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Old Maps of Los Gatos, California

Explore 26 old maps of Los Gatos, spanning from 1889 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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Los Gatos, CA maps

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  1. 1889 Map of San Jose, 1939 Print
    1889 Map of San Jose, 1939 Print
    1889 San Jose
    1939 Print · USGS
    Santa Clara County during the late nineteenth century was a mosaic of historic ranchos and developing rail lines. Genealogists can trace family footprints through early settlements like Milpitas, Berryessa, and the grounds of the Santa Clara Co. Alms House.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1897 Map of San Jose
    1897 Map of San Jose
    1897 San Jose
    1897 Print · USGS
    The Santa Clara Valley at the close of the nineteenth century is captured here as a landscape of vast ranchos and emerging rail towns. Genealogists can trace family lands across the Enright Tract or locate ancestors at the County Infirmary, Agnew, and Willow Glen.
  7. 1899 Map of San Jose
    1899 Map of San Jose
    1899 San Jose
    1899 Print · USGS
    The Santa Clara Valley at the end of the century reveals a landscape of ranchos and growing rail hubs. Genealogists can trace family names and institutions from San Jose to the Santa Clara Co. Alms House and Agnew asylum.
    6 unique versions available
  10. 1916 Map of New Almaden
    1916 Map of New Almaden
    1916 New Almaden
    1916 Print · USGS
    The Santa Cruz Mountains and the Guadalupe River watershed are captured here during the mid-1910s. Researchers can trace the rail-to-mine connections of New Almaden or locate early schools like Vinehill School and the (Abandoned Town) near Almaden Canyon.
  13. 1919 Map of New Almaden, 1928 Print
    1919 Map of New Almaden, 1928 Print
    1919 New Almaden
    1928 Print · USGS
    The Santa Cruz Mountains and the mercury mining district at New Almaden are shown here as they appeared just after the first world war. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific rail line and locate numerous rural schoolhouses like Summit School and Eureka School.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 1940 Map of Los Gatos, 1961 Print
    1940 Map of Los Gatos, 1961 Print
    1940 Los Gatos
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Santa Cruz Mountains and southern Santa Clara Valley appear in the early 1940s, showing a landscape of mountain resorts and isolated summits. Researchers can trace the footprints of Alma College, the community at Holy City, and historical landmarks like Mine Hill.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1943 Map of San Jose
    1943 Map of San Jose
    1943 San Jose
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Santa Clara Valley is seen here in the early 1940s, showing a landscape of orchards and rail junctions. Trace family roots in San Jose or locate old landmarks like the Agnew State Hospital and Oak Hill Memorial Park.
  22. 1943 Map of Los Gatos
    1943 Map of Los Gatos
    1943 Los Gatos
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Santa Cruz Mountains and Santa Clara Valley are seen here in the early 1940s, before widespread development reshaped the landscape. Researchers can trace historic mountain communities like Holy City, old rural schools such as Hester Creek Sch, and the high-elevation Loma Prieta Lookout.
  25. 1947 Map of San Jose, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of San Jose, 1948 Print
    1947 San Jose
    1948 Print · USGS
    Northern California's heartland is captured here just after the war, showing the rapid growth of the Santa Clara and Central Valleys. Researchers can trace the legacy of rail and water at Castle Air Force Base, Stockton, and the Hetch Hetchy Aqueduct.
  28. 1953 Map of San Jose West, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of San Jose West, 1955 Print
    1953 San Jose West
    1955 Print · USGS
    Santa Clara and San Jose are shown during a period of significant growth in the early fifties, as residential tracts began to replace valley orchards. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Santa Clara Cemetery, the Winchester Mystery House, and San Jose State College.
  31. 1953 Map of Los Gatos, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Los Gatos, 1955 Print
    1953 Los Gatos
    1955 Print · USGS
    Los Gatos and the surrounding Santa Cruz Mountains are shown here in the mid-fifties as new reservoirs began to reshape the local geography. Researchers can trace the legacy of mountain settlements like Holy City, locate the Wrights site, and find historic mining operations at the Senator Mine.
    8 unique versions available
  34. 1953 Map of San Jose, 1959 Print
    1953 Map of San Jose, 1959 Print
    1953 San Jose
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Santa Clara Valley comes alive in the mid-1950s, showing the transition from agricultural ranch lands to a growing suburban and industrial hub. Researchers can trace ancestral locations near Agnew State Hospital, the original village of Alviso, or the early campus of San Jose State College.
  37. 1956 Map of San Jose
    1956 Map of San Jose
    1956 San Jose
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central California in the mid-fifties reveals the transition from sprawling orchards to growing urban hubs like San Jose and Stockton. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-era landscape of the Mother Lode through Chinese Camp and Tuttletown, or follow the water through the Joaquin River and Calaveras Reservoir.
  40. 1961 Map of San Jose West, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of San Jose West, 1962 Print
    1961 San Jose West
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Santa Clara Valley undergoes a massive mid-century transformation as the suburbs of San Jose and Campbell expand. Trace family roots at the Mission Santa Clara de Asis or locate mid-century landmarks like Willow Glen and Vasona Junction.
    6 unique versions available
  43. 1961 Map of San Jose, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of San Jose, 1963 Print
    1961 San Jose
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Santa Clara Valley undergoes a massive post-war transformation in the early sixties as suburbs sprawl toward the bay. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of SUNNYVALE, the grounds of Agnews State Hospital, and the rail corridors of the Southern Pacific.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1962 Map of San Jose
    1962 Map of San Jose
    1962 San Jose
    1962 Print · USGS
    Central California in the early sixties showcases the expansion of the San Joaquin and Santa Clara valleys. Researchers can trace the rail-to-road transition along the Southern Pacific RR or locate landmarks like Castle USAF Base and Loma Prieta.
    4 unique versions available
  49. 1966 Map of San Jose
    1966 Map of San Jose
    1966 San Jose
    1966 Print · USGS
    Central California in the mid-1960s reveals a landscape of massive irrigation projects and expanding Cold War military footprints. Researchers can trace the rail-and-river network of the San Joaquin Valley or locate specialized sites like Castle Air Force Base and the Sharp General Depot (Military).
  52. 1978 Map of San Jose
    1978 Map of San Jose
    1978 San Jose
    1978 Print · USGS
    Santa Clara County and the East Bay hills are captured in the late seventies, showing the suburban sprawl of San Jose alongside the rural Central Valley. Trace the paths of the Southern Pacific railroad and find landmarks like New Almaden and Lick Observatory.
  55. 2012 Map of San Jose West, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of San Jose West, 2012 Print
    2012 San Jose West
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Los Gatos, including San Jose, Sunnyvale, and other nearby areas
  58. 2012 Map of Los Gatos, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Los Gatos, 2012 Print
    2012 Los Gatos
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Los Gatos, including San Jose, Saratoga, and other nearby areas
  61. 2015 Map of Los Gatos, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Los Gatos, 2015 Print
    2015 Los Gatos
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Los Gatos, including San Jose, Saratoga, and other nearby areas
  64. 2015 Map of San Jose West, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of San Jose West, 2015 Print
    2015 San Jose West
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Los Gatos, including San Jose, Sunnyvale, and other nearby areas
  67. 2018 Map of Los Gatos, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Los Gatos, 2018 Print
    2018 Los Gatos
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Los Gatos, including San Jose, Saratoga, and other nearby areas
  70. 2018 Map of San Jose West, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of San Jose West, 2018 Print
    2018 San Jose West
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Los Gatos, including San Jose, Sunnyvale, and other nearby areas
  73. 2021 Map of Los Gatos, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Los Gatos, 2021 Print
    2021 Los Gatos
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Santa Cruz Mountains meet the southern edge of the valley in the 2020s. Trace the mountain communities of Holy City and Redwood Estates or explore the ridgeline trails around Mt Umunhum and Sierra Azul.
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