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Historical Maps of San Jose, California

What stories do these 188 old maps tell about San Jose's past? From 1889 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover San Jose's history through maps:

  • Trace San Jose's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
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  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
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Begin your journey into San Jose's history with these remarkable must-see maps.

San Jose, 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
    Covers San Jose, including Fremont, Sunnyvale, and other nearby areas
  2. 1889 Map of San Jose, 1946 Print
    1889 Map of San Jose, 1946 Print
    1889 San Jose
    1946 Print · USGS
    Covers San Jose, including Fremont, Sunnyvale, and other nearby areas
  3. 1897 Map of San Jose
    1897 Map of San Jose
    1897 San Jose
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers San Jose, including Fremont, Sunnyvale, and other nearby areas
  4. 1897 Map of Mt. Hamilton
    1897 Map of Mt. Hamilton
    1897 Mt. Hamilton
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers San Jose, including The Arnold Ranch, Santa Clara County, and other nearby areas
  5. 1897 Map of Palo Alto
    1897 Map of Palo Alto
    1897 Palo Alto
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers San Jose, including Fremont, Sunnyvale, and other nearby areas
  6. 1897 Map of Mt. Hamilton, 1901 Print
    1897 Map of Mt. Hamilton, 1901 Print
    1897 Mt. Hamilton
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers San Jose, including The Arnold Ranch, Santa Clara County, and other nearby areas
  7. 1897 Map of Mt. Hamilton, 1906 Print
    1897 Map of Mt. Hamilton, 1906 Print
    1897 Mt. Hamilton
    1906 Print · USGS
    Covers San Jose, including The Arnold Ranch, Santa Clara County, and other nearby areas
  8. 1897 Map of Mt. Hamilton, 1913 Print
    1897 Map of Mt. Hamilton, 1913 Print
    1897 Mt. Hamilton
    1913 Print · USGS
    Covers San Jose, including The Arnold Ranch, Santa Clara County, and other nearby areas
  9. 1897 Map of Mt. Hamilton, 1932 Print
    1897 Map of Mt. Hamilton, 1932 Print
    1897 Mt. Hamilton
    1932 Print · USGS
    Covers San Jose, including The Arnold Ranch, Santa Clara County, and other nearby areas
  10. 1897 Map of Mt. Hamilton, 1944 Print
    1897 Map of Mt. Hamilton, 1944 Print
    1897 Mt. Hamilton
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers San Jose, including The Arnold Ranch, Santa Clara County, and other nearby areas
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