The area became a part of Mexico in 1821, as a result of its successful war for independence. Following the U.S. conquest of California, part of the Mexican-American War, California was ceded to the United States in 1848. The California gold rush started in 1848 and led to social and demographic changes, including the California genocide.
CA.gov is the official website for the State of California. You can find and access California services, resources, and more.
Geographical and historical treatment of California, including maps and a survey of its people, economy, and government. The fluid nature of the state’s social, economic, and political life—shaped so much by immigrants—has for centuries made California a laboratory for testing new modes of living.
Find things to do, places to visit, and experiences to explore at Visit California, the Golden State’s official tourism site. Learn about national parks, hotels, restaurants, beaches, mountains, cities, and more.
Physical map of California showing major cities, terrain, national parks, rivers, and surrounding countries with international borders and outline maps. Key facts about California.
Discover all that California has to offer – from Pacific beaches and towering redwoods to spirited cities, wine country, theme parks and road trips.
Description: This map shows states boundaries, the state capital, counties, county seats, cities and towns, islands, lakes, and national parks in California.
Blank Outline Maps: Find printable blank map of the State of California , without names, so you can quiz yourself on important locations, abbreviations, or state capital.
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