Old Maps of Waterfront, Santa Barbara
Explore 14 old maps of Waterfront, 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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Waterfront, Santa Barbara maps
(14)- 1944 Map of Santa Barbara
1944 Santa Barbara1944 Print · USGSMid-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. - 1949 Map of Los Angeles
1949 Los Angeles1949 Print · USGSSouthern 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 - 1952 Map of Santa Barbara, 1953 Print
1952 Santa Barbara1953 Print · USGSSanta 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 - 1955 Map of Los Angeles
1955 Los Angeles1955 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1959 Map of Los Angeles
1959 Los Angeles1959 Print · USGSCoastal 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 - 1966 Map of Los Angeles
1966 Los Angeles1966 Print · USGSSouthern 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. - 1975 Map of Los Angeles, 1977 Print
1975 Los Angeles1977 Print · USGSSouthern 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 - 1976 Map of Santa Barbara, 1979 Print
1976 Santa Barbara1979 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1982 Map of Santa Barbara, 1983 Print
1982 Santa Barbara1983 Print · USGSCoastal 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 - 1995 Map of Santa Barbara, 2000 Print
1995 Santa Barbara2000 Print · USGSSanta 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. - 2012 Map of Santa Barbara, 2012 Print
2012 Santa Barbara2012 Print · USGSCovers Waterfront, including Santa Barbara, Montecito, and other nearby areas - 2015 Map of Santa Barbara, 2015 Print
2015 Santa Barbara2015 Print · USGSCovers Waterfront, including Santa Barbara, Montecito, and other nearby areas - 2018 Map of Santa Barbara, 2018 Print
2018 Santa Barbara2018 Print · USGSCovers Waterfront, including Santa Barbara, Montecito, and other nearby areas - 2022 Map of Santa Barbara, 2022 Print
2022 Santa Barbara2022 Print · USGSSanta 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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