1900s (20th Century) Maps of Solana Beach, California

1. 1901 Map of Escondido

   

   1901 Escondido

   1901 Print · USGS

   Inland San Diego County was a landscape of citrus groves and cattle ranges at the dawn of the twentieth century. Genealogists can trace family footprints in early settlements like Escondido and Bernardo, or follow the rail path of the Southern California R. R. Escondido Branch.

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4. 1901 Map of Oceanside

   

   1901 Oceanside

   1901 Print · USGS

   Coastal San Diego County is captured at the turn of the century, showing the early rail-driven growth of the shoreline. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Oceanside, Carlsbad, and the San Luis Rey Mission along the Surf Line rail route.

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7. 1901 Map of San Luis Rey

   

   1901 San Luis Rey

   1901 Print · USGS

   Northern San Diego County is shown at the turn of the century as a landscape of sprawling ranchos, early coastal railroads, and secluded mountain valleys. Researchers can trace the routes of the California Southern RR or locate early settlements like De Luz, Pala, and the Temecula Indian Res.

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10. 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.

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13. 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.

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16. 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.

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19. 1942 Map of Oceanside

    

    1942 Oceanside

    1942 Print · USGS

    Northern San Diego County coastal life during the early 1940s is shown here along the Pacific shoreline. Researchers can trace the original footprints of Carlsbad, Encinitas, and Leucadia, or find family landmarks like Libby Sch and the San Luis Rey Mission.

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22. 1942 Map of Escondido

    

    1942 Escondido

    1942 Print · USGS

    Northern San Diego County is captured here in the early 1940s, showing the inland citrus and ranching valleys before major development. Researchers can locate early schoolhouses like Rincon Sch and trace the original Escondido Branch rail line.

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25. 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.

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28. 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.

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31. 1948 Map of Rancho Santa Fe, 1955 Print

    

    1948 Rancho Santa Fe

    1955 Print · USGS

    Coastal San Diego County appears here shortly after the war, when the landscape was still defined by large ranchos and quiet canyons. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of Rancho Santa Fe, find early mining sites like the Pyrophyllite Mine, or locate ancient Petroglyphs.

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34. 1948 Map of Encinitas, 1955 Print

    

    1948 Encinitas

    1955 Print · USGS

    Northern San Diego County’s coastline comes alive in the late 1940s as a series of distinct surfside villages. Trace the early development of Leucadia, Encinitas, and Solana Beach along the historic Coast Highway.

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37. 1949 Map of Encinitas

    

    1949 Encinitas

    1949 Print · USGS

    Coastal San Diego County comes alive in the late 1940s as rail and road connected seaside towns like Leucadia and Solana Beach. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of the San Dieguito Union H. S. and the historic Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe rail line.

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40. 1949 Map of Rancho Santa Fe

    

    1949 Rancho Santa Fe

    1949 Print · USGS

    North coastal San Diego County is shown here in the late 1940s, a landscape of sprawling ranchos and early hilltop settlements. Researchers can trace historic boundaries like Los Encenitos and locate landmarks such as Olivenhain and the Pyrophyllite Mine.

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43. 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.

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46. 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.

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49. 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.

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52. 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.

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55. 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.

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58. 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.

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61. 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.

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64. 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.

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67. 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.

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70. 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.

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73. 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.

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