1950s Maps of Imperial Beach, California
Explore 5 historic maps of Imperial Beach from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Imperial Beach's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, 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 Imperial Beach's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.
Imperial Beach, CA maps
(5)- 1950 Map of San Diego, 1954 Print
1950 San Diego1954 Print · USGSCoastal San Diego and the Baja California border region come alive in this mid-century survey. Trace the early layout of National City and Chula Vista, or locate historic landmarks like the San Diego and Arizona Eastern RR and Fort Rosecrans. - 1953 Map of San Ysidro, 1955 Print
1953 San Ysidro1955 Print · USGSThe South Bay region and Mexican border are captured here in the early fifties as coastal neighborhoods expanded around the massive Salt Evaporators. Genealogists and researchers can trace the development of Palm City, Imperial Beach, and San Ysidro near the Ream Field naval base.2 unique versions available - 1954 Map of San Diego
1954 San Diego1954 Print · USGSSan Diego and the northern reaches of Baja California are captured here during a decade of rapid post-war growth and military expansion. Researchers can trace the mid-century shoreline of Mission Beach, find established tribal lands like Capitan Grande Indian Reservation, and follow the border crossing into Tijuana. - 1955 Map of San Diego
1955 San Diego1955 Print · USGSSouthern California underwent massive growth in the post-war years, as suburban development pushed into the canyons and foothills. Researchers can trace the mid-century infrastructure of Lindbergh Field, the Otay River, and numerous sites like Lemon Grove. - 1958 Map of San Diego, 1961 Print
1958 San Diego1961 Print · USGSSan Diego and its inland mountain ranges are captured here in the late fifties as coastal suburbs began to climb the mesas. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprint of Miramar Naval Air Station, the winding San Diego & Arizona Eastern Ry, and local landmarks like Cabrillo Nat Mon.4 unique versions available
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