1960 Map of Beauty Mountain

About this map

The Cahuilla Indian Reservation borders the northern reaches of this mid-century topographic survey, where high-desert valleys and rugged peaks define the border of Riverside and San Diego counties. The landscape is marked by a network of seasonal water sources and canyons, including the curiously named Million Dollar Spring and Talmadge Spring. To the south, Chihuahua Valley serves as a primary drainage for Chihuahua Creek, while the presence of the Pawnee Mine suggests the region's enduring history of prospecting.