1943 Map of La Jolla

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Scripps Institute of Oceanography sits prominently along the northern coastline of this 1943 survey, marking a period when San Diego’s coastal communities were transitioning from early twentieth-century resort towns into established residential hubs. The map detail highlights the development of La Jolla, Pacific Beach, and Mission Beach, where the Crystal Pier stands as a distinct landmark. Inland, the landscape is defined by the steep relief of Soledad Mtn and the broad expanses of Kearney Mesa, which at this time featured aviation sites like the Rosedale Landing Field. The infrastructure of the era is anchored by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad through Rose Canyon and the San Diego Electric lines. Educational and institutional footprints are significant, from the Brown Military Academy to the Junipero Serra Museum Presidio Park overlooking the Mission Valley and the San Diego River.