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1959 Map of Campo

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Campo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

La Posta Indian Reservation and the Campo Indian Reservation occupy significant portions of this borderlands landscape, illustrating the proximity of indigenous lands to the international boundary. In the late 1950s, the southern edge of San Diego County was defined by a mix of ranching operations and small community clusters. Notable family-named sites like Miller Ranch, Coogan Ranch, and the Rancho del Campo underscore the area's agricultural roots, while Morena Village and Tierra del Sol represent established rural settlements.

Transport through this mountainous terrain relied on routes like Walker Boulevard and the Arizona and South Eastern Railroad, which provided critical connections toward the Imperial Valley. Significant local landmarks include the Campo Sch, the St Carmel Cem, and specialized facilities like the Cameron Guard Sta and a Heliport. This survey captures the region just as the 1950s ended, documenting a remote interior still centered on small ranches and mountain springs.