2012 Map of Beauty Mountain

About this map

Beauty Mountain and Beauty Peak dominate this high-desert landscape in northern San Diego County, marking a terrain of dramatic canyons and scattered water sources. The area is defined by its deep drainages, including Million Dollar Canyon and Talmadge Canyon, which flow toward the southern valleys. Settlement is sparse, concentrated primarily in the north at Terwilliger Valley and in the south within Chihuahua Valley, where Mitchell Camp and Adobe Springs are located. This 2012 survey illustrates a rugged ranching and conservation landscape where seasonal water is critical, as evidenced by several named springs like Iron Spring and Dick Spring. The southern portion of the map follows the course of Chihuahua Cr as it makes its way toward the San Luis Rey River, which cuts across the far southeastern corner.