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1942 Map of Cuyamaca Peak

USGS Topo · Published 1961

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Cuyamaca Rancho State Park dominates the northeast quadrant of this landscape, characterized by high peaks and strategic lookout points surveyed just before the mid-century. The map captures a transition from the mountainous wilderness of Cuyamaca Pk and Stonewall Pk to the valley settlements and ranchlands that supported the region's early growth. Notable tribal lands including the Viejas Indian Reservation and Capitan Grande Indian Reservation occupy significant portions of the western terrain, with the Viejas Valley serving as a central corridor for travel. Settlement patterns are concentrated along arterial routes like the road through Descanso and Guatay, where clusters of buildings signify community hubs such as The Willows and Hulburd Grove. The presence of Anahuac Sch and Japatul Sch highlights the distribution of rural educational centers for the scattered ranching families of Rancho Alegria and Lyster Ranch during this era of San Diego County history.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1942
Date Published1961
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.7 x 20.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain