Old Maps of Clairemont, San Diego for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 13 historic maps of Clairemont. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Clairemont.


Clairemont, San Diego maps

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  1. 1903 Map of La Jolla
    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.
    9 unique versions available

  2. 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

  3. 1930 Map of La Jolla, 1955 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1943 Map of La Jolla
    1943 Map of La Jolla
    1943 La Jolla
    1943 Print · USGS
    San Diego's coastline and inland mesas are captured here during the early 1940s, showing the early footprints of coastal neighborhoods. Researchers can trace historic landmarks like Scripps Institute of Oceanography, Crystal Pier, and the Brown Military Academy.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 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.

  6. 1953 Map of La Jolla, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of La Jolla, 1955 Print
    1953 La Jolla
    1955 Print · USGS
    San Diego's coastline and canyons are captured in the early fifties during a period of significant suburban and military development. Genealogists and local historians can locate early schools and landmarks like The Bishops School, Old Town, and the Scripps Institute of Oceanography.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 1979 Map of San Diego, 1980 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1996 Map of La Jolla, 2000 Print
    1996 Map of La Jolla, 2000 Print
    1996 La Jolla
    2000 Print · USGS
    San Diego's coastal neighborhoods and canyons are shown at a peak of late-century suburban density. Trace the footprints of iconic sites like Sea World, the Mission San Diego De Alcala, and the sprawling campus of University of California San Diego.

  13. 2021 Map of La Jolla, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of La Jolla, 2021 Print
    2021 La Jolla
    2021 Print · USGS
    The San Diego coast is mapped in detail during the early 2020s, showing the dense neighborhood grids from Pacific Beach to University Heights. Researchers can trace the heritage of Old Town San Diego, locate the Presidio Hill Cem, and study the layout of Fiesta Island.

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