1947 Map of Oceanside

About this map

The Naval Reservation dominates this coastal landscape just after World War II, illustrating the intensive military presence that defined the region's mid-century character. Centered on Camp Pendleton and Camp Del Mar, the map shows the transition from the marine training grounds to the developing civilian community of Oceanside. The infrastructure of the era is clearly marked by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad line and the Coast Highway, which parallel the shoreline of the Gulf of Santa Catalina.