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Historical Maps of Carlsbad, California

What stories do these 90 old maps tell about Carlsbad'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 Carlsbad's history through maps:

  • Trace Carlsbad's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Carlsbad's history with these remarkable must-see maps.

Carlsbad, CA maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Oceanside
    1893 Map of Oceanside
    1893 Oceanside
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Carlsbad, including Oceanside, Vista, and other nearby areas
  2. 1893 Map of Escondido
    1893 Map of Escondido
    1893 Escondido
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Carlsbad, including San Diego, Oceanside, and other nearby areas
  3. 1893 Map of Oceanside, 1897 Print
    1893 Map of Oceanside, 1897 Print
    1893 Oceanside
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers Carlsbad, including Oceanside, Vista, and other nearby areas
  4. 1893 Map of Escondido, 1897 Print
    1893 Map of Escondido, 1897 Print
    1893 Escondido
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers Carlsbad, including San Diego, Oceanside, and other nearby areas
  5. 1898 Map of Oceanside, 1955 Print
    1898 Map of Oceanside, 1955 Print
    1898 Oceanside
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Carlsbad, including Oceanside, Vista, and other nearby areas
  6. 1898 Map of Oceanside, 1961 Print
    1898 Map of Oceanside, 1961 Print
    1898 Oceanside
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Carlsbad, including Oceanside, Vista, and other nearby areas
  7. 1898 Map of Oceanside, 1964 Print
    1898 Map of Oceanside, 1964 Print
    1898 Oceanside
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Carlsbad, including Oceanside, Vista, and other nearby areas
  8. 1898 Map of Oceanside, 1966 Print
    1898 Map of Oceanside, 1966 Print
    1898 Oceanside
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Carlsbad, including Oceanside, Vista, and other nearby areas
  9. 1898 Map of Oceanside, 1971 Print
    1898 Map of Oceanside, 1971 Print
    1898 Oceanside
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers Carlsbad, including Oceanside, Vista, and other nearby areas
  10. 1901 Map of Escondido
    1901 Map of Escondido
    1901 Escondido
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Carlsbad, including San Diego, Oceanside, and other nearby areas
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