1947 Map of La Mesa
USGS Topo · Published 1947About this map
State College stands at the center of this 1940s landscape, marking the eastward expansion of San Diego's academic and residential footprint. The surrounding neighborhoods of Normal Hts, Kensington Park, and East San Diego show a dense street grid of schools and residences, including Hoover High Sch and the Sacred Heart Sch, while the Rest Haven Preventorium occupies a quiet pocket of the hills. North of the developed blocks, the San Diego River winds through Mission Valley and the steep walls of Mission Gorge. This rugged terrain remains largely dominated by military activity and water infrastructure, featuring the Marine Corps Gun Range and the Murray Reservoir. The map illustrates the sharp boundary between the burgeoning mid-century suburban grid and the undeveloped canyons of Fortuna Mtn and Cowles Mtn.
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