2021 Map of Boucher Hill

About this map

Pauma Valley sits at the base of steep northern San Diego County slopes, where the San Luis Rey River and the Escondido Canal trace the lower elevations. This modern survey reflects the complex land use of the region, from the residential and agricultural pockets of the valley floor to the protected wilderness of the Cleveland National Forest. Higher elevations are marked by landmarks like Palomar Mountain and Boucher Hill, with a network of trails including the Gomez Trl and Palomar Divide Firebreak Truck Trl winding through the canyons. Genealogy and local history are anchored by several notable sites, such as the Pauma Indian Cem, Saint Bartholomew Cem, and the Saint Francis Episcopal Church Memorial Garden near Rincon. These burial grounds and community spaces serve as permanent markers of long-standing settlement in the area.