Historical Maps of San Diego County, California

What stories do these 817 old maps tell about San Diego County's past? From 1893 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover San Diego County's history through maps:

  • Trace San Diego County's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
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Begin your journey into San Diego County's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


San Diego County, CA maps

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  1. 1893 Map of El Cajon
    1893 Map of El Cajon
    1893 El Cajon
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego County, including San Diego, El Cajon, and other nearby areas

  2. 1893 Map of Oceanside
    1893 Map of Oceanside
    1893 Oceanside
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego County, including Oceanside, Carlsbad, and other nearby areas

  3. 1893 Map of Escondido
    1893 Map of Escondido
    1893 Escondido
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego County, including San Diego, Oceanside, and other nearby areas

  4. 1893 Map of Elcajon, 1897 Print
    1893 Map of Elcajon, 1897 Print
    1893 Elcajon
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego County, including San Diego, El Cajon, and other nearby areas

  5. 1893 Map of Oceanside, 1897 Print
    1893 Map of Oceanside, 1897 Print
    1893 Oceanside
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego County, including Oceanside, Carlsbad, and other nearby areas

  6. 1893 Map of Escondido, 1897 Print
    1893 Map of Escondido, 1897 Print
    1893 Escondido
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego County, including San Diego, Oceanside, and other nearby areas

  7. 1898 Map of Oceanside, 1955 Print
    1898 Map of Oceanside, 1955 Print
    1898 Oceanside
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego County, including Oceanside, Carlsbad, and other nearby areas

  8. 1898 Map of Oceanside, 1961 Print
    1898 Map of Oceanside, 1961 Print
    1898 Oceanside
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego County, including Oceanside, Carlsbad, and other nearby areas

  9. 1898 Map of Oceanside, 1964 Print
    1898 Map of Oceanside, 1964 Print
    1898 Oceanside
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego County, including Oceanside, Carlsbad, and other nearby areas

  10. 1898 Map of Oceanside, 1966 Print
    1898 Map of Oceanside, 1966 Print
    1898 Oceanside
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego County, including Oceanside, Carlsbad, and other nearby areas

  11. 1898 Map of Oceanside, 1971 Print
    1898 Map of Oceanside, 1971 Print
    1898 Oceanside
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego County, including Oceanside, Carlsbad, and other nearby areas

  12. 1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1901 Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego County, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas

  13. 1901 Map of Elcajon
    1901 Map of Elcajon
    1901 Elcajon
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego County, including San Diego, El Cajon, and other nearby areas

  14. 1901 Map of Elsinore
    1901 Map of Elsinore
    1901 Elsinore
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego County, including Riverside, Moreno Valley, and other nearby areas

  15. 1901 Map of Escondido
    1901 Map of Escondido
    1901 Escondido
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego County, including San Diego, Oceanside, and other nearby areas

  16. 1901 Map of Oceanside
    1901 Map of Oceanside
    1901 Oceanside
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego County, including Oceanside, Carlsbad, and other nearby areas

  17. 1901 Map of San Luis Rey
    1901 Map of San Luis Rey
    1901 San Luis Rey
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego County, including San Diego, Oceanside, and other nearby areas

  18. 1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1901 Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego County, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas

  19. 1901 Map of Elsinore, 1905 Print
    1901 Map of Elsinore, 1905 Print
    1901 Elsinore
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego County, including Riverside, Moreno Valley, and other nearby areas

  20. 1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1905 Print
    1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1905 Print
    1901 Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1905 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego County, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas

  21. 1901 Map of San Luis Rey, 1906 Print
    1901 Map of San Luis Rey, 1906 Print
    1901 San Luis Rey
    1906 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego County, including San Diego, Oceanside, and other nearby areas

  22. 1901 Map of Escondido, 1907 Print
    1901 Map of Escondido, 1907 Print
    1901 Escondido
    1907 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego County, including San Diego, Oceanside, and other nearby areas

  23. 1901 Map of Oceanside, 1907 Print
    1901 Map of Oceanside, 1907 Print
    1901 Oceanside
    1907 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego County, including Oceanside, Carlsbad, and other nearby areas

  24. 1901 Map of Elsinore, 1909 Print
    1901 Map of Elsinore, 1909 Print
    1901 Elsinore
    1909 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego County, including Riverside, Moreno Valley, and other nearby areas

  25. 1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1910 Print
    1901 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 1, 1910 Print
    1901 Southern California Sheet No. 1
    1910 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego County, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, and other nearby areas

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