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1959 Map of Campo

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Campo
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The international border between the United States and Mexico defines the southern edge of this mid-century landscape, where the high desert terrain meets the infrastructure of San Diego County. The community of Campo serves as a focal point, situated along the tracks of the San Diego and Arizona Eastern railroad. The map documents a rural society built around cattle ranching and education, featuring Castle Rock Ranch and the Mtn Empire Union High Sch.

To the east, the Campo Indian Reservation spans the highlands, while the seasonal flow of Campo Creek and the presence of Campo Lake indicate the vital water sources in this arid environment. Transportation through the canyons is marked by the Shockey Truck Trail, illustrating how the region was navigated before more modern highway development. Local institutions like the Campo School and residential holdings like Rancho Del Campo provide essential data for genealogists tracing family roots in this borderland area.