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1967 Map of La Mesa

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of La Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

The historic Mission San Diego de Alcala and the nearby Mission Dam and Flume Historic Site stand as cultural anchors in this mid-century landscape, illustrating the deep colonial roots beneath modern urban expansion. The 1960s and 70s brought rapid growth to the area, visible in the sprawling residential developments of Grantville, Normal Heights, and East San Diego. The educational landscape is particularly dense, anchored by the San Diego State College campus and numerous institutions like Helix High Sch and St Therese Academy.

Natural topography remains prominent despite the urbanization, with Cowles Mtn and Fortuna Mtn rising above the Mission Gorge and the San Diego River. In the northern section, the Miramar Naval Air Station and US Naval Res signify the significant military footprint in the region. Engineering for a growing population is evidenced by the San Diego Aqueduct and the Murray Reservoir, which provided essential water infrastructure for the burgeoning suburbs of La Mesa and El Cajon.