1930s Maps of La Mesa, California

Explore 3 historic maps of La Mesa from the 1930s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1930s — 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 La Mesa's landscape evolved across the 1930s, 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 1930s, 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 La Mesa's history through authentic maps from the 1930s. This is your window into the past.


La Mesa, CA maps

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  1. 1930 Map of La Jolla, 1955 Print
    1930 Map of La Jolla, 1955 Print
    1930 La Jolla
    1955 Print · USGS
    Coastal San Diego was undergoing a rapid transformation in the early 1930s as military footprints and rail lines reshaped the landscape. Researchers can trace the early development of La Jolla and Pacific Beach or locate old sites like Camp Kearney and Merton.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1930 Map of San Diego, 1960 Print
    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.

  3. 1939 Map of El Cajon, 1955 Print
    1939 Map of El Cajon, 1955 Print
    1939 El Cajon
    1955 Print · USGS
    El Cajon and the San Diego River valleys appear in the late thirties as a network of citrus groves, cattle ranches, and tribal lands. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early footprints of Santee, the Edgemoor County Farm, and the Daly Mine.
    2 unique versions available

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