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1967 Map of Del Mar

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Del Mar
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

The coastal landscapes of northern San Diego County appear here in a state of mid-century transition, where established shorefront communities meet the rising tide of suburban expansion. The Del Mar Race Track stands as a prominent landmark near the mouth of the San Dieguito River, while the preserved bluffs of Torrey Pines State Reserve contrast with the burgeoning developments at Del Mar Heights and Mira Mesa.

Institutional growth is evident through the inclusion of the Univ of Calif San Diego and the iconic Salk Institute. The mapping documents the complex topography of canyons, including McGonigle Canyon and Carroll Canyon, that channel the region's geography. To the south, the scale of the Miramar Naval Air Station reflects the area's significant military footprint during this era, while the Atchison Topeka and San Diego railroad line follows the shoreline, serving as a vital transport artery.