Old Maps of Surf, California for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 18 historic maps of Surf. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Surf's past.


Surf, CA maps

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  1. 1905 Map of Guadalupe
    1905 Map of Guadalupe
    1905 Guadalupe
    1905 Print · USGS
    The Central California coast at the dawn of the century reveals a landscape shaped by the Southern Pacific R. R. and coastal trade. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-side settlements like Betteravia, Casmalia, and the old maritime Pt. Sal Landing.
    6 unique versions available

  2. 1942 Map of Point Arguello
    1942 Map of Point Arguello
    1942 Point Arguello
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Santa Barbara coast during the early years of the war reveals a landscape of rugged canyons and vital rail connections. Researchers can trace the early ranching and school districts at Artesia Sch and Lynden Sch, or explore coastal operations at Lompoc Landing.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1942 Map of Guadalupe
    1942 Map of Guadalupe
    1942 Guadalupe
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Central Coast during the early war years reveals a landscape of coastal rail stations and ranching canyons along the Santa Barbara shore. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific line through Surf and Honda to find vanished spurs and schools like Lynden Sch.

  4. 1947 Map of Surf, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of Surf, 1948 Print
    1947 Surf
    1948 Print · USGS
    Coastal Santa Barbara County is captured here just after the war as the military and railroad reshape the landscape. Local historians can trace the massive Camp Cooke facility, the coastal rails at Surf, and the historic Mission Purisima.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1947 Map of Point Arguello, 1956 Print
    1947 Map of Point Arguello, 1956 Print
    1947 Point Arguello
    1956 Print · USGS
    Coastal Santa Barbara County appears here during the height of the mid-century military era. Genealogists and historians can trace the vast layout of Camp Cooke, the path of the Southern Pacific railroad, and the site of Mission La Purisima.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 1959 Map of Surf, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Surf, 1961 Print
    1959 Surf
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Santa Barbara coast was undergoing a massive military transformation in the late fifties as missile facilities expanded across the mesas. Researchers can trace the footprint of Vandenberg Air Force Base alongside older landmarks like the Southern Pacific rail line and the Artesia School.
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1959 Map of Point Arguello, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Point Arguello, 1961 Print
    1959 Point Arguello
    1961 Print · USGS
    Coastal Santa Barbara County appears at the height of the Cold War as military installations reshape the landscape. Genealogists and researchers can trace the Southern Pacific rail line through remote stops like Arlight, Sudden, and the Lompoc Landing (Site).
    2 unique versions available

  12. 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.

  13. 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

  14. 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.

  15. 2012 Map of Surf, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Surf, 2012 Print
    2012 Surf
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Surf, including Lompoc, Baroda, and other nearby areas

  16. 2015 Map of Surf, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Surf, 2015 Print
    2015 Surf
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Surf, including Lompoc, Baroda, and other nearby areas

  17. 2018 Map of Surf, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Surf, 2018 Print
    2018 Surf
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Surf, including Lompoc, Baroda, and other nearby areas

  18. 2021 Map of Surf, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Surf, 2021 Print
    2021 Surf
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Santa Barbara coast meets military and agricultural history in the early 2020s near the mouth of the Santa Ynez. Genealogists and historians can trace the transit corridor through Surf and La Salle or the sprawling layout of Vandenberg Air Force Base.

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