1904 Map of San Diego

About this map

San Diego sits at the heart of this early 20th-century coastal landscape, showing the city's dense grid expanding toward the foothills and south along the shore. The map illustrates a period of significant coastal development, with the Coronado R. R. and the Southern California R. R. connecting established hubs like National City and Chula Vista to the broader region. The geography is dominated by the narrow Coronado peninsula and the strategically significant North Island, separated then by the Spanish Bight.