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1900s (20th Century) Maps of San Jose, California

Explore 60 historic maps of San Jose from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how San Jose's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring San Jose's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

San Jose, CA maps

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  1. 1902 Map of Santa Cruz
    1902 Map of Santa Cruz
    1902 Santa Cruz
    1902 Print · USGS
    Coastal California at the end of the Victorian era reveals a landscape of redwood forests, early university towns, and remote Pacific outposts. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail corridors through Boulder Creek and Felton or locate coastal landmarks like Pigeon Point and Halfmoon Bay.
    9 unique versions available
  4. 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.
  7. 1917 Map of Morgan Hill
    1917 Map of Morgan Hill
    1917 Morgan Hill
    1917 Print · USGS
    Santa Clara County during the early twentieth century is captured here as a valley of orchards and growing rail towns. Genealogists can locate specific family sites like Bradleys Store or trace rural attendance at Machado School and Uvas School.
    5 unique versions available
  10. 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
  13. 1939 Map of Morgan Hill, 1957 Print
    1939 Map of Morgan Hill, 1957 Print
    1939 Morgan Hill
    1957 Print · USGS
    Santa Clara County at the end of the 1930s shows a valley of orchards and ranchlands along the Southern Pacific line. Researchers can trace early school districts at Burnett School and Llagas School, or find vanished community hubs like Bradley Store and the original Old Gilroy.
    2 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. 1941 Map of Morgan Hill
    1941 Map of Morgan Hill
    1941 Morgan Hill
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Santa Clara Valley corridor comes alive in the early 1940s, showing a landscape of ranchos and rail-side towns. Trace family roots at Redwood School or find old landmarks like Bradley's Store and Madrone Soda Springs.
  22. 1941 Map of Palo Alto
    1941 Map of Palo Alto
    1941 Palo Alto
    1941 Print · USGS
    The Peninsula and Santa Clara Valley are seen here in the early 1940s, just as the region began its mid-century transformation. Researchers can trace the layout of Stanford University, the military grounds of Moffett Field, and local landmarks like Flood Park.
  25. 1942 Map of Mt. Hamilton
    1942 Map of Mt. Hamilton
    1942 Mt. Hamilton
    1942 Print · USGS
    The Diablo Range heights above San Jose appear here in the early 1940s, centered on the high scientific outpost at Lick Observatory. Researchers can trace old mountain roads and family-held land grants such as the Grant Ranch and Evergreen Ranch.
  28. 1943 Map of Palo Alto
    1943 Map of Palo Alto
    1943 Palo Alto
    1943 Print · USGS
    The San Francisco Peninsula was still a region of orchards and academic outposts in the years following the Great Depression. Researchers can trace the development of early Silicon Valley through the Southern Pacific line and family landmarks like Duveneck Ranch and the Whisman Dist School.
  31. 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.
  34. 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.
  37. 1943 Map of Mt. Hamilton
    1943 Map of Mt. Hamilton
    1943 Mt. Hamilton
    1943 Print · USGS
    Santa Clara County during the early forties was a land of high-altitude science and isolated ranching outposts. Researchers can trace the winding route to Lick Observatory or locate family landmarks like the Fisher Homestead and Evergreen Ranch.
  40. 1947 Map of Mt. Hamilton
    1947 Map of Mt. Hamilton
    1947 Mt. Hamilton
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Diablo Range rises east of San Jose in the late 1940s, centered on the heights of the Lick Observatory. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy landholdings such as Evergreen Ranch, Rancho Arroyo Bayo, and the Fisher Homestead.
  43. 1947 Map of San Francisco, 1948 Print
    1947 Map of San Francisco, 1948 Print
    1947 San Francisco
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Bay Area in the late 1940s reveals a region transitioning from wartime intensity to post-war suburban growth. Trace the historic rail lines of the Southern Pacific RR or locate early military footprints at Fort Funston and Moffett Field.
  46. 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.
  49. 1948 Map of San Francisco, 1951 Print
    1948 Map of San Francisco, 1951 Print
    1948 San Francisco
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Bay Area in the late 1940s reveals a landscape defined by rapid post-war growth and a heavy military presence at the Golden Gate. Trace the development of early trans-bay infrastructure like the Oakland-Bay Bridge and historic coastal defense sites such as Fort Funston and Alcatraz Island.
  52. 1948 Map of Palo Alto, 1956 Print
    1948 Map of Palo Alto, 1956 Print
    1948 Palo Alto
    1956 Print · USGS
    The San Francisco Peninsula is captured here during its postwar transformation into a suburban and technological hub. Genealogists and local historians can trace early neighborhood boundaries near Stanford University, the sprawling Moffet Naval Air Station, and family landmarks like O'Neal Ranch.
  55. 1953 Map of Santa Teresa Hills, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Santa Teresa Hills, 1954 Print
    1953 Santa Teresa Hills
    1954 Print · USGS
    Santa Clara County during the early 1950s reveals a transition from mercury mining to valley reservoir development. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of New Almaden through English Town, Hidalgo Cemetery, and several named family ranches.
    6 unique versions available
  58. 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.
  61. 1953 Map of Calaveras Reservoir, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Calaveras Reservoir, 1955 Print
    1953 Calaveras Reservoir
    1955 Print · USGS
    The foothills of the Diablo Range meet the growing Santa Clara Valley in the early fifties, showing the region before modern development. Genealogists can trace family lands in Berryessa or locate rural landmarks like the Air Point Sch and the San Jose Country Club.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1953 Map of Milpitas, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Milpitas, 1955 Print
    1953 Milpitas
    1955 Print · USGS
    The South Bay marshlands and emerging suburban corridors of the early fifties are captured here before major development took hold. Researchers can trace the layout of Agnew State Hospital, the isolated rail stop at Drawbridge, and the historic Mission Santa Clara de Asis site.
  67. 1953 Map of Mountain View, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Mountain View, 1955 Print
    1953 Mountain View
    1955 Print · USGS
    The South Bay shoreline and Peninsula communities are captured in the early fifties during a period of massive post-war growth. Researchers can trace the development of Mountain View and the expansive Moffett Field Naval Air Station alongside local landmarks like Castro City and Cooley Landing.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1953 Map of San Jose East, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of San Jose East, 1955 Print
    1953 San Jose East
    1955 Print · USGS
    San Jose and its surrounding foothills show a blend of post-war suburban growth and deep-rooted agriculture in the early fifties. Genealogists can locate family names at Oak Hill Memorial Park and trace legacy sites like the New North Almaden Mine or Pala School.
  73. 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
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