1948 Map of Encinitas

About this map

Coastal San Diego County is defined here by a series of significant tidal lagoons and linear transport corridors that shaped its mid-century growth. The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad and the Coast Highway run in tight parallel along the shoreline of the Gulf of Santa Catalina, connecting the distinct communities of Leucadia, Encinitas, and Cardiff-by-the-Sea. The landscape is characterized by its dramatic drainage systems, including the wide Batiquitos Lagoon and the southern San Elijo Lagoon, which break up the coastal terrace. Inland, the map reveals the traditional boundaries of Los Encenitos and the more agricultural character of the Green Encinitas Valley. Local educational infrastructure is represented by the San Dieguito Union H. S., while smaller settlements like Ponto and Beacon mark the transition points between the larger townships and the open coastal canyons.