1970s Maps of San Diego County, California

Explore 8 historic maps of San Diego County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how San Diego County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring San Diego County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


San Diego County, CA maps

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  1. 1972 Map of Dulzura, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Dulzura, 1974 Print
    1972 Dulzura
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego County, including Engineer Springs, Jamul Indian Village, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1972 Map of Otay Mountain, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Otay Mountain, 1974 Print
    1972 Otay Mountain
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego County, including El Niño, Doghouse Junction, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1974 Map of San Clemente, 1975 Print
    1974 Map of San Clemente, 1975 Print
    1974 San Clemente
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego County, including San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1974 Map of Canada Gobernadora, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Canada Gobernadora, 1977 Print
    1974 Canada Gobernadora
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego County, including Rancho Santa Margarita, San Juan Capistrano, and other nearby areas

  5. 1974 Map of Wildomar, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Wildomar, 1977 Print
    1974 Wildomar
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego County, including Murrieta, Lake Elsinore, and other nearby areas

  6. 1974 Map of Sitton Peak, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Sitton Peak, 1977 Print
    1974 Sitton Peak
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego County, including Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Orange County, and other nearby areas

  7. 1979 Map of El Cajon
    1979 Map of El Cajon
    1979 El Cajon
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego County, including San Diego, Chula Vista, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1979 Map of San Diego, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of San Diego, 1980 Print
    1979 San Diego
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego County, including Tijuana, San Diego, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

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