California Maps

California’s county boundaries have not always matched the lines familiar today: Orange County was once part of Los Angeles County. Old maps offer a way to place familiar towns in those earlier settings, showing how a boundary can change the way we understand a place and its connections to the surrounding region.

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About California Maps

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A close-up of Pebble Beach Golf Links, 1968

A closer look at Pebble Beach Golf Links in 1968, highlighting details from this historic map.

Carefully Restored

Historic details are preserved while age, fading, and damage are carefully improved.

Multiple Display Options

Choose an unframed print, solid wood frame, or wrapped canvas in a range of sizes.

Made to Order

Every map is produced specifically for the customer and prepared for safe delivery.

The Gold Rush transformed California’s transportation routes and towns almost as dramatically as its population. After gold was found at Sutter’s Mill in 1848, San Francisco became a major gateway, while Sacramento connected river traffic with the Sierra Nevada mining districts. California entered the Union in 1850, two years after Mexico ceded the region to the United States. This rapid expansion brought violent dispossession to Indigenous communities whose homelands extended across the new state.

Mapping accompanied the struggle to define land ownership and connect growing settlements. Under U.S. rule, surveys and land-claim proceedings documented Spanish and Mexican ranchos, while federal surveys imposed a township-and-range framework on much of the landscape. Later railroad, irrigation, and urban mapping recorded new ways of moving people and water. These overlapping systems help explain why California maps can combine Spanish place names, irregular rancho boundaries, rectangular parcels, and expanding street grids.

When comparing maps of California, county lines can be as revealing as roads. Orange County, for example, was separated from Los Angeles County in 1889, so an earlier county label may describe a larger area than it does today. Following a familiar town across successive maps can reveal changing administrative ties, the arrival of rail connections, or agricultural land gradually absorbed into an urban street network.

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Select an unframed print for flexibility, a ready-to-hang solid wood frame for a finished presentation, or a wrapped canvas for a clean gallery-style appearance.

Framed prints include protective plexiglass and arrive ready to hang.

Consider the wall, furniture, viewing distance, and amount of visual impact you want. Larger maps make striking focal points, while smaller sizes work well in offices, studies, entryways, and grouped displays.

Measure the available wall area before choosing your final print size.

Every map is available in several display options

Choose from museum-quality unframed prints, framed prints with solid wood frames, or 1.5-inch wrapped canvas.

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Every map is carefully restored, printed with archival-quality materials, and made to help meaningful places live on as beautiful wall art.

Ted’s Vintage Art began with a simple idea: old maps deserve to be seen, not forgotten. We restore historic maps and turn them into meaningful wall art that connects people to hometowns, family history, favorite places, and the stories tied to them.

Carefully Restored

Historic maps are digitally restored to improve clarity while preserving their original character.

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Printed with archival inks on premium materials designed for lasting detail and color.

Made to Order

Each print, framed map, and canvas is produced specifically for the customer.

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Framed maps use real wood frames with protective plexiglass and ready-to-hang hardware.

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Vintage San Francisco Maps
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San Francisco Maps

Our collection of vintage San Francisco maps at Ted's Vintage Art offers a captivating look at one of America's most iconic cities. Known for its rolling hills, eclectic architecture, and historic landmarks, San Francisco's past is richly documented through these detailed reproductions of historical maps. Ideal for decorators, historians, and anyone with a passion for San Francisco, these maps are as informative as they are decorative. Trace the architectural and urban changes of San Francisco from its early days as a gold rush boomtown to its status as a bustling modern city. The maps in our collection span various decades, each offering a unique perspective on the city’s geographical shifts and urban development. Explore the origins of neighborhoods, the layout of the early streets, and landmarks that define the city. Each map in our collection is a reproduction of a historical document, carefully processed to preserve the intricate details and aesthetic qualities of the original designs. Printed on superior materials, these maps combine the allure of vintage art with the durability needed for display. They are perfect for adding a touch of historical sophistication to any space. Whether enhancing the decor of a home, office, or business, our vintage San Francisco maps bring a piece of historical elegance to any environment. Their rich detail and historical depth make them perfect for creating a focal point in room decoration, serving as both a visual treat and a conversation starter. Visual Journey Through Time: View San Francisco's transformation over the years through maps that highlight its historical urban sprawl. Decorative Versatility: Each map is a striking decor piece, suited to various interior styles from modern to classic. Durable and Detailed: Our reproduction process ensures that each map maintains clarity, detail, and color, making each piece a long-lasting addition to any collection. Gift of Historical Wonder: These maps are perfect gifts for those who cherish San Francisco or have a keen interest in historical maps. Our website is designed to make your exploration and purchase as smooth as possible. Detailed product descriptions, high-resolution images, and an easy navigation system allow you to appreciate the beauty and historical context of each map before purchasing. With secure checkout and prompt shipping, acquiring a piece of San Francisco's history has never been easier. Our vintage San Francisco map collection invites you to own a piece of the city's storied past. These maps are more than just artworks; they are gateways to the historical narratives of one of the most fascinating cities in the world. Browse our collection today to find the perfect map that resonates with your appreciation for San Francisco's unique heritage.

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Vintage Los Angeles Maps
22 maps

Los Angeles Maps

Embark on a historical journey through the City of Angels with our exquisite collection of vintage Los Angeles maps. At Ted's Vintage Art, we pride ourselves on offering a diverse range of meticulously restored old maps that capture the essence and evolution of Los Angeles. Ideal for history enthusiasts, collectors, and those with a keen interest in the urban development of this iconic city, these maps serve as both stunning decorative pieces and fascinating historical documents. Los Angeles, known for its vibrant culture, sprawling metropolis, and significant historical landmarks, has evolved dramatically over the years. Our collection of vintage maps of Los Angeles provides a detailed look at the city’s transformation from a modest urban area to the bustling, expansive city it is today. These maps chart the development of neighborhoods, the expansion of road networks, and the emergence of landmarks that are now synonymous with Los Angeles. Each map in our collection has been carefully selected and restored to ensure the highest quality and authenticity. Utilizing advanced restoration techniques, our team works diligently to enhance the readability and colors of each original map, while preserving the historical integrity that makes these pieces so valuable. Printed on premium materials, these maps offer a blend of durability and aesthetic appeal, perfect for display in any setting. Whether you are decorating a home, office, or commercial space, our vintage Los Angeles maps add a unique historical touch that is both educational and visually appealing. They make excellent conversation starters and provide insightful historical perspectives, ideal for anyone fascinated by urban planning, architecture, or Los Angeles history. Our user-friendly online store allows you to browse and explore our collection of vintage Los Angeles maps with ease. Each product page features high-resolution images and detailed descriptions, providing all the information you need to make an informed purchase. We offer secure payment options and reliable shipping services to ensure that your map arrives safely and promptly to your door. From the early layouts of its streets to the sprawling urban complex it has become, these maps offer a rare and insightful look at Los Angeles’s historical landscape. Perfect for historians, collectors, or anyone with an appreciation for art and history, our vintage Los Angeles map collection is a treasure trove waiting to be explored. Dive into the past and own a piece of Los Angeles history today. Browse our selection and find the perfect map to tell the story of Los Angeles as you've never seen it before.

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Vintage Oregon Maps
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Oregon Maps

The state of Oregon, located in the Pacific Northwest, took statehood in 1859. Since then, countless beautiful, antique maps have been created for the state known for its lush green forests, rocky coastline, mountains, and high deserts. In our historic map archives, we have dozens of old Oregon maps featuring every county, including Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas, Lane, Marion, Jackson, Deschutes, Linn, Douglas, and Yamhill. The most commonly requested maps for the state are typically for the cities of Portland, Salem, Eugene, Gresham, Hillsboro, Beaverton, Bend, Medford, Springfield, and Corvallis. If you’re looking for a specific Oregon city or region map and can’t find it, contact us, and we will check our archives. Nearly half of Oregon is forestland, and most of the state's population is in the west in Willamette Valley, which stretches from Portland (the state’s most populous city) to Eugene. Oregon's capital, Salem, is located south of Portland and north of Eugene. The state's leading economic drivers are the lumber industry (the top lumber producer in the contiguous United States), fishing, agriculture, and technology. A cluster of high-tech companies in the Portland area is known as the Silicon Forest. Major companies based in the state include Intel, Tektronix, Nike, Adidas, KinderCare Learning Centers, Columbia Sportswear, and FLIR Systems. Oregon is also home to seven universities. The most well-known are the University of Oregon, Oregon State University, Portland State University, and Reed College. Tourism is strong in Oregon. The state's natural features of green forests, mountains, waterfalls, rivers, lakes, and coastal regions are a huge draw. For example, Multnomah Falls, a 620-foot waterfall that's the crown of the Columbia River Gorge, draws over 2 million visitors annually. And then there's the spectacular beauty of Crater Lake, which attracts over 700,000 people each year. Because it gets such heavy snowfall for several months of the year, it’s only open to tourists for a short season. Otherwise, that number would likely be much higher. Oregon has many national park sites and monuments, but Crater Lake National Park is the only national park in the state. Crater Lake is an astounding 1,943 feet deep, the deepest lake in the United States. It was formed over 7,000 years ago when a volcano erupted and collapsed, and the remains of a cinder cone created islands in the middle of the lake (the largest is called Wizard Island). Crater Lake is also known for its intense blue color, which it maintains because its only water source is snow or rain. Professional sports teams in Oregon include the Portland Trailblazers (NBA basketball), the Portland Timbers (men's soccer), and the Portland Thorns (women's soccer). And in college sports, there's an ongoing, long-time football rivalry between the Oregon State University Beavers and University of Oregon Ducks. Some of the top celebrities born in Oregon include cartoonist Matt Groening (creator of the Simpsons), actress Sally Struthers, actor River Phoenix, former figure skater Tonya Harding, long-distance runner Steve Prefontaine, and Tommy Thayer, lead guitarist of KISS.

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Vintage Nevada Maps
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Nevada Maps

Nevada, known as ‘The Silver State’ following the discovery of the rich silver deposit, the Comstock Lode, in 1859, has countless beautiful old maps that illustrate its rich history. In the Ted’s Vintage Maps archives, we have several old maps that spotlight almost all counties in the state of Nevada, including Clark, Washoe, Lyon, Elko, Douglas, Nye, Churchill, Humboldt, White Pine, and Pershing. The most commonly requested designs are typically for Las Vegas, Henderson, Reno, North Las Vegas, Paradise, Sunrise Manor, Spring Valley, Enterprise, Sparks, and Carson City. If you are looking for a specific Nevada map not available here, contact us. We will gladly check our archives. Nevada is largely desert and the driest state in the United States. Rainfall amounts vary across the state but overall are low. Death Valley, which has earned the moniker of the hottest place on Earth, is located in both Nevada and neighboring California. You'll also find Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the country, on the Arizona-Nevada border, about a half-hour east of Las Vegas. Lake Mead was formed when Hoover Dam was built in the 1930s during the Great Depression. President Franklin D. Roosevelt officially dedicated the dam in 1935. An interesting footnote in history about the Hoover Dam is that an entire city was constructed to house the dam workers and their families while it was being built. The town, called Boulder City, remains today and is one of two places in Nevada where gambling is prohibited (the other is the town of Panaca). Nevada’s capital is Carson City, located just east of Lake Tahoe. Historic Virginia City, a town with old Victorian-style buildings that takes visitors back to the mining boom days of the 1800s, is northeast of Carson City, and just beyond is Reno. Of course, you can’t mention the state of Nevada without talking about the Las Vegas Strip, where gamblers either win big, break even, or go home broke, celebrities and extraordinary performers entertain at mega-casinos, and the party never stops. What’s interesting about the Las Vegas strip is that it’s actually not within the Las Vegas city limits—it’s instead under the jurisdiction of Clark County. Outside the main strip and past the off-strip casinos, you'll find sprawling suburbs and a myriad of businesses supporting Las Vegas residents. Finally, although Nevada is nicknamed the Silver State after the Comstock Lode of the 1800s, today it’s actually the largest gold producer in the U.S. and a leading source of gold for the entire world. Major mining companies operate throughout Nevada, and the state has approximately 28 active gold mines. There's only one silver mine left in Nevada and it’s the Rochester Mine, the second-largest silver mine in the United States. A mine in Alaska is the leading silver producer.

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Loved by Customers Across the Country

Customers choose Ted’s Vintage Art to celebrate hometowns, preserve family history, remember meaningful places, and give gifts with a personal connection.

“Even Better Than I Expected”

The detail and print quality are excellent, and the finished piece looks beautiful in person. It feels like a genuinely meaningful piece rather than something mass produced.

Sarah M. Vintage city map
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“A Meaningful Piece of Family History”

The map immediately started conversations about familiar roads, towns, and places connected to our family. It is something we will enjoy for years.

Michael R. Historic county map
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“The Perfect Retirement Gift”

We gave the map to a longtime coworker at his retirement celebration. He was genuinely moved by the connection to a place that had meant so much to him.

Jennifer L. Retirement gift
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“Beautifully Packaged and Delivered Safely”

The framed map arrived well protected and in excellent condition. The craftsmanship was immediately noticeable, and it was ready to hang.

David P. Framed vintage map
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Frequently Asked Questions

Find helpful information about choosing a map, available display styles, production, delivery, and what to expect when your order arrives.

Start with the place, subject, or period that matters most to you. Then compare the map year, geographic coverage, visible landmarks, labels, orientation, and overall appearance. Product images can be enlarged so you can inspect the map before choosing.

Most maps are available as museum-quality unframed prints, ready-to-hang framed prints, and 1.5-inch wrapped canvas. Available sizes and frame colors are shown on each product page.

Framed maps are made with solid wood frames and protective plexiglass. They arrive with hanging hardware so they can be displayed after unpacking.

Yes. Historic maps are digitally restored to improve clarity, color, contrast, and overall presentation while preserving the character and detail of the original artwork.

Yes. Each unframed print, framed map, and wrapped canvas is made to order specifically for the customer rather than pulled from a shelf of preprinted inventory.

Most orders are delivered within approximately 7 to 10 days. Production and delivery may take longer during especially busy holiday periods.

Unframed prints are carefully rolled and shipped in a protective tube. Framed prints and canvases are boxed with protective padding to help them arrive safely.

Contact Ted’s Vintage Art with photos of the damage. Damaged items are replaced at no additional cost.

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