1948 Map of San Clemente

About this map

The coastal transition of the post-war California shoreline is captured here, centered on the growing town of San Clemente and the expansive military presence to the south. The map illustrates the town's early grid and its relationship with the San Clemente Pier, while the rugged interior of the Mission Viejo and Las Flores land grants remains largely undeveloped. This 1948 survey documents the era when the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad and the Coast Highway were the primary arteries connecting these coastal communities.