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
    Covers Escondido, including San Diego, Oceanside, and other nearby areas

  2. 1942 Map of Ramona, 1947 Print
    1942 Map of Ramona, 1947 Print
    1942 Ramona
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Escondido, including San Diego, Poway, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1947 Map of Ramona
    1947 Map of Ramona
    1947 Ramona
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Escondido, including San Diego, Poway, and other nearby areas

  4. 1947 Map of Santa Ana, 1949 Print
    1947 Map of Santa Ana, 1949 Print
    1947 Santa Ana
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Escondido, including San Diego, Anaheim, and other nearby areas

  5. 1948 Map of Rancho Santa Fe, 1955 Print
    1948 Map of Rancho Santa Fe, 1955 Print
    1948 Rancho Santa Fe
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Escondido, including San Diego, Carlsbad, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1948 Map of Valley Center, 1955 Print
    1948 Map of Valley Center, 1955 Print
    1948 Valley Center
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Escondido, including San Marcos, Valley Center, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1948 Map of San Marcos, 1955 Print
    1948 Map of San Marcos, 1955 Print
    1948 San Marcos
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Escondido, including Oceanside, Carlsbad, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1948 Map of Rodriguez Mtn., 1957 Print
    1948 Map of Rodriguez Mtn., 1957 Print
    1948 Rodriguez Mtn.
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Escondido, including San Diego County, United States, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  9. 1948 Map of Escondido, 1958 Print
    1948 Map of Escondido, 1958 Print
    1948 Escondido
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Escondido, including San Diego, Poway, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1949 Map of Valley Center
    1949 Map of Valley Center
    1949 Valley Center
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Escondido, including San Marcos, Valley Center, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1949 Map of Rancho Santa Fe
    1949 Map of Rancho Santa Fe
    1949 Rancho Santa Fe
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Escondido, including San Diego, Carlsbad, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1949 Map of Rodriguez Mtn.
    1949 Map of Rodriguez Mtn.
    1949 Rodriguez Mtn.
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Escondido, including San Diego County, United States, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1949 Map of San Marcos
    1949 Map of San Marcos
    1949 San Marcos
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Escondido, including Oceanside, Carlsbad, and other nearby areas

  14. 1949 Map of Escondido
    1949 Map of Escondido
    1949 Escondido
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Escondido, including San Diego, Poway, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1949 Map of Santa Ana
    1949 Map of Santa Ana
    1949 Santa Ana
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Escondido, including San Diego, Anaheim, and other nearby areas

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