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1949 Map of Escondido

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Escondido
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

Escondido serves as the focal point of this late 1940s survey, illustrating a transition from agricultural roots to mid-century growth. The city limits surround a grid of streets including San Diego Avenue and Felicita Drive, with education centered at Union High Sch and the Union Elementary Schools. Local industry and infrastructure are represented by the Bernardo Winery, a Sewage Disposal plant, and the path of the San Diego Aqueduct cutting through the terrain.

South of the city, the landscape is dominated by the waters of Lake Hodges and the rugged peaks of Bernardo Mtn and Battle Mtn. The A T & S F Ry railroad line provides a vital connection to the coast, while the Engle (private) Airport north of Escondido Creek reflects the era's expanding aviation. Ranching remains a key feature of the outlying valleys, with named sites like Cloverdale Ranch and Rancho Del Sueno scattered across San Pasqual Valley and La Jolla Valley.