1948 Map of Boucher Hill

About this map

Cleveland National Forest and the peaks of Palomar Mountain dominate this San Diego County landscape, where deep canyons and high plateaus meet several distinct tribal lands. The map documents a complex border network between the Pauma Indian Res, Rincon Indian Reservation, La Jolla Indian Reservation, and the Mission Indian Reserve. Down in the lowlands along the San Luis Rey River, small communities like Rincon and Pauma Valley serve as hubs for the local valley economy. Genealogy and local history researchers will find specific landmarks such as St Bartholomew Cem, the Pauma Valley Sch, and the unique Happyland Sanitarium. On the higher slopes, the presence of the County Prison Camp and various mining operations like the Mack Mine and Victor Mine reflect the varied industrial and social history of the mountain interior.