Old Maps of Allied Gardens, San Diego for Academic Research

1. 1903 Map of La Jolla

   

   1903 La Jolla

   1903 Print · USGS

   Coastal San Diego at the turn of the century shows a landscape of deep canyons and emerging rail towns before the rapid expansion of the modern city. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements like Old Town, Pacific Beach, and the inland community of Poway along the Southern California R. R.

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4. 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.

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7. 1930 Map of La Jolla, 1955 Print

   

   1930 La Jolla

   1955 Print · USGS

   Coastal San Diego was undergoing a rapid transformation in the early 1930s as military footprints and rail lines reshaped the landscape. Researchers can trace the early development of La Jolla and Pacific Beach or locate old sites like Camp Kearney and Merton.

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10. 1942 Map of La Mesa

    

    1942 La Mesa

    1942 Print · USGS

    San Diego and La Mesa appear here in the early 1940s, showing a landscape of growing residential neighborhoods and rugged canyon terrain. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous early schools like Hoover High Sch, the grounds of State College, and the historic Mission San Diego.

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13. 1947 Map of La Mesa

    

    1947 La Mesa

    1947 Print · USGS

    San Diego's eastern suburbs were rapidly expanding in the late 1930s and 1940s as residential blocks pushed toward the foothills. Trace the early development of Normal Hts and State College alongside landmarks like the Murray Reservoir and Grantville.

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16. 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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19. 1953 Map of La Mesa, 1955 Print

    

    1953 La Mesa

    1955 Print · USGS

    The eastern edge of San Diego and La Mesa are captured during a period of mid-century suburban expansion. Genealogists and local historians can trace neighborhood growth through San Diego State College and local schools like Hoover High Sch.

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22. 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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25. 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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28. 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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31. 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.

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34. 1979 Map of San Diego, 1980 Print

    

    1979 San Diego

    1980 Print · USGS

    San Diego and the southern California coastline are shown in the late seventies as the region's modern layout became firmly established. Researchers can trace the extensive military footprint at Miramar and find local landmarks from Cabrillo National Monument to Mission Bay Park.

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37. 1994 Map of La Mesa, 1998 Print

    

    1994 La Mesa

    1998 Print · USGS

    San Diego and La Mesa undergo significant mid-century suburban expansion as military and educational institutions anchor the landscape. Trace local development near San Diego State University, the historic Mission San Diego de Alcala, and Lake Murray.

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40. 2021 Map of La Mesa, 2021 Print

    

    2021 La Mesa

    2021 Print · USGS

    The San Diego interior and its neighboring cities are captured here in the contemporary era as suburban development meets the ridges of the Peninsular Ranges. Researchers can trace the boundaries of San Diego and La Mesa while locating landmarks like Murray Reservoir and San Diego State University.

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