1968 Map of Canada Gobernadora, 1978 Print
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1968 Map of Canada Gobernadora

USGS Topo · Published 1978

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Mission Vieja and the historic San Francisco Solano grounds mark the deep roots of this Orange County canyon landscape. This survey captures a transitional moment for the region, where cattle-ranching heritage still dominates the terrain before the widespread suburban expansion of later decades. The canyon floors, including Cañada Gobernadora and Bell Canyon, follow natural watercourses that define the local geography, while the eastern portion of the map is preserved within the Cleveland National Forest. Along the southern reaches, San Juan Creek flows past a large Gravel Pit and the established town of San Juan Capistrano. The map also identifies thermal features like San Juan Hot Springs and mid-century social infrastructure such as the Youth Conservation Camp, providing a record of the area's multifaceted land use.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1968
Date Published1978
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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