1948 Map of Boucher Hill

About this map

The Rincon Indian Reservation and La Jolla Indian Reservation dominate the southern landscape of this mid-century survey, where the San Luis Rey River winds through the valley floor. High-altitude settlements and camps are scattered across the slopes of Boucher Hill, including the Palomar Mountain (PO) and the County Prison Camp near Chimney Creek. The era's local infrastructure is evident in the presence of the Happyland Sanitarium and the Pauma Valley Sch. Economic activity is represented by small-scale mining operations like the Mack Mine and Victor Mine, while the St Bartholomew Cem and Pauma Valley Cem provide essential anchor points for genealogical research. The transition from the alluvial Pauma Valley to the heavily forested heights of the Cleveland National Forest highlights a rugged topography crisscrossed by the Mission Indian Reserve Trail and Gomez Trail.