Old Maps of Santa Cruz, California for Hiking & Exploration

1. 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.

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4. 1912 Map of Capitola, 1955 Print

   

   1912 Capitola

   1955 Print · USGS

   The 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.

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7. 1914 Map of Capitola

   

   1914 Capitola

   1914 Print · USGS

   The 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 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.

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16. 1940 Map of Capitola

    

    1940 Capitola

    1940 Print · USGS

    Coastal 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.

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19. 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.

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22. 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.

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25. 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.

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28. 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.

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31. 1948 Map of Santa Cruz

    

    1948 Santa Cruz

    1948 Print · USGS

    The 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.

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34. 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.

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37. 1954 Map of Soquel, 1955 Print

    

    1954 Soquel

    1955 Print · USGS

    The Santa Cruz coastline was a vibrant string of beach communities in the mid-1950s, linked by the rail-and-road corridor. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early layouts of Capitola, Aptos, and Rio Del Mar, alongside landmarks like Holy Cross Cem and the Southern Pacific tracks.

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40. 1954 Map of Santa Cruz, 1955 Print

    

    1954 Santa Cruz

    1955 Print · USGS

    Santa Cruz and the Monterey Bay coastline are captured in the mid-fifties, showing a growing coastal city and its industrial rail connections. Genealogists and researchers can locate neighborhood schools like Gault Sch and trace the original Southern Pacific line past Table Rock to Majors.

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43. 1955 Map of San Francisco

    

    1955 San Francisco

    1955 Print · USGS

    The San Francisco Bay Area and central coast are captured during the postwar boom as suburbs and infrastructure expanded rapidly. Trace the development of local communities and military installations like the Presidio and Fort Mason, or follow the Southern Pacific rail lines.

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46. 1955 Map of Santa Cruz

    

    1955 Santa Cruz

    1955 Print · USGS

    Coastal Monterey Bay and the fertile Salinas Valley are captured here during the post-war expansion of the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the era's rail-and-road network via the Southern Pacific lines and find landmarks like Fort Ord or the Lonoak School.

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49. 1955 Map of Laurel, 1956 Print

    

    1955 Laurel

    1956 Print · USGS

    The Santa Cruz Mountains are shown during the mid-fifties, detailing the rugged terrain along the San Andreas Rift Zone. Researchers can trace the path of the Southern Pacific RR (Abandoned) and locate centers of community life like Hester Creek Church and Skyland.

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52. 1955 Map of Felton, 1957 Print

    

    1955 Felton

    1957 Print · USGS

    The San Lorenzo River valley in the mid-fifties is a landscape of redwood forests, mountain retreats, and early suburban growth. Local historians can trace the Southern Pacific line and find vanished landmarks like the Sky Park Airport and Alba Sch.

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55. 1955 Map of Davenport, 1957 Print

    

    1955 Davenport

    1957 Print · USGS

    The Santa Cruz coast and the steep ridges of Ben Lomond Mountain are captured here during the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the Cement Plant in Davenport or locate rural landmarks like Seaside School and Bonnie Doon School.

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58. 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.

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61. 1956 Map of San Francisco

    

    1956 San Francisco

    1956 Print · USGS

    The San Francisco Bay Area is captured in the mid-fifties, showing a landscape of rapid post-war growth and massive military installations. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail lines of the Southern Pacific and locate historic sites like Stanford University or the Hunters Point Naval Shipyard.

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64. 1957 Map of San Francisco

    

    1957 San Francisco

    1957 Print · USGS

    The Bay Area in the mid-fifties reveals a rapidly growing metropolitan landscape connected by its iconic spans and rail networks. Researchers can trace the layout of military sites like the Presidio and the extent of the Southern Pacific and Western Pacific railroads.

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67. 1957 Map of Santa Cruz

    

    1957 Santa Cruz

    1957 Print · USGS

    Central California comes into sharp focus during the late fifties, from the fog-swept Monterey Bay to the sun-drenched San Joaquin Valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the mid-century footprints of Fort Ord Military Reservation, the Southern Pacific line, and the historic streets of San Juan Bautista.

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70. 1958 Map of Santa Cruz

    

    1958 Santa Cruz

    1958 Print · USGS

    Coastal California and the central valleys are shown during the mid-fifties, capturing a landscape of massive military reserves and vital rail arteries. Genealogists and historians can trace the Southern Pacific line through Salinas or explore the early footprints of the Fort Ord Military Reservation and San Juan Bautista.

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73. 1960 Map of San Francisco

    

    1960 San Francisco

    1960 Print · USGS

    The San Francisco Bay Area at the start of the sixties reveals a landscape of rapid expansion and critical infrastructure. Researchers can trace the development of East Bay communities like Russell City and Mt Eden or locate early rural landmarks like Alpine School.

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