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1950 Map of Boucher Hill

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Boucher Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

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Mission Indian Reserve and several neighboring tribal lands dominate this mountainous reach of the Cleveland National Forest in the mid-century. The landscape is a complex network of canyons and peaks, including Boucher Hill and Palomar Mountain, where the Palomar Mountain (PO) and Sunday School Flats provide isolated hubs of activity. The lower elevations are defined by the San Luis Rey River and the Escondido Canal, which supported the early hydraulic and agricultural development of the region.

Genealogists and local historians can locate several sacred and historic sites, including the St Bartholomew Cem and Indian Cem. Evidence of early 20th-century industry is found at the Mack Mine, Victor Mine, and Clark Mine south of Rincon. This survey also records unique facilities like the Happyland Sanitarium and the County Prison Camp, reflecting the specialized land use in this part of San Diego County during the post-war era.