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1942 Map of Escondido

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Escondido
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1942
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1942

About this map

Escondido serves as the primary hub of this 1942 survey, showing the city's grid before the post-war suburban expansion. The surrounding landscape is defined by the Santa Fe railroad's Escondido Branch and the winding course of the San Dieguito River. Significant water infrastructure is prominent, including the large Lake Hodges and the Pechstein Reservoir, which supported the region's agricultural growth.

Rural life is marked by several schools and social centers such as the Jesmond Dene Club, Rincon Sch, and Orange Glen Sch. The map reveals the early layout of coastal and inland communities like Rancho Santa Fe and San Marcos, nestled among the Merriam Mountains and Goat Hills. Local history enthusiasts can trace the old path of Woods Valley Road and identify long-standing landmarks like Felicita Park and the high point of Mt Whitney.