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2018 Map of La Jolla

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of La Jolla
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Old Town San Diego anchors the southern portion of this 2018 survey, marking the historic core of the city where the San Diego River meets the coastal plain. The landscape is a dense arrangement of established residential districts like Clairemont and North Clairemont alongside major academic and aviation hubs. The northern section is dominated by the Miramar Marine Corps Air Station (Joe Foss Field) and the high-tech corridors of University City, while the eastern side features the Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport and Serra Mesa.

Coastal geography is intricately detailed around Mission Bay, showing a complex system of inlets and islands including Fiesta Island and Vacation Isle. The topographic relief is defined by deep incisions like Tecolote Canyon and Rose Canyon, which create natural boundaries between neighborhoods. Educational institutions are prominent across the quadrangle, ranging from San Diego Mesa College to the Univ of San Diego, reflecting the modern character of this urban coastal environment.