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Old Maps of Solvang, California

Explore 25 old maps of Solvang, spanning from 1905 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. 1905 Map of Lompoc
    1905 Map of Lompoc
    1905 Lompoc
    1905 Print · USGS
    Santa Barbara County at the turn of the century reveals a landscape of historic ranchos and early industry before the rise of modern development. Researchers can trace the early Pacific Coast RR and locate heritage sites like Santa Ynez Mission and the Union Oil Wells.
    7 unique versions available
  4. 1942 Map of Lompoc
    1942 Map of Lompoc
    1942 Lompoc
    1942 Print · USGS
    Santa Barbara County at the start of World War II reveals a landscape of missions, ranching, and coastal rail. Researchers can trace the Pacific Coast Railroad, locate historic schools like Sisquoc Sch, and find the remote Asphaltum Mine.
  7. 1942 Map of Los Olivos, 1958 Print
    1942 Map of Los Olivos, 1958 Print
    1942 Los Olivos
    1958 Print · USGS
    Santa Barbara County’s inland ranching country is captured during the early 1940s as the Santa Ynez Valley flourished with historic estates and mission-era heritage. Genealogists and historians can trace family properties like Barnum Ranch or San Lucas Ranch and locate early landmarks such as the Santa Ynez Mission and Midland Sch.
  10. 1943 Map of Los Olivos
    1943 Map of Los Olivos
    1943 Los Olivos
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Santa Ynez Valley in the early 1940s is captured here as a landscape of historic ranchos and developing townships. Researchers can trace the layout of Solvang, find the Santa Ynez Mission, and locate rural landmarks like Midland Sch and Alisal Ranch.
  13. 1943 Map of Lompoc
    1943 Map of Lompoc
    1943 Lompoc
    1943 Print · USGS
    Coastal Santa Barbara County appears in the early 1940s as a land of historic missions, early oil and asphalt mining, and rugged mountain ranges. Researchers can trace the PACIFIC COAST RAILROAD, locate schools like Tepusquet Sch, and explore the grounds of Mission La Purisima.
  16. 1948 Map of Santa Maria
    1948 Map of Santa Maria
    1948 Santa Maria
    1948 Print · USGS
    Santa Barbara County in the late 1940s reveals a landscape of coastal defense and valley agriculture. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of Camp Cooke Military Reservation or locate rural landmarks like Honda School and Betteravia.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1956 Map of Santa Maria, 1973 Print
    1956 Map of Santa Maria, 1973 Print
    1956 Santa Maria
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Central Coast landscape at the height of the Cold War reveals a mix of aerospace expansion and historic ranching towns. Trace the early footprint of Vandenberg AFB or locate coastal rail stops like Surf and the mission site at La Purisima Mission State Park.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1957 Map of Santa Maria
    1957 Map of Santa Maria
    1957 Santa Maria
    1957 Print · USGS
    Coastal Santa Barbara County is captured here during the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by military installations and petroleum production. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific rail line and locate rural landmarks like Honda School, Betteravia, and the John Manville Plant.
  25. 1958 Map of Santa Maria
    1958 Map of Santa Maria
    1958 Santa Maria
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Central Coast in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape shaped by military expansion and historic ranching towns. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific railroad through Betteravia and Guadalupe, or explore the early layout of Camp Cooke Military Reservation.
  28. 1959 Map of Santa Ynez, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Santa Ynez, 1960 Print
    1959 Santa Ynez
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Santa Ynez Valley transitioned through a mid-century period of ranching and early aviation as seen in this 1959 survey. Researchers can trace the boundaries of historic land grants and local landmarks like the Juan y Lolita Ranch and Santa Ynez Airport.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 1959 Map of Solvang, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Solvang, 1960 Print
    1959 Solvang
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Santa Ynez Valley is captured here in the late fifties, showcasing the early growth of Solvang alongside historic ranching estates. Researchers can trace the original footprint of Mission Santa Ines and the winding course of U.S. Route 101 as it climbs toward Nojoqui Summit.
    4 unique versions available
  34. 1959 Map of Los Olivos, 1962 Print
    1959 Map of Los Olivos, 1962 Print
    1959 Los Olivos
    1962 Print · USGS
    Santa Barbara County’s ranching heartland is captured here in the late fifties, showing the historic missions and land grants of the Santa Ynez Valley. Researchers can trace the layout of early Solvang and Los Olivos or locate family landmarks like Las Cruces Ranch and the Mission Santa Ines Ruins.
  37. 1962 Map of Santa Maria
    1962 Map of Santa Maria
    1962 Santa Maria
    1962 Print · USGS
    Coastal Santa Barbara County and its offshore islands are shown here during the early years of the Space Age. Researchers can trace the rail corridor of the Southern Pacific or locate local landmarks like Los Coches Mine and Solvang.
  40. 1982 Map of Santa Maria, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Santa Maria, 1983 Print
    1982 Santa Maria
    1983 Print · USGS
    Santa Barbara County in the early eighties shows the expansion of the Central Coast, from the military grounds of the shoreline to the inland valleys. You can trace the Southern Pacific rail lines and locate landmarks like Betteravia, Los Alamos, and the La Purisima Mission State Historical Mon.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1989 Map of Santa Maria, 1991 Print
    1989 Map of Santa Maria, 1991 Print
    1989 Santa Maria
    1991 Print · USGS
    The Central Coast in the late eighties reveals a landscape of massive coastal installations and deep-rooted agricultural valleys. Genealogists and researchers can trace the Southern Pacific line through Guadalupe or locate landmarks like Betteravia and the La Purisima Mission State Historical Monument.
  46. 1995 Map of Santa Ynez, 2000 Print
    1995 Map of Santa Ynez, 2000 Print
    1995 Santa Ynez
    2000 Print · USGS
    Santa Barbara County ranching and tribal lands are meticulously detailed in the mid-nineties. You can trace family estates and local landmarks like the Juan y Lolita Ranch, Santa Ynez Union High School, and the Santa Ynez Indian Res.
  49. 1995 Map of Solvang, 2000 Print
    1995 Map of Solvang, 2000 Print
    1995 Solvang
    2000 Print · USGS
    The Santa Ynez Valley in the mid-nineties shows a unique transition from historic Spanish land grants to modern community life. Researchers can trace family-named estates and landmarks like Alisal Ranch, the historic Mission Santa Ines, and the junction at Las Cruces.
  52. 2012 Map of Santa Ynez, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Santa Ynez, 2012 Print
    2012 Santa Ynez
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Solvang, including Santa Ynez, Santa Ynez, and other nearby areas
  55. 2012 Map of Solvang, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Solvang, 2012 Print
    2012 Solvang
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Solvang, including Buellton, Las Cruces, and other nearby areas
  58. 2015 Map of Solvang, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Solvang, 2015 Print
    2015 Solvang
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Solvang, including Buellton, Las Cruces, and other nearby areas
  61. 2015 Map of Santa Ynez, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Santa Ynez, 2015 Print
    2015 Santa Ynez
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Solvang, including Santa Ynez, Santa Ynez, and other nearby areas
  64. 2018 Map of Santa Ynez, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Santa Ynez, 2018 Print
    2018 Santa Ynez
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Solvang, including Santa Ynez, Santa Ynez, and other nearby areas
  67. 2018 Map of Solvang, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Solvang, 2018 Print
    2018 Solvang
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Solvang, including Buellton, Las Cruces, and other nearby areas
  70. 2021 Map of Santa Ynez, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Santa Ynez, 2021 Print
    2021 Santa Ynez
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Santa Ynez Valley and Solvang appear in this modern survey as they balance growing settlements with deep-rooted ranching traditions. Researchers can trace the drainage patterns of the Santa Ynez River or locate historic transit points like Refugio Pass and Bald Mtn.
  73. 2021 Map of Solvang, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Solvang, 2021 Print
    2021 Solvang
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Santa Ynez Valley and the southern coast ranges come into focus during this modern era of Santa Barbara County geography. Researchers can trace the development of Solvang and Buellton or locate specific landmarks like Nojoqui Falls and Gaviota Peak.
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