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1940s Maps of Escondido, California

Explore 15 historic maps of Escondido from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Escondido's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Escondido's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.

Escondido, CA maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Escondido
    1942 Map of Escondido
    1942 Escondido
    1942 Print · USGS
    Northern San Diego County is captured here in the early 1940s, showing the inland citrus and ranching valleys before major development. Researchers can locate early schoolhouses like Rincon Sch and trace the original Escondido Branch rail line.
  4. 1942 Map of Ramona, 1947 Print
    1942 Map of Ramona, 1947 Print
    1942 Ramona
    1947 Print · USGS
    Northern San Diego County ranching and forest lands are detailed here during the mid-1940s. Local researchers can trace family-named sites like Silvano Ranch or explore the boundaries of the San Pasqual Indian Reservation and Mesa Grande.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1947 Map of Ramona
    1947 Map of Ramona
    1947 Ramona
    1947 Print · USGS
    San Diego’s inland valleys and mountain ranges appear in detail during the late 1940s as ranching and forestry shaped the region. Genealogists and local historians can locate early homesteads like Vineyard Ranch and trace the boundaries of the Mesa Grande Ind Res or San Pasqual Indian Reservation.
  10. 1947 Map of Santa Ana, 1949 Print
    1947 Map of Santa Ana, 1949 Print
    1947 Santa Ana
    1949 Print · USGS
    Southern California is depicted here in the late forties, showing the expansion of the Inland Empire and the Orange County coast. Researchers can trace the early layout of Palm Springs or locate long-standing tribal lands like the Pala Indian Reservation and Rincon Indian Res.
  13. 1948 Map of Rancho Santa Fe, 1955 Print
    1948 Map of Rancho Santa Fe, 1955 Print
    1948 Rancho Santa Fe
    1955 Print · USGS
    Coastal San Diego County appears here shortly after the war, when the landscape was still defined by large ranchos and quiet canyons. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of Rancho Santa Fe, find early mining sites like the Pyrophyllite Mine, or locate ancient Petroglyphs.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1948 Map of Valley Center, 1955 Print
    1948 Map of Valley Center, 1955 Print
    1948 Valley Center
    1955 Print · USGS
    Northern San Diego County is captured here in the late 1940s as citrus groves and water projects reshaped the valley. Genealogists and local historians can locate Jesmond Dene, Oak Hill Cemetery, and the Valley Center (PO).
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1948 Map of San Marcos, 1955 Print
    1948 Map of San Marcos, 1955 Print
    1948 San Marcos
    1955 Print · USGS
    Post-war San Diego County comes to life as citrus groves and early suburban growth meet the rugged San Marcos Mountains. Trace local heritage at San Marcos Cem, the early campus of Palomar Junior College and High School, and the San Marcos Valley Airport.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1948 Map of Rodriguez Mtn., 1957 Print
    1948 Map of Rodriguez Mtn., 1957 Print
    1948 Rodriguez Mtn.
    1957 Print · USGS
    San Diego County in the late 1940s is shown here as a landscape of tribal reservations and remote ranching outposts. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations at Melrose Ranch or follow the early footprint of the Bear Valley School.
    6 unique versions available
  25. 1948 Map of Escondido, 1958 Print
    1948 Map of Escondido, 1958 Print
    1948 Escondido
    1958 Print · USGS
    Escondido and the surrounding valleys of San Diego County are captured here just after the war as agriculture and early suburban growth began to meet. Genealogists can locate family holdings like Cloverdale Ranch or trace the historic Bernardo Winery and the original A T & S F rail alignment.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1949 Map of Valley Center
    1949 Map of Valley Center
    1949 Valley Center
    1949 Print · USGS
    Inland San Diego County was defined by its complex irrigation networks and rural ranching communities in the late 1940s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named roads and early civic sites like Valley Center Union School, Jesmond Dene, and Oak Hill Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1949 Map of Rancho Santa Fe
    1949 Map of Rancho Santa Fe
    1949 Rancho Santa Fe
    1949 Print · USGS
    North coastal San Diego County is shown here in the late 1940s, a landscape of sprawling ranchos and early hilltop settlements. Researchers can trace historic boundaries like Los Encenitos and locate landmarks such as Olivenhain and the Pyrophyllite Mine.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1949 Map of Rodriguez Mtn.
    1949 Map of Rodriguez Mtn.
    1949 Rodriguez Mtn.
    1949 Print · USGS
    San Diego County's inland ridges and canyons are captured in the late 1940s before modern development transformed these ranchlands. Researchers can trace historic water management and rural life through the Escondido Canal, Bear Valley School, and Melrose Ranch.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1949 Map of San Marcos
    1949 Map of San Marcos
    1949 San Marcos
    1949 Print · USGS
    Northern San Diego County is captured here in the late 1940s, showing a landscape of burgeoning agricultural valleys and rugged mountain peaks. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the San Marcos Cem, Rich-mar Sch, and the early San Marcos Valley Airport.
  40. 1949 Map of Escondido
    1949 Map of Escondido
    1949 Escondido
    1949 Print · USGS
    Post-war San Diego County comes to life as the city of Escondido expands into the surrounding Rincon Del Diablo. Genealogists and historians can trace old property lines and landmarks like the Bernardo Winery, Del Dios, and the Union Elementary Schools.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1949 Map of Santa Ana
    1949 Map of Santa Ana
    1949 Santa Ana
    1949 Print · USGS
    Southern California underwent a profound transformation in the late 1940s as military installations and citrus groves shared the landscape. Researchers can trace early coastal growth at Laguna Beach, military history at Camp Pendleton, and the rail corridors of the Pacific Electric.
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