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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Upper State, Santa Barbara

Explore 10 historic maps of Upper State 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.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Upper State's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
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Start exploring Upper State's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Upper State, Santa Barbara 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. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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.
  13. 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
  16. 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.
  19. 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
  22. 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.
  25. 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
  28. 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.
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