1960s Maps of San Diego, California

Explore 12 historic maps of San Diego from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — 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 1960s, 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 1960s, 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.
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Start exploring San Diego's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.


San Diego, CA maps

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  1. 1960 Map of Santa Ana
    1960 Map of Santa Ana
    1960 Santa Ana
    1960 Print · USGS
    Southern California's coastal plains and inland deserts meet in this mid-century survey of the burgeoning Orange and Riverside county corridors. Researchers can trace the layout of early freeway systems, find tribal lands like the Soboba Indian Reservation, and locate military landmarks such as March Field.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1965 Map of Santa Ana
    1965 Map of Santa Ana
    1965 Santa Ana
    1965 Print · USGS
    Southern California is captured in a decade of rapid growth, showing the coastal expansion from Santa Ana down to Oceanside. Genealogists and historians can trace the mid-century development of places like Garden Grove or the rural reaches of Escondido and the Palomar Observatory.

  3. 1967 Map of Point Loma
    1967 Map of Point Loma
    1967 Point Loma
    1967 Print · USGS
    San Diego and Coronado during the late sixties show a landscape defined by naval power and rapid urban growth. Trace the development of Balboa Park, the legacy of Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, and the era's new San Diego-Coronado Bay Bridge.
    5 unique versions available

  4. 1967 Map of La Mesa, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of La Mesa, 1969 Print
    1967 La Mesa
    1969 Print · USGS
    San Diego and La Mesa expand rapidly into the canyons and mesas during the late sixties. Genealogists and historians can locate dozens of neighborhood schools, the newly built San Diego Stadium, and the historic Mission San Diego de Alcala.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1967 Map of National City, 1970 Print
    1967 Map of National City, 1970 Print
    1967 National City
    1970 Print · USGS
    The South Bay region of San Diego undergoes rapid suburbanization in the late sixties as new freeways bridge the coastal mesas. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Lincoln Acres and Chula Vista or locate landmarks like La Vista Cem and the Naval Radio Sta.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1967 Map of La Jolla, 1970 Print
    1967 Map of La Jolla, 1970 Print
    1967 La Jolla
    1970 Print · USGS
    Coastal San Diego is seen here during a transformative era of mid-century growth and freeway expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of neighborhoods from La Jolla to Serra Mesa, finding landmarks like Sea World Aquatic Park and the San Diego Serra Museum.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1967 Map of Poway, 1970 Print
    1967 Map of Poway, 1970 Print
    1967 Poway
    1970 Print · USGS
    Poway was transitioning from a rural valley into a suburban center in the late sixties. Genealogists and locals can locate several district schools and landmarks like Dearborn Memorial Park and the Miramar Naval Air Station.
    5 unique versions available

  8. 1967 Map of Del Mar, 1970 Print
    1967 Map of Del Mar, 1970 Print
    1967 Del Mar
    1970 Print · USGS
    Coastal San Diego is captured here in the late sixties as the suburban and institutional landscape began to transform the canyons and bluffs. Trace the early footprints of the Salk Institute, Del Mar Race Track, and the expansive Miramar Naval Air Station.
    3 unique versions available

  9. 1967 Map of Imperial Beach, 1970 Print
    1967 Map of Imperial Beach, 1970 Print
    1967 Imperial Beach
    1970 Print · USGS
    The South Bay region during the late sixties shows a landscape of growing suburbs and military installations along the Pacific. Researchers can trace the development of Chula Vista neighborhoods and find sites like the Border Patrol Headquarters and Mt Olivet Cem.

  10. 1967 Map of Imperial Beach, 1977 Print
    1967 Map of Imperial Beach, 1977 Print
    1967 Imperial Beach
    1977 Print · USGS
    The South Bay and international border come alive in this mid-century survey, documenting the growth of Imperial Beach and Chula Vista. Trace the path of the S D & A E RR, locate Mt Olivet Cem, or examine the Salt Evaporators at the bay's edge.

  11. 1968 Map of Escondido, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Escondido, 1970 Print
    1968 Escondido
    1970 Print · USGS
    Escondido and the northern San Diego hinterlands undergo rapid transformation in the late sixties as suburban development meets ranching history. Researchers can trace the early growth of Rancho Bernardo and locate historic sites like St Marys Sch and Del Dios.
    5 unique versions available

  12. 1968 Map of Rancho Santa Fe, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Rancho Santa Fe, 1970 Print
    1968 Rancho Santa Fe
    1970 Print · USGS
    This coastal San Diego County landscape in the late sixties reveals a mix of historic ranchos and emerging citrus-belt settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace early estates like Osuna, locate the Olivenhain Cemetery, or find ancient Petroglyphs near Harmony Grove.
    4 unique versions available

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