Maps and Views Websites

A map showing the locations of Indian tribal lands.

This image is dated August 1996. Clicking on the image brings up a full size view. At the bottom of the page, clicking on "Understanding the images" takes user to a detailed discussion of the image and how it was made.

Oversized (1700 x 2468 pixels), detailed, colorful map of the entire state, by Rand McNally.

Includes three shaded relief maps of California and Nevada. The one titled "Shaded relief map" is in color with the state outlines added. "County map" is similar, with county outlines added. "Black and white map" shows only the state outlines.

Showing current road conditions for California highways.

Census Bureau map showing outlines and names of all 58 counties.

Reservation and tribal information. Includes map of locations, information on tribes, and links to tribal Web sites.

At the Perry-Castañeda Library, found at the University of Texas at Austin.

California map with locations and information about riding areas for dune buggies, motorcycles, four wheel drives, all-terrain vehicles, and snowmobiles.

Includes over 12,000 aerial photographs of the coastline.

Offers a choice of 7 versions of state map. Choices allow combinations of county outlines, county names, b/w, color, and shaded relief.

3-D perspective views based on elevation data from the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour. Image gallery and interpretation.

Maps showing Congressional, State Senate, and State Assembly districts.

A set of maps and graphics from the USGS.

An 1895 shaded relief map showing recommended roads for bicycling in California. Ads from bicycling companies form a border surrounding the map.

An 1888 map promoting the state, published by the Southern Pacific Company and the State Board of Trade of California.

A map showing relief by hachures, drainage, cities and towns, counties, roads, and railroads. Claims to show every railroad station and post office in the state.

A map made in London during the California Gold Rush. It puts California into context by showing the area to the east as far as Great Salt Lake.

A color map showing most of the state.