Old Maps of Torrey Highlands, San Diego for Metal Detecting

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

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Torrey Highlands, 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 Del Mar
    1943 Map of Del Mar
    1943 Del Mar
    1943 Print · USGS
    Coastal San Diego County was a mix of quiet seaside towns and rugged inland ranching during the early 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads and landmarks like the Penasquitos Ranch, Soledad Sch, and the Mercy Hospital Farm.
    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 Del Mar, 1954 Print
    1953 Map of Del Mar, 1954 Print
    1953 Del Mar
    1954 Print · USGS
    Coastal San Diego County comes alive in the early fifties, showing the transition from agricultural ranch lands to a growing military and suburban corridor. Trace the historic SANTA FE line past Del Mar Race Track or locate the original Sorrento PO.
    3 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 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

  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. 1994 Map of Del Mar, 2000 Print
    1994 Map of Del Mar, 2000 Print
    1994 Del Mar
    2000 Print · USGS
    Coastal San Diego County comes into focus in the mid-1990s as suburban growth reaches the mesas above the Pacific. Trace local landmarks like the Del Mar Race Track, the Univ Of Calif San Diego campus, and the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.

  13. 2021 Map of Del Mar, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Del Mar, 2021 Print
    2021 Del Mar
    2021 Print · USGS
    Modern coastal San Diego and its northern suburbs are shown here in the 2020s, highlighting the balance between dense development and canyon preserves. Researchers can locate local landmarks like Eden Gardens, the Carmel Valley Cem, and the University of California San Diego.

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