Old Maps of Santa Cruz, California for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 164 historic maps of Santa Cruz. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
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Santa Cruz, CA maps
(164)- 1897 Map of Palo Alto
1897 Palo Alto1897 Print · USGSThe San Francisco Peninsula and Santa Clara Valley emerge in the late nineteenth century as academic and rail hubs. Trace the early footprints of Stanford University, the primary line of the Southern Pacific RR, and the transition of old ranchos like La Purisima Concepcion. - 1899 Map of Palo Alto
1899 Palo Alto1899 Print · USGSThe San Francisco Peninsula was entering a period of rapid development in the 1890s as railroad towns began to flourish around the new Stanford University campus. You can trace early property lines across Pastoria de las Borregas or locate nineteenth-century landings like Cooley Landing and Jagel Landing.11 unique versions available - 1902 Map of Santa Cruz
1902 Santa Cruz1902 Print · USGSCoastal 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 - 1912 Map of Capitola, 1955 Print
1912 Capitola1955 Print · USGSThe northern Monterey Bay coast thrived at the start of the twentieth century as a hub of rail transport and agriculture. Genealogists can locate family schoolhouses like Amesto School or Beach School and trace the early waterfront at Port Watsonville and Moss.2 unique versions available - 1914 Map of Capitola
1914 Capitola1914 Print · USGSThe northern reaches of Monterey Bay come alive in this pre-war survey of the Central Coast. Researchers can trace the Southern Pacific RR through early settlements like Capitola and Aptos, or locate old landmarks like Camp Goodall and Liveoak School.6 unique versions available - 1915 Map of San Juan Bautista
1915 San Juan Bautista1915 Print · USGSCentral Coast agriculture and railroad expansion converge in this 1910s study of the Pajaro Valley. Local historians can trace the Southern Pacific line past Watsonville Junction to the Mission San Juan Bautista. - 1916 Map of New Almaden
1916 New Almaden1916 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1917 Map of Morgan Hill
1917 Morgan Hill1917 Print · USGSSanta 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 - 1917 Map of San Juan Bautista
1917 San Juan Bautista1917 Print · USGSThe fertile valleys of the Central Coast meet at the foot of the Santa Cruz Mountains during this era of agricultural expansion. Genealogists can trace family names across huge land grants and locate historic sites like Mission San Juan Bautista and the St Francis Orphan Asylum.6 unique versions available - 1919 Map of New Almaden, 1928 Print
1919 New Almaden1928 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1939 Map of Morgan Hill, 1957 Print
1939 Morgan Hill1957 Print · USGSSanta 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 - 1939 Map of San Juan Bautista, 1958 Print
1939 San Juan Bautista1958 Print · USGSThe Central Coast landscape at the dawn of World War II is documented here, showing the intersection of Spanish-era ranchos and the Southern Pacific rail line. Researchers can trace the grounds of Mission San Juan Bautista, identify the Sargent Oil Field, and locate numerous rural schoolhouses like Carlton School. - 1940 Map of San Juan Bautista
1940 San Juan Bautista1940 Print · USGSCentral California coastal and valley life at the start of the 1940s is captured here, where four counties meet. Genealogy researchers can trace family-named sites like Patrick Breen, old rural institutions like the St Francis Orphan Asylum, and the early Sargent Oil Fields. - 1940 Map of Capitola
1940 Capitola1940 Print · USGSCoastal Monterey Bay comes alive in the late 1930s, showing a landscape of rail-linked beach towns and sprawling ranchos. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named schools and early airfields like Santa Cruz Airport, Camp McQuaide, and the original rail stops of the Southern Pacific. - 1940 Map of Ano Nuevo, 1943 Print
1940 Ano Nuevo1943 Print · USGSThe San Mateo and Santa Cruz coastlines appear here in the early 1940s, highlighting a period of rural ranching and isolated coastal outposts. Genealogists and historians can trace the locations of Coastways Ranch, the Whitehouse Camp, and Trantor. - 1940 Map of Los Gatos, 1961 Print
1940 Los Gatos1961 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1941 Map of Ano Nuevo Pt.
1941 Ano Nuevo Pt.1941 Print · USGSThe rugged San Mateo coastline comes alive in the early 1940s, showing a landscape of maritime navigation and coastal ranching. Genealogy and history buffs can locate early landmarks like Pigeon Point LH, Notley Junction, and the historic Coastways Ranch. - 1941 Map of Morgan Hill
1941 Morgan Hill1941 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1941 Map of Palo Alto
1941 Palo Alto1941 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1942 Map of Ano Nuevo
1942 Ano Nuevo1942 Print · USGSThe Central Coast south of Pescadero appears in this wartime survey, showing a landscape of remote ranching and prominent maritime landmarks. Researchers can trace early 20th-century coastal sites like Coastways Ranch, Notley Junction, and the iconic Pigeon Point light station.2 unique versions available - 1943 Map of Palo Alto
1943 Palo Alto1943 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1943 Map of Los Gatos
1943 Los Gatos1943 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1947 Map of San Francisco, 1948 Print
1947 San Francisco1948 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1947 Map of San Jose, 1948 Print
1947 San Jose1948 Print · USGSNorthern 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. - 1948 Map of Santa Cruz
1948 Santa Cruz1948 Print · USGSThe Central Coast and San Joaquin Valley meet in this mid-century look at the region's agricultural and military geography. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of El Camino Real, locate family farms near Hollister, or study the footprint of the Fort Ord Military Reservation.2 unique versions available
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