Historical Maps of San Marcos, California

What stories do these 59 old maps tell about San Marcos's past? From 1893 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover San Marcos's history through maps:

  • Trace San Marcos's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
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Begin your journey into San Marcos's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


San Marcos, CA maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Escondido
    1893 Map of Escondido
    1893 Escondido
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers San Marcos, including San Diego, Oceanside, and other nearby areas

  2. 1893 Map of Escondido, 1897 Print
    1893 Map of Escondido, 1897 Print
    1893 Escondido
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers San Marcos, including San Diego, Oceanside, and other nearby areas

  3. 1901 Map of Escondido
    1901 Map of Escondido
    1901 Escondido
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers San Marcos, including San Diego, Oceanside, and other nearby areas

  4. 1901 Map of San Luis Rey
    1901 Map of San Luis Rey
    1901 San Luis Rey
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers San Marcos, including San Diego, Oceanside, and other nearby areas

  5. 1901 Map of San Luis Rey, 1906 Print
    1901 Map of San Luis Rey, 1906 Print
    1901 San Luis Rey
    1906 Print · USGS
    Covers San Marcos, including San Diego, Oceanside, and other nearby areas

  6. 1901 Map of Escondido, 1907 Print
    1901 Map of Escondido, 1907 Print
    1901 Escondido
    1907 Print · USGS
    Covers San Marcos, including San Diego, Oceanside, and other nearby areas

  7. 1901 Map of San Luis Rey, 1911 Print
    1901 Map of San Luis Rey, 1911 Print
    1901 San Luis Rey
    1911 Print · USGS
    Covers San Marcos, including San Diego, Oceanside, and other nearby areas

  8. 1901 Map of Escondido, 1913 Print
    1901 Map of Escondido, 1913 Print
    1901 Escondido
    1913 Print · USGS
    Covers San Marcos, including San Diego, Oceanside, and other nearby areas

  9. 1901 Map of San Luis Rey, 1921 Print
    1901 Map of San Luis Rey, 1921 Print
    1901 San Luis Rey
    1921 Print · USGS
    Covers San Marcos, including San Diego, Oceanside, and other nearby areas

  10. 1901 Map of Escondido, 1929 Print
    1901 Map of Escondido, 1929 Print
    1901 Escondido
    1929 Print · USGS
    Covers San Marcos, including San Diego, Oceanside, and other nearby areas

  11. 1901 Map of San Luis Rey, 1929 Print
    1901 Map of San Luis Rey, 1929 Print
    1901 San Luis Rey
    1929 Print · USGS
    Covers San Marcos, including San Diego, Oceanside, and other nearby areas

  12. 1901 Map of San Luis Rey, 1933 Print
    1901 Map of San Luis Rey, 1933 Print
    1901 San Luis Rey
    1933 Print · USGS
    Covers San Marcos, including San Diego, Oceanside, and other nearby areas

  13. 1901 Map of Escondido, 1937 Print
    1901 Map of Escondido, 1937 Print
    1901 Escondido
    1937 Print · USGS
    Covers San Marcos, including San Diego, Oceanside, and other nearby areas

  14. 1901 Map of San Luis Rey, 1941 Print
    1901 Map of San Luis Rey, 1941 Print
    1901 San Luis Rey
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers San Marcos, including San Diego, Oceanside, and other nearby areas

  15. 1901 Map of San Luis Rey, 1946 Print
    1901 Map of San Luis Rey, 1946 Print
    1901 San Luis Rey
    1946 Print · USGS
    Covers San Marcos, including San Diego, Oceanside, and other nearby areas

  16. 1901 Map of Escondido, 1946 Print
    1901 Map of Escondido, 1946 Print
    1901 Escondido
    1946 Print · USGS
    Covers San Marcos, including San Diego, Oceanside, and other nearby areas

  17. 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 San Marcos, including Tijuana, San Diego, and other nearby areas

  18. 1904 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 2, 1909 Print
    1904 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 2, 1909 Print
    1904 Southern California Sheet No. 2
    1909 Print · USGS
    Covers San Marcos, including Tijuana, San Diego, and other nearby areas

  19. 1904 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 2, 1914 Print
    1904 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 2, 1914 Print
    1904 Southern California Sheet No. 2
    1914 Print · USGS
    Covers San Marcos, including Tijuana, San Diego, and other nearby areas

  20. 1904 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 2, 1924 Print
    1904 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 2, 1924 Print
    1904 Southern California Sheet No. 2
    1924 Print · USGS
    Covers San Marcos, including Tijuana, San Diego, and other nearby areas

  21. 1904 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 2, 1948 Print
    1904 Map of Southern California Sheet No. 2, 1948 Print
    1904 Southern California Sheet No. 2
    1948 Print · USGS
    Covers San Marcos, including Tijuana, San Diego, and other nearby areas

  22. 1942 Map of Escondido
    1942 Map of Escondido
    1942 Escondido
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers San Marcos, including San Diego, Oceanside, and other nearby areas

  23. 1947 Map of Santa Ana, 1949 Print
    1947 Map of Santa Ana, 1949 Print
    1947 Santa Ana
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers San Marcos, including San Diego, Anaheim, and other nearby areas

  24. 1948 Map of Rancho Santa Fe, 1955 Print
    1948 Map of Rancho Santa Fe, 1955 Print
    1948 Rancho Santa Fe
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers San Marcos, including San Diego, Escondido, and other nearby areas

  25. 1948 Map of Valley Center, 1955 Print
    1948 Map of Valley Center, 1955 Print
    1948 Valley Center
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers San Marcos, including Escondido, Valley Center, and other nearby areas

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