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1959 Map of Agua Caliente Springs

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Agua Caliente Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The Old Overland Stage Route traces a historic path of western migration across this 1959 survey of San Diego County, marking the transition from the Tierra Blanca Mountains into the arid expanse of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. The map preserves a critical snapshot of mid-century desert settlement and recreation, anchored by the Vallecito Stage Station County Park and the nearby Agua Caliente County Park. These sites, along with isolated landmarks like the Crawford Ranch, highlight the importance of water sources in this landscape, where names like Burro Spring and Agua Caliente Springs indicate vital oases.

Transportation patterns are dominated by the rugged Jeep Trail and the emerging Vallecito-Sweeney Pass Road, serving the remote reaches of Vallecito Valley. Notable genealogical and historical markers include identified Graves near the old stage station and the presence of a Landing Strip, reflecting the post-war era's increasing accessibility to the California desert. The terrain detail reveals the complex network of washes, such as Canebrake Wash and June Wash, which have historically dictated travel and survival in this corner of the state.