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1953 Map of La Jolla, 1955 Print
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1953 Map of La Jolla

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The coast of La Jolla and Pacific Beach reveals a mid-century landscape of rapid postwar expansion and institutional growth. The Scripps Institute of Oceanography sits prominently on the northern shore, while the inland areas show the emergence of neighborhoods like Clairemont and Linda Vista. This era was defined by a heavy military and aviation presence, with the Camp Mathews Naval Res and Miramar Naval Air Station flanking the developing residential grid. Transportation through the canyons was anchored by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad, which passed through Rose Canyon near sidings at Elvira and Moreno. Cultural and educational landmarks are dense, ranging from the Junipero Serra Museum in Old Town to the Brown Military Academy and The Bishops School, reflecting the diverse social fabric of early 1950s San Diego.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1953
Date Published1955
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions28.8 x 26.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain