1950s Maps of Poway, California

1. 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.

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4. 1952 Map of Poway Valley, 1954 Print

   

   1952 Poway Valley

   1954 Print · USGS

   The Poway Valley of the early fifties is captured here as a rural landscape beginning its transition into a major suburban and military hub. Genealogists and local historians can trace early school sites like Pomerado Sch and Midland Sch alongside the expansive Miramar Naval Air Station Reservation.

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7. 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.

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10. 1954 Map of San Pasqual, 1957 Print

    

    1954 San Pasqual

    1957 Print · USGS

    The valleys and peaks of San Diego County are captured here in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape of sprawling ranches and early aviation. Local historians can trace family-named sites like Fenton Ranch and find the Indian Cem near the San Pasqual Battlefield State Historical Monument.

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13. 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.

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16. 1955 Map of San Vicente Reservoir, 1956 Print

    

    1955 San Vicente Reservoir

    1956 Print · USGS

    San Diego's backcountry in the mid-1950s is defined by its deep canyons and the early footprints of major water infrastructure. Local historians can trace family landholdings like Goodan Ranch and Wildwood Ranch alongside the vast Camp Elliott Naval Reservation.

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19. 1956 Map of Santa Ana

    

    1956 Santa Ana

    1956 Print · USGS

    Southern California underwent massive mid-century transformation as suburban growth met major military and water projects. Trace the postwar expansion of Santa Ana and Riverside, the layout of Camp Pendleton, and the path of the Colorado River Aqueduct.

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22. 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.

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25. 1959 Map of Santa Ana, 1971 Print

    

    1959 Santa Ana

    1971 Print · USGS

    Southern California is captured in a decade of transformation, from the Orange County coast to the desert floor. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of Camp Pendleton, March Air Force Base, and the original Ortega Highway.

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