1968 Map of Escondido

About this map

Escondido sits at the heart of this late-1960s landscape, showing a period of significant suburban expansion through the red-tinted development of the city core and the southern reach of Rancho Bernardo. The map reveals a transition from the structured residential grid of the central valley to the rugged hillsides, punctuated by landmarks like City Hall and Station. To the southwest, the waters of Lake Hodges are framed by Bernardo Mtn and Del Dios, while the San Dieguito River and San Pasqual River converge to the east. Local history is recorded in the placement of community institutions such as Felicita Sch, Juniper Sch, and St Marys Sch. The presence of the At & Sf railroad line and numerous quarries and gravel pits indicates the industrial underpinnings of the area, while the Rancho Bernardo Country Club and San Bernardo (Snook) park area highlight the growth of leisure and planned communities during this era.