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1996 Map of Point Loma

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of Point Loma
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2001
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2001

About this map

The southern tip of the Point Loma peninsula is defined by the Cabrillo National Monument and the extensive US Coast Guard Reservation, overlooking the strategic entrance to San Diego Bay. This mid-1990s survey illustrates a landscape dominated by major military installations, including the massive Naval Air Station North Island and the US Naval Amphibious Base situated along the slender Silver Strand. Across the water, the urban density of San Diego is visible, featuring landmarks like Balboa Park and the US Naval Hospital.

On the western shore, residential communities such as Ocean Beach and Loma Portal meet the Pacific Ocean at the Sunset Cliffs. The map captures a high degree of institutional development, from Point Loma Nazarene College on the cliffs to the sprawling San Diego International Airport (Lindbergh Field) adjacent to the US Marine Corps Recruiting Depot. Neighborhoods like Roseville and La Playa line the sheltered waters of Shelter Island Basin, reflecting the area's deep-rooted maritime and military character.