Historical Maps of San Diego

Journey back in time with 37 historical maps of San Diego, dating from 1903 to present day. Explore and discover the history of San Diego through detailed topographic maps, featuring cities, landmarks, and geographical changes. Dive deeper into each map with our interactive high-resolution viewer and extensive library data. Every map in our collection is also available for purchase as a framed or unframed museum-quality print for those interested interested in bringing a part of history into their home. Begin your historical adventure now!
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All Maps (37)

  1. 1903 Map of San Diego, CA
    1903 Map of San Diego, CA
    1903 San Diego
    Includes San Diego, CA, San Diego County, CA, and others
    Originally titled "La Jolla 1903"
    Published 1903
  2. 1903 Map of San Diego, CA, 1909 Print
    1903 Map of San Diego, CA, 1909 Print
    1903 San Diego
    Includes San Diego, CA, San Diego County, CA, and others
    Originally titled "La Jolla 1903"
    Published 1909
  3. 1903 Map of San Diego, CA, 1913 Print
    1903 Map of San Diego, CA, 1913 Print
    1903 San Diego
    Includes San Diego, CA, San Diego County, CA, and others
    Originally titled "La Jolla 1903"
    Published 1913
  4. 1903 Map of San Diego, CA, 1920 Print
    1903 Map of San Diego, CA, 1920 Print
    1903 San Diego
    Includes San Diego, CA, San Diego County, CA, and others
    Originally titled "La Jolla 1903"
    Published 1920
  5. 1903 Map of San Diego, CA, 1927 Print
    1903 Map of San Diego, CA, 1927 Print
    1903 San Diego
    Includes San Diego, CA, San Diego County, CA, and others
    Originally titled "La Jolla 1903"
    Published 1927
  6. 1903 Map of San Diego, CA, 1929 Print
    1903 Map of San Diego, CA, 1929 Print
    1903 San Diego
    Includes San Diego, CA, San Diego County, CA, and others
    Originally titled "La Jolla 1903"
    Published 1929
  7. 1903 Map of San Diego, CA, 1934 Print
    1903 Map of San Diego, CA, 1934 Print
    1903 San Diego
    Includes San Diego, CA, San Diego County, CA, and others
    Originally titled "La Jolla 1903"
    Published 1934
  8. 1903 Map of San Diego, CA, 1940 Print
    1903 Map of San Diego, CA, 1940 Print
    1903 San Diego
    Includes San Diego, CA, San Diego County, CA, and others
    Originally titled "La Jolla 1903"
    Published 1940
  9. 1903 Map of San Diego, CA, 1942 Print
    1903 Map of San Diego, CA, 1942 Print
    1903 San Diego
    Includes San Diego, CA, San Diego County, CA, and others
    Originally titled "La Jolla 1903"
    Published 1942
  10. 1904 Map of San Diego, CA
    1904 Map of San Diego, CA
    1904 San Diego
    Includes San Diego, CA, California, and others
    Originally titled "Southern California Sheet No. 2 1904"
    Published 1904
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Frequently asked questions about San Diego historical maps

  • Can I purchase a physical print of a historical map of San Diego?

    Yes! Every map in our collection can be purchased as a museum-quality print that we meticulously lay out by hand to ensure the highest quality final product. We offer a variety of sizes and prints can be either framed or unframed. Explore purchase options by clicking the "Buy Print" button on any map page.

  • Why are historical maps of San Diego important for research and professional purposes?

    Historical maps of San Diego offer a unique perspective on an area's past, making them invaluable for environmental consultants, surveyors, legal professionals, geneologists, historians, and hobbyists alike. They are used in environmental site assessments, lot line research, and land dispute resolution.

  • What types of historical maps are available for San Diego?

    Our diverse collection includes detailed topographic maps from the United States Geological Survey's Historical Topographic Map Collection as well as from a variety of public and private collections we've sourced, each providing a unique glimpse into San Diego's past. We'll soon begin to offer historical aerial images as well.

  • What advanced features do you offer for professional use?

    We offer advanced features including 3D terrain visualization, georeferencing, customizeable base maps, multi-layering capabilities, and annotation tools. These features allow for in-depth analysis, customization, and report building utilizing our historical map collection.

  • How can I find a specific historical map of San Diego?

    Our platform has over 185,000 fully digitized and interactive maps, and 37 maps available specifically for San Diego. You can easily filter and search by address, place, date, scale, or landmark to find the specific map they need, or browse our collection by city, county, and state.

  • How can I contribute a historical map of San Diego that's not in your collection?

    We welcome contributions! If you have a map that isn't in our collection, reach out to us at hello@pastmaps.com. We can assist with digitizing individual maps or entire collections.

  • What is the oldest map of San Diego in your collection?

    The oldest map of San Diego in our collection is from 1903.

  • How can I download a map of San Diego?

    Every map in our collection can be freely downloaded as a high-resolution GeoTIFF or GeoPDF file. You can use this file with mapping software or print it out for personal use.