1950s Maps of La Mesa, California

Explore 7 historic maps of La Mesa 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 La Mesa'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 La Mesa's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


La Mesa, CA maps

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  1. 1950 Map of San Diego, 1954 Print
    1950 Map of San Diego, 1954 Print
    1950 San Diego
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers La Mesa, including Tijuana, San Diego, and other nearby areas

  2. 1953 Map of La Mesa, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of La Mesa, 1955 Print
    1953 La Mesa
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers La Mesa, including San Diego, El Cajon, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1953 Map of National City, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of National City, 1955 Print
    1953 National City
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers La Mesa, including San Diego, Chula Vista, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1954 Map of San Diego
    1954 Map of San Diego
    1954 San Diego
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers La Mesa, including Tijuana, San Diego, and other nearby areas

  5. 1955 Map of San Diego
    1955 Map of San Diego
    1955 San Diego
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers La Mesa, including Tijuana, San Diego, and other nearby areas

  6. 1955 Map of El Cajon, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of El Cajon, 1956 Print
    1955 El Cajon
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers La Mesa, including El Cajon, Santee, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1958 Map of San Diego, 1961 Print
    1958 Map of San Diego, 1961 Print
    1958 San Diego
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers La Mesa, including Tijuana, San Diego, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

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