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Old Maps of Potrero, California

Explore 16 old maps of Potrero, spanning from 1903 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Potrero, CA maps

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  1. 1903 Map of Cuyamaca
    1903 Map of Cuyamaca
    1903 Cuyamaca
    1903 Print · USGS
    Inland San Diego County at the turn of the century reveals a landscape defined by new water infrastructure and rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements like Lakeside, Dulzura, and the remote Honey Springs Ranch along the international border.
    6 unique versions available
  4. 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
    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.
    5 unique versions available
  7. 1942 Map of Potrero
    1942 Map of Potrero
    1942 Potrero
    1942 Print · USGS
    The southern California borderlands come into focus during the early 1940s, showing the complex terrain of the Cleveland National Forest. Genealogists and historians can trace rural schoolhouses like Potrero Sch, the path of the San Diego & Arizona Eastern RR, and the border crossing at Tecate.
  10. 1944 Map of Potrero
    1944 Map of Potrero
    1944 Potrero
    1944 Print · USGS
    The San Diego backcountry and the international border come into focus during the early 1940s. Local historians and genealogists can trace the rural layout of Potrero, locate the Custom House at Tecate, and follow the San Diego & Arizona Eastern rail line.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1950 Map of San Diego, 1954 Print
    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.
  16. 1954 Map of San Diego
    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.
  19. 1955 Map of San Diego
    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.
  22. 1958 Map of San Diego, 1961 Print
    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.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 1960 Map of Potrero, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Potrero, 1961 Print
    1960 Potrero
    1961 Print · USGS
    The San Diego backcountry at the dawn of the 1960s reveals a sparse landscape of mountain valleys and border settlements. Trace the winding San Diego and Arizona Eastern Railway through Canyon City or locate the old Cem in Potrero.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1960 Map of Potrero, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Potrero, 1962 Print
    1960 Potrero
    1962 Print · USGS
    Southern San Diego County's high country and borderlands are mapped here in the early sixties within the Cleveland National Forest. Researchers can trace the water systems of Morena Reservoir, find old family sites like Bratton Ranch, and locate the historic Barrett Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1979 Map of El Cajon
    1979 Map of El Cajon
    1979 El Cajon
    1979 Print · USGS
    Southern San Diego County and its mountain-to-desert transition are captured here in the late seventies. Researchers can trace the winding San Diego & Arizona Eastern RR, locate rural settlements like Jacumba, and explore the sprawling Cleveland National Forest.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1996 Map of Potrero, 2002 Print
    1996 Map of Potrero, 2002 Print
    1996 Potrero
    2002 Print · USGS
    The international border near Potrero and Tecate is captured here in the mid-1990s, showing a landscape of high valleys and ranchos. Researchers can trace the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, find small clusters at Canyon City, and locate dozens of named Mexican ranchos like Establo 85.
  37. 2012 Map of Potrero, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Potrero, 2012 Print
    2012 Potrero
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Potrero, including Tecate, Canyon City, and other nearby areas
  40. 2015 Map of Potrero, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Potrero, 2015 Print
    2015 Potrero
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Potrero, including Tecate, Canyon City, and other nearby areas
  43. 2018 Map of Potrero, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Potrero, 2018 Print
    2018 Potrero
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Potrero, including Tecate, Canyon City, and other nearby areas
  46. 2021 Map of Potrero, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Potrero, 2021 Print
    2021 Potrero
    2021 Print · USGS
    The international border at Tecate and the valley communities of Potrero are documented in this 2021 study. Genealogists can locate the Potrero Cemetery while hikers trace the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail through Bell Valley.
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