Old Maps of Imperial Beach, California for Academic Research

1. 1904 Map of San Diego

   

   1904 San Diego

   1904 Print · USGS

   San Diego and its harbor are captured here in the early twentieth century, showing a coastal landscape defined by ranchos and early rail lines. Researchers can trace the development of National City, locate the original grounds of Ft. Rosecrans, and see the early layout of Chulavista.

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4. 1904 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 2

   

   1904 Southern California Sheet No. 2

   1904 Print · USGS

   Southern California during the early 1900s shows the transition from vast ranchos to coastal rail towns. Genealogists and researchers can trace the Southern California R.R. through Oceanside, explore old land grants like Mission Viejo, and locate early settlements from Fallbrook to Julian.

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7. 1930 Map of San Diego, 1960 Print

   

   1930 San Diego

   1960 Print · USGS

   San Diego and its southern coastal towns appear here at the dawn of the aviation era, showing a landscape defined by naval expansion and ranchos. Trace the early layout of Lindbergh Airport, the military works at Point Loma, and the rails connecting Chula Vista to the United States Mexico border.

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10. 1943 Map of San Ysidro

    

    1943 San Ysidro

    1943 Print · USGS

    The Southern California borderlands during the early 1940s reveal a mix of coastal defense, salt harvesting, and emerging towns. Researchers can trace the rail lines through San Ysidro Station or locate family landmarks like Howard Ranch and Emory Sch.

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13. 1950 Map of San Diego, 1954 Print

    

    1950 San Diego

    1954 Print · USGS

    Coastal 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.

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16. 1953 Map of San Ysidro, 1955 Print

    

    1953 San Ysidro

    1955 Print · USGS

    The 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.

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19. 1954 Map of San Diego

    

    1954 San Diego

    1954 Print · USGS

    San 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.

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22. 1955 Map of San Diego

    

    1955 San Diego

    1955 Print · USGS

    Southern 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.

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25. 1958 Map of San Diego, 1961 Print

    

    1958 San Diego

    1961 Print · USGS

    San 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.

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28. 1967 Map of Imperial Beach, 1970 Print

    

    1967 Imperial Beach

    1970 Print · USGS

    The South Bay region during the late sixties shows a landscape of growing suburbs and military installations along the Pacific. Researchers can trace the development of Chula Vista neighborhoods and find sites like the Border Patrol Headquarters and Mt Olivet Cem.

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31. 1967 Map of Imperial Beach, 1977 Print

    

    1967 Imperial Beach

    1977 Print · USGS

    The South Bay and international border come alive in this mid-century survey, documenting the growth of Imperial Beach and Chula Vista. Trace the path of the S D & A E RR, locate Mt Olivet Cem, or examine the Salt Evaporators at the bay's edge.

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34. 1979 Map of San Diego, 1980 Print

    

    1979 San Diego

    1980 Print · USGS

    San Diego and the southern California coastline are shown in the late seventies as the region's modern layout became firmly established. Researchers can trace the extensive military footprint at Miramar and find local landmarks from Cabrillo National Monument to Mission Bay Park.

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37. 1996 Map of Imperial Beach, 2002 Print

    

    1996 Imperial Beach

    2002 Print · USGS

    Coastal San Diego County at the turn of the millennium shows a bustling borderland where intense suburban growth meets protected Pacific estuaries. Genealogists and historians can locate residential landmarks like Mt Olivet Cem, trace the route of the San Diego and Arizona Eastern RR, and study the massive Salt Evaporators on the bay.

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40. 2021 Map of Imperial Beach OE W, 2021 Print

    

    2021 Imperial Beach OE W

    2021 Print · USGS

    The Pacific coastline near the international border comes into focus in the early 2020s, showing the intersection of urban planning and conservation. Trace the grid of Imperial Beach and the paths through Tijuana Slough National Wildlife Refuge and Oneonta Slough.

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43. 2021 Map of Imperial Beach, 2021 Print

    

    2021 Imperial Beach

    2021 Print · USGS

    The California-Mexico border and the shores of San Diego Bay meet in this contemporary survey of the South Bay. Researchers can trace the modern layout of Nestor, Palm City, and San Ysidro or locate landmarks like Mount Olivet Cem and Border Field State Park.

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