2020s Maps of Santa Cruz, California

Explore 19 historic maps of Santa Cruz from the 2020s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 2020s — 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 Santa Cruz's landscape evolved across the 2020s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Santa Cruz's history through authentic maps from the 2020s. This is your window into the past.


Santa Cruz, CA maps

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  1. 2021 Map of Santa Cruz OE W, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Santa Cruz OE W, 2021 Print
    2021 Santa Cruz OE W
    2021 Print · USGS
    Along the California coast in 2021, the Santa Cruz shoreline retains a network of small settlements and coastal trails. Researchers can trace the landscape around Majors and Gordola, or locate landmarks like Sand Hill Bluff and Table Rock.

  2. 2021 Map of Watsonville East, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Watsonville East, 2021 Print
    2021 Watsonville East
    2021 Print · USGS
    The fertile Pajaro Valley and southern Santa Cruz Mountains meet in this recent survey of the tri-county border area. Researchers can trace land use patterns near Watsonville Junction or locate family sites at Saint Francis Cem and Aromas.

  3. 2021 Map of Laurel, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Laurel, 2021 Print
    2021 Laurel
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Santa Cruz Mountains at the start of the 2020s are seen here in detail, from the ridge-top roads of Skyland Ridge to the outskirts of Santa Cruz. Local historians can trace family-named landmarks like Mountain Charlie Gulch and the older mountain settlements of Laurel and Glenwood.

  4. 2021 Map of Loma Prieta, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Loma Prieta, 2021 Print
    2021 Loma Prieta
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Santa Cruz Mountains and the Santa Clara County line meet at the summit of Loma Prieta in this modern survey of the California coast range. Researchers can trace remote settlements and canyon landmarks such as Sveadal, Grizzly Flat, and Maymens Flat along the winding Highland Way.

  5. 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.

  6. 2021 Map of Mount Madonna, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Mount Madonna, 2021 Print
    2021 Mount Madonna
    2021 Print · USGS
    The southern end of the Santa Clara Valley meets the mountains in the early twenty-first century as urban development reaches the base of El Toro. Genealogists and historians can trace the transition from Morgan Hill city streets to rural landmarks like Mount Hope Memorial Park and Uvas Reservoir.

  7. 2021 Map of Santa Cruz, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Santa Cruz, 2021 Print
    2021 Santa Cruz
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Monterey Bay coastline comes alive in this contemporary record of Santa Cruz's urban and natural landscape. Researchers can trace the layout of the University of California Santa Cruz Campus or locate historic resting places like Evergreen Cem and Home of Peace Cem.

  8. 2021 Map of Chittenden, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Chittenden, 2021 Print
    2021 Chittenden
    2021 Print · USGS
    The southern Santa Clara Valley meets the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains in this recent survey. Local historians can trace the transition from GILROY to Old Gilroy and locate landmarks like Soda Lake, Gavilan College, and the historic Sargent settlement.

  9. 2021 Map of Soquel, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Soquel, 2021 Print
    2021 Soquel
    2021 Print · USGS
    Coastal Santa Cruz County comes to life in the early 2020s, showing the dense settlement from Live Oak to Rio Del Mar. Researchers can trace the coastal lagoons and find local landmarks like Soquel Cem, Rob Roy Junction, and Twin Lakes.

  10. 2021 Map of Watsonville West, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Watsonville West, 2021 Print
    2021 Watsonville West
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Pajaro Valley and the southern reaches of the Santa Cruz Mountains are captured in this recent survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace the sites of Pioneer Cem and Day Valley Cem or the winding course of Watsonville Slough.

  11. 2021 Map of Moss Landing, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Moss Landing, 2021 Print
    2021 Moss Landing
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Monterey Bay coast and its intricate sloughs are charted here in the early 2020s, showing a landscape defined by water and salt air. Genealogists and historians can trace the streets of Castroville and locate the Castroville Moss Landing Cem near the mouth of the Old Salinas River.

  12. 2021 Map of Big Basin, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Big Basin, 2021 Print
    2021 Big Basin
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Santa Cruz Mountains at the start of the 2020s reveal a landscape of dense redwood forests and narrow river-valley communities. Genealogists and hikers can trace the winding paths from Boulder Creek to Big Basin and the remote Waterman Gap.

  13. 2021 Map of Davenport, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Davenport, 2021 Print
    2021 Davenport
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Santa Cruz coastline near Davenport is captured in 2021, showing the area's mix of coastal bluffs and mountain ridges. Trace the modern layout of Bonny Doon and find landmarks like Bonny Doon Airport and Scott Creek Marsh.

  14. 2021 Map of Castle Rock Ridge, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Castle Rock Ridge, 2021 Print
    2021 Castle Rock Ridge
    2021 Print · USGS
    The high Santa Cruz Mountains come into focus in 2021, showing the residential edges of Saratoga meeting the ridge. Trace family landmarks and water sources from Lake Ranch Reservoir to Bear Creek Summit and Mt Bielawski.

  15. 2021 Map of Felton, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Felton, 2021 Print
    2021 Felton
    2021 Print · USGS
    The San Lorenzo River valley is shown in the early twenty-first century as a bustling network of mountain towns and winding trails. Genealogists and hikers can trace connections between Felton, Mount Hermon, and Ben Lomond, or follow the Fall Creek Trail through the redwoods.

  16. 2021 Map of Cupertino, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Cupertino, 2021 Print
    2021 Cupertino
    2021 Print · USGS
    Silicon Valley's dense suburban core meets the rugged foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains in the early 2020s. Researchers can trace the modern layout of CUPERTINO and SARATOGA or locate local landmarks like De Anza College and Gates of Heaven Cem.

  17. 2021 Map of Point Ano Nuevo, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Point Ano Nuevo, 2021 Print
    2021 Point Ano Nuevo
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Central California coast at the turn of the decade reveals a landscape of maritime landmarks and mountain trails. Trace the shore from Año Nuevo Island to China Ladder Beach, or locate the inland Las Trancas Airport.

  18. 2021 Map of Franklin Point, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Franklin Point, 2021 Print
    2021 Franklin Point
    2021 Print · USGS
    The rugged coastline of the Santa Cruz Mountains comes to life in this recent survey. Local historians can trace the paths of the Butano Fire Rd Trl and find landmarks like Berry Creek Falls and Franklin Point.

  19. 2022 Map of Mindego Hill, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Mindego Hill, 2022 Print
    2022 Mindego Hill
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Santa Cruz Mountains west of the Silicon Valley floor are shown here in the early 2020s, where three counties meet among high ridges. Local historians can trace the network of fire lanes and trails around Mindego Hill, Portola State Park, and Foothill College.

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