1903 Map of La Jolla

About this map

Camp Kearney sits atop the central mesas of this Southern California landscape, which was surveyed at the start of the 20th century and later updated to show the early urban expansion of San Diego. The coastline is defined by the distinct grid of La Jolla and the developing waterfront at Pacific Beach, while the Southern California R. R. follows the narrow canyons and coastal bluffs. Further inland, the map captures a network of rural settlements like Poway and Miramar connected by winding roads through Los Penasquitos Canyon and Rose Canyon. The southern edge reveals the historical core of the region at Old Town and the broad floodplains of the San Diego River and Mission Valley. Large land grants such as El Cajon and Ex Mission San Diego still dominate the parceling of the interior hills, providing a window into the transition from pastoral ranchos to organized townships.