1942 Map of Point Loma

About this map

Point Loma and the surrounding San Diego coastline are depicted here just as the United States entered the second World War. This survey by C.P. McKinley captures the heavy military and naval footprint of the era, dominated by the U S Naval Reservation on North Island and the grounds of Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery along the peninsula. The urban grid of San Diego extends through Hillcrest and North Park, featuring the Zoological Park and Morley Field. Across the San Diego Bay, the resort character of Coronado is evident, complete with the Coronado Country Club and the seasonal Tent City along the Silver Strand. Cultural landmarks such as the Theosophical Hdqrs and numerous local schools like Theodore Roosevelt Junior High School provide a look at the established civic life of the region during the early 1940s.