Old Maps of Carlsbad, California for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Carlsbad with 36 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Carlsbad has changed over the decades.


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 unique versions available

  2. 1893 Map of Escondido
    1893 Map of Escondido
    1893 Escondido
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Carlsbad, including San Diego, Oceanside, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 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
    5 unique versions available

  4. 1901 Map of Escondido
    1901 Map of Escondido
    1901 Escondido
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Carlsbad, including San Diego, Oceanside, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  5. 1901 Map of Oceanside
    1901 Map of Oceanside
    1901 Oceanside
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Carlsbad, including Oceanside, Vista, and other nearby areas
    8 unique versions available

  6. 1901 Map of San Luis Rey
    1901 Map of San Luis Rey
    1901 San Luis Rey
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Carlsbad, including San Diego, Oceanside, and other nearby areas
    8 unique versions available

  7. 1904 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 2
    1904 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 2
    1904 Southern California Sheet No. 2
    1904 Print · USGS
    Covers Carlsbad, including Tijuana, San Diego, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  8. 1942 Map of Oceanside
    1942 Map of Oceanside
    1942 Oceanside
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Carlsbad, including Oceanside, Vista, and other nearby areas

  9. 1942 Map of Escondido
    1942 Map of Escondido
    1942 Escondido
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Carlsbad, including San Diego, Oceanside, and other nearby areas

  10. 1947 Map of Santa Ana, 1949 Print
    1947 Map of Santa Ana, 1949 Print
    1947 Santa Ana
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Carlsbad, including San Diego, Anaheim, and other nearby areas

  11. 1947 Map of Oceanside, 1957 Print
    1947 Map of Oceanside, 1957 Print
    1947 Oceanside
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Carlsbad, including Oceanside, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1948 Map of San Luis Rey, 1955 Print
    1948 Map of San Luis Rey, 1955 Print
    1948 San Luis Rey
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Carlsbad, including Oceanside, Vista, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1948 Map of Rancho Santa Fe, 1955 Print
    1948 Map of Rancho Santa Fe, 1955 Print
    1948 Rancho Santa Fe
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Carlsbad, including San Diego, Escondido, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1948 Map of San Marcos, 1955 Print
    1948 Map of San Marcos, 1955 Print
    1948 San Marcos
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Carlsbad, including Oceanside, Escondido, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1948 Map of Encinitas, 1955 Print
    1948 Map of Encinitas, 1955 Print
    1948 Encinitas
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Carlsbad, including Encinitas, Solana Beach, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1949 Map of San Luis Rey
    1949 Map of San Luis Rey
    1949 San Luis Rey
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Carlsbad, including Oceanside, Vista, and other nearby areas

  17. 1949 Map of Encinitas
    1949 Map of Encinitas
    1949 Encinitas
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Carlsbad, including Encinitas, Solana Beach, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1949 Map of Oceanside
    1949 Map of Oceanside
    1949 Oceanside
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Carlsbad, including Oceanside, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, and other nearby areas

  19. 1949 Map of Rancho Santa Fe
    1949 Map of Rancho Santa Fe
    1949 Rancho Santa Fe
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Carlsbad, including San Diego, Escondido, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1949 Map of San Marcos
    1949 Map of San Marcos
    1949 San Marcos
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Carlsbad, including Oceanside, Escondido, and other nearby areas

  21. 1949 Map of Santa Ana
    1949 Map of Santa Ana
    1949 Santa Ana
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Carlsbad, including San Diego, Anaheim, and other nearby areas

  22. 1956 Map of Santa Ana
    1956 Map of Santa Ana
    1956 Santa Ana
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Carlsbad, including San Diego, Anaheim, and other nearby areas

  23. 1959 Map of Santa Ana, 1971 Print
    1959 Map of Santa Ana, 1971 Print
    1959 Santa Ana
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers Carlsbad, including San Diego, Anaheim, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  24. 1960 Map of Santa Ana
    1960 Map of Santa Ana
    1960 Santa Ana
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Carlsbad, including San Diego, Anaheim, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1965 Map of Santa Ana
    1965 Map of Santa Ana
    1965 Santa Ana
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers Carlsbad, including San Diego, Anaheim, and other nearby areas

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