1900s (20th Century) Maps of San Diego, California

Explore 79 historic maps of San Diego from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 San Diego's landscape evolved across the 1900s, 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 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring San Diego's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.


San Diego, CA maps

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  1. 1901 Map of Elcajon
    1901 Map of Elcajon
    1901 Elcajon
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego, including El Cajon, La Mesa, and other nearby areas

  2. 1901 Map of Escondido
    1901 Map of Escondido
    1901 Escondido
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego, including Oceanside, Escondido, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  3. 1901 Map of San Luis Rey
    1901 Map of San Luis Rey
    1901 San Luis Rey
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego, including Oceanside, Escondido, and other nearby areas
    8 unique versions available

  4. 1903 Map of Cuyamaca
    1903 Map of Cuyamaca
    1903 Cuyamaca
    1903 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego, including Chula Vista, El Cajon, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

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

  6. 1903 Map of Elcajon
    1903 Map of Elcajon
    1903 Elcajon
    1903 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego, including El Cajon, La Mesa, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  7. 1903 Map of Ramona
    1903 Map of Ramona
    1903 Ramona
    1903 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego, including Escondido, Poway, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  8. 1904 Map of San Diego
    1904 Map of San Diego
    1904 San Diego
    1904 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego, including Tijuana, Chula Vista, and other nearby areas
    9 unique versions available

  9. 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 San Diego, including Tijuana, Chula Vista, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  10. 1930 Map of La Jolla, 1955 Print
    1930 Map of La Jolla, 1955 Print
    1930 La Jolla
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego, including El Cajon, La Mesa, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1930 Map of San Diego, 1960 Print
    1930 Map of San Diego, 1960 Print
    1930 San Diego
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego, including Tijuana, Chula Vista, and other nearby areas

  12. 1939 Map of El Cajon, 1955 Print
    1939 Map of El Cajon, 1955 Print
    1939 El Cajon
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego, including El Cajon, La Mesa, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1942 Map of Poway Valley
    1942 Map of Poway Valley
    1942 Poway Valley
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego, including Santee, Poway, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1942 Map of La Mesa
    1942 Map of La Mesa
    1942 La Mesa
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego, including El Cajon, La Mesa, and other nearby areas

  15. 1942 Map of Escondido
    1942 Map of Escondido
    1942 Escondido
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego, including Oceanside, Escondido, and other nearby areas

  16. 1942 Map of Point Loma
    1942 Map of Point Loma
    1942 Point Loma
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego, including National City, Coronado, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1942 Map of El Cajon
    1942 Map of El Cajon
    1942 El Cajon
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego, including El Cajon, La Mesa, and other nearby areas

  18. 1942 Map of Ramona, 1947 Print
    1942 Map of Ramona, 1947 Print
    1942 Ramona
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego, including Escondido, Poway, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1943 Map of Del Mar
    1943 Map of Del Mar
    1943 Del Mar
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego, including Solana Beach, Fairbanks Ranch, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1943 Map of La Jolla
    1943 Map of La Jolla
    1943 La Jolla
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego, including San Diego County, United States, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  21. 1943 Map of San Ysidro
    1943 Map of San Ysidro
    1943 San Ysidro
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego, including Tijuana, Chula Vista, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1943 Map of Jamul
    1943 Map of Jamul
    1943 Jamul
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego, including Chula Vista, La Presa, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1944 Map of National City
    1944 Map of National City
    1944 National City
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego, including Chula Vista, La Mesa, and other nearby areas

  24. 1947 Map of La Mesa
    1947 Map of La Mesa
    1947 La Mesa
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego, including El Cajon, La Mesa, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1947 Map of Ramona
    1947 Map of Ramona
    1947 Ramona
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers San Diego, including Escondido, Poway, and other nearby areas

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