Old Maps of La Mesa, California for Academic Research

Study the evolution of La Mesa with 30 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how La Mesa has changed over the decades.


La Mesa, CA maps

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  1. 1893 Map of El Cajon
    1893 Map of El Cajon
    1893 El Cajon
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers La Mesa, including San Diego, El Cajon, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1901 Map of Elcajon
    1901 Map of Elcajon
    1901 Elcajon
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers La Mesa, including San Diego, El Cajon, and other nearby areas

  3. 1903 Map of Cuyamaca
    1903 Map of Cuyamaca
    1903 Cuyamaca
    1903 Print · USGS
    Covers La Mesa, including San Diego, Chula Vista, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  4. 1903 Map of La Jolla
    1903 Map of La Jolla
    1903 La Jolla
    1903 Print · USGS
    Covers La Mesa, including San Diego, El Cajon, and other nearby areas
    9 unique versions available

  5. 1903 Map of Elcajon
    1903 Map of Elcajon
    1903 Elcajon
    1903 Print · USGS
    Covers La Mesa, including San Diego, El Cajon, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  6. 1904 Map of San Diego
    1904 Map of San Diego
    1904 San Diego
    1904 Print · USGS
    Covers La Mesa, including Tijuana, San Diego, and other nearby areas
    9 unique versions available

  7. 1904 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 2
    1904 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 2
    1904 Southern California Sheet No. 2
    1904 Print · USGS
    Covers La Mesa, including Tijuana, San Diego, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  8. 1930 Map of La Jolla, 1955 Print
    1930 Map of La Jolla, 1955 Print
    1930 La Jolla
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers La Mesa, including San Diego, El Cajon, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1930 Map of San Diego, 1960 Print
    1930 Map of San Diego, 1960 Print
    1930 San Diego
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers La Mesa, including Tijuana, San Diego, and other nearby areas

  10. 1939 Map of El Cajon, 1955 Print
    1939 Map of El Cajon, 1955 Print
    1939 El Cajon
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers La Mesa, including San Diego, El Cajon, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. 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

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. 1967 Map of El Cajon, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of El Cajon, 1969 Print
    1967 El Cajon
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers La Mesa, including El Cajon, Santee, and other nearby areas
    7 unique versions available

  24. 1967 Map of La Mesa, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of La Mesa, 1969 Print
    1967 La Mesa
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers La Mesa, including San Diego, El Cajon, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  25. 1967 Map of National City, 1970 Print
    1967 Map of National City, 1970 Print
    1967 National City
    1970 Print · USGS
    Covers La Mesa, including San Diego, Chula Vista, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

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