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1960 Map of Beauty Mountain

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Beauty Mountain
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Cahuilla Indian Reservation occupies the northern reaches of this mid-century survey, transitioning into the broad, arid expanse of Durasno Valley and Terwilliger Valley. The landscape is defined by its network of water sources and high-altitude landmarks, including Beauty Peak and Iron Spring Mountain. This era captures a period of early aviation and resource extraction, evidenced by the presence of Boden Field and mining sites like the Pawnee Mine and a Mica deposit.

Settlement patterns in 1960 were sparse, centered around established points such as Mitchell Camp and Mecca. The map provides a detailed view of the infrastructure supporting this remote area, from the Puerta La Cruz Truck Trail to numerous named springs like Million Dollar Spring and Adobe Springs. The boundary between Riverside and San Diego Counties bisects the quadrangle, cutting across Cooper Canyon and Iron Spring Canyon.