1940s Maps of La Mesa, California

Explore 5 historic maps of La Mesa 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 La Mesa'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.
  • 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 1940s. This is your window into the past.


La Mesa, CA maps

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  1. 1942 Map of La Mesa
    1942 Map of La Mesa
    1942 La Mesa
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers La Mesa, including San Diego, El Cajon, and other nearby areas

  2. 1942 Map of El Cajon
    1942 Map of El Cajon
    1942 El Cajon
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers La Mesa, including San Diego, El Cajon, and other nearby areas

  3. 1944 Map of National City
    1944 Map of National City
    1944 National City
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers La Mesa, including San Diego, Chula Vista, and other nearby areas

  4. 1947 Map of La Mesa
    1947 Map of La Mesa
    1947 La Mesa
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers La Mesa, including San Diego, El Cajon, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1947 Map of El Cajon
    1947 Map of El Cajon
    1947 El Cajon
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers La Mesa, including San Diego, El Cajon, and other nearby areas

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