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1968 Map of San Luis Rey, 1969 Print
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1968 Map of San Luis Rey

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

Mission San Luis Rey de Francia stands as a focal point in the northern reach of this coastal landscape, situated just south of the San Luis Rey River. By the late 1960s, the surrounding area shows significant suburban development and institutional growth, with the Army and Navy Academy and Miracosta College establishing a strong educational presence. The coastline is defined by the growing centers of Oceanside, South Oceanside, and Carlsbad, where the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad tracks parallel the shore near the Buena Vista Lagoon. To the north, the massive Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base occupies the Ysidora Basin. Inland, the transition from urban plots to the hills is marked by an Open Pit Mine and several country clubs, illustrating the era's mix of resource extraction and leisure-based land use.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1968
Date Published1969
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain