2021 Map of Cuyamaca Peak

About this map

The Cuyamaca Mountains dominate this high-elevation landscape within the Cleveland National Forest. Centered on the towering summits of Cuyamaca Peak and Stonewall Peak, the map reveals a complex network of ridgelines and secluded valleys used for both water management and recreation. The northern edge is anchored by Lake Cuyamaca, while the Sweetwater River and Japacha Cr carve drainage patterns through Green Valley. The terrain transitions from the deep cleft of Oriflamme Canyon in the northeast to the broad expanse of East Mesa. Numerous water sources, including Japacha Spring and Green Valley Falls, illustrate the critical hydrography of this San Diego County wilderness. A legacy of fire management and early transit is visible through dozens of named fire roads and historic paths like the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trl and the Kelly Ditch Trl.