Old Maps of Shelter Valley, California

Explore 17 old maps of Shelter Valley, spanning from 1931 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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  1. 1931 Map of Vallecito
    1931 Map of Vallecito
    1931 Vallecito
    1931 Print · USGS
    The Colorado Desert and its surrounding ranges are mapped here in the early thirties, showcasing a landscape defined by scarce water and massive terrain. Genealogists can trace isolated desert outposts like Fig Tree John and Agua Dulce or the original footprint of Borego Springs.

  2. 1939 Map of Borrego, 1956 Print
    1939 Map of Borrego, 1956 Print
    1939 Borrego
    1956 Print · USGS
    The San Diego backcountry in the late thirties shows a rugged landscape of early desert outposts and pioneer trails. Trace the historic Overland Stage Route as it passes through Blair Valley and locate early landmarks like Borrego Desert Lodge.

  3. 1942 Map of Borego, 1943 Print
    1942 Map of Borego, 1943 Print
    1942 Borego
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Anza-Borrego desert region during the early Forties reveals a landscape of pioneer trails and early tourism. Trace the Old Overland Stage Route past Las Arena Ranch or locate early outposts like Desert Lodge and Yaqui Well.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1943 Map of Vallecito
    1943 Map of Vallecito
    1943 Vallecito
    1943 Print · USGS
    The Colorado Desert during the early 1940s is captured here, showing the remote ranching outposts and new state park boundaries. Genealogists can trace family holdings like Oliver Ranch and Rancho De Anza or locate historic sites such as Borrego School and the Gypsum Mine.

  5. 1947 Map of Santa Ana, 1949 Print
    1947 Map of Santa Ana, 1949 Print
    1947 Santa Ana
    1949 Print · USGS
    Southern California is depicted here in the late forties, showing the expansion of the Inland Empire and the Orange County coast. Researchers can trace the early layout of Palm Springs or locate long-standing tribal lands like the Pala Indian Reservation and Rincon Indian Res.

  6. 1949 Map of Santa Ana
    1949 Map of Santa Ana
    1949 Santa Ana
    1949 Print · USGS
    Southern California underwent a profound transformation in the late 1940s as military installations and citrus groves shared the landscape. Researchers can trace early coastal growth at Laguna Beach, military history at Camp Pendleton, and the rail corridors of the Pacific Electric.

  7. 1956 Map of Santa Ana
    1956 Map of Santa Ana
    1956 Santa Ana
    1956 Print · USGS
    Southern California underwent massive mid-century transformation as suburban growth met major military and water projects. Trace the postwar expansion of Santa Ana and Riverside, the layout of Camp Pendleton, and the path of the Colorado River Aqueduct.

  8. 1959 Map of Earthquake Valley, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Earthquake Valley, 1960 Print
    1959 Earthquake Valley
    1960 Print · USGS
    San Diego’s high desert comes alive in the late fifties, where early transportation corridors meet the desert floor. Trace the Old Overland Stage Route through Earthquake Valley past landmarks like Scissors Crossing and the Yaguitepec Site.
    5 unique versions available

  9. 1959 Map of Borrego, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Borrego, 1961 Print
    1959 Borrego
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Colorado Desert in the late fifties is captured here during a period of transition for San Diego County's back country. Trace historic western transit along the Old Overland Stage Route or locate landmarks like Yaqui Well and the Ensign Ranch Airstrip.
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1959 Map of Santa Ana, 1971 Print
    1959 Map of Santa Ana, 1971 Print
    1959 Santa Ana
    1971 Print · USGS
    Southern California is captured in a decade of transformation, from the Orange County coast to the desert floor. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of Camp Pendleton, March Air Force Base, and the original Ortega Highway.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1960 Map of Santa Ana
    1960 Map of Santa Ana
    1960 Santa Ana
    1960 Print · USGS
    Southern California's coastal plains and inland deserts meet in this mid-century survey of the burgeoning Orange and Riverside county corridors. Researchers can trace the layout of early freeway systems, find tribal lands like the Soboba Indian Reservation, and locate military landmarks such as March Field.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1965 Map of Santa Ana
    1965 Map of Santa Ana
    1965 Santa Ana
    1965 Print · USGS
    Southern California is captured in a decade of rapid growth, showing the coastal expansion from Santa Ana down to Oceanside. Genealogists and historians can trace the mid-century development of places like Garden Grove or the rural reaches of Escondido and the Palomar Observatory.

  13. 1982 Map of Borrego Valley, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Borrego Valley, 1983 Print
    1982 Borrego Valley
    1983 Print · USGS
    The high desert and coastal mountains of San Diego County come together in the early eighties. Researchers can trace the boundaries of the Los Coyotes Indian Reservation or locate the Desert Queen Mine and Palomar Observatory.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 2012 Map of Earthquake Valley, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Earthquake Valley, 2012 Print
    2012 Earthquake Valley
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelter Valley, including San Diego County, United States, and other nearby areas

  15. 2015 Map of Earthquake Valley, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Earthquake Valley, 2015 Print
    2015 Earthquake Valley
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelter Valley, including San Diego County, United States, and other nearby areas

  16. 2018 Map of Earthquake Valley, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Earthquake Valley, 2018 Print
    2018 Earthquake Valley
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelter Valley, including San Diego County, United States, and other nearby areas

  17. 2021 Map of Earthquake Valley, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Earthquake Valley, 2021 Print
    2021 Earthquake Valley
    2021 Print · USGS
    San Diego County's high desert valleys are shown in the early twenty-first century, centered on the historic Great Southern Overland Stage Rte. Trace old paths through Foot and Walker Pass or find the Sentence Cienaga and Ghost Mtn.

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