Loading map...

1949 Map of Bonsall

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Bonsall
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1949
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1949

About this map

The San Luis Rey River winds through this 1949 landscape, serving as the primary geographic corridor for a region defined by scattered ranches and emerging residential developments. The community of Bonsall sits near the river's junction with Fallbrook Road, while nearby San Luis Rey Heights and Winterwarm show the early mid-century settlement patterns of northern San Diego County. This survey records a distinct rural character, featuring specific family-named holdings like the Dunn Ranch, Circle R Ranch, and Rancho Viejo.

Educational and recreational sites are prominently marked, including the Duffy Ranch Sch and the wooded grounds of Live Oak Park. The eastern boundary of the Fallbrook Naval Reservation occupies the northwest corner, illustrating the era's military presence. For researchers, the map provides detailed locations for critical water infrastructure like the Bird Pumping Sta and Lang Pumping Sta, alongside natural landmarks such as Monserate Mountain and Mt Ararat.