1959 Map of Cameron Corners

About this map

Campo Indian Reservation and the La Posta Indian Reservation dominate this landscape within the Cleveland National Forest. The map documents a mid-century period of rural life in eastern San Diego County, centered on the small hub of Cameron Corners and the community of Morena Village. The infrastructure of the era is clearly visible, from the San Diego and Arizona Eastern rail line winding through the southern hills to the Cameron Guard Station and nearby Heliport. Local families and landholders are represented by several named landmarks, including Coogan Ranch, La Posta Ranch, and Miller Ranch situated near Miller Valley. Water management and natural resources are indicated by numerous labels for Springs, Wells, and a Gravel Pit, while a Cemetery and Forest Fire Station mark the social and administrative centers of the backcountry.