Old Maps of Mid-City, San Diego for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 13 historic maps of Mid-City. 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 Mid-City.


Mid-City, San Diego maps

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  1. 1903 Map of La Jolla
    1903 Map of La Jolla
    1903 La Jolla
    1903 Print · USGS
    Covers Mid-City, including San Diego, El Cajon, and other nearby areas
    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
    Covers Mid-City, including Tijuana, San Diego, and other nearby areas
    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
    Covers Mid-City, including San Diego, El Cajon, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1942 Map of La Mesa
    1942 Map of La Mesa
    1942 La Mesa
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Mid-City, including San Diego, El Cajon, and other nearby areas

  5. 1947 Map of La Mesa
    1947 Map of La Mesa
    1947 La Mesa
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Mid-City, including San Diego, El Cajon, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1950 Map of San Diego, 1954 Print
    1950 Map of San Diego, 1954 Print
    1950 San Diego
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Mid-City, including Tijuana, San Diego, and other nearby areas

  7. 1953 Map of La Mesa, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of La Mesa, 1955 Print
    1953 La Mesa
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Mid-City, including San Diego, El Cajon, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1954 Map of San Diego
    1954 Map of San Diego
    1954 San Diego
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Mid-City, including Tijuana, San Diego, and other nearby areas

  9. 1955 Map of San Diego
    1955 Map of San Diego
    1955 San Diego
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Mid-City, including Tijuana, San Diego, and other nearby areas

  10. 1958 Map of San Diego, 1961 Print
    1958 Map of San Diego, 1961 Print
    1958 San Diego
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Mid-City, including Tijuana, San Diego, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  11. 1967 Map of La Mesa, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of La Mesa, 1969 Print
    1967 La Mesa
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Mid-City, including San Diego, El Cajon, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  12. 1979 Map of San Diego, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of San Diego, 1980 Print
    1979 San Diego
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Mid-City, including Tijuana, San Diego, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1994 Map of La Mesa, 1998 Print
    1994 Map of La Mesa, 1998 Print
    1994 La Mesa
    1998 Print · USGS
    Covers Mid-City, including San Diego, El Cajon, and other nearby areas

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