountry during the early 2020s is defined by the high peaks and deep canyons surrounding San Marcos Pass. Researchers can trace the winding paths of Stagecoach Rd, find remote landmarks like Nineteen Oaks, and locate Laurel Springs in the heart of the Los Padres National Forest.
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