1944 Map of Cuyamaca Peak

About this map

Cuyamaca State Park and the surrounding Laguna Mountains are mapped here during the early 1940s, revealing a landscape defined by ranching, mountain schools, and indigenous lands. Several reservations are clearly delineated, including the Viejas Indian Reservation and Capitan Grande Indian Reservation, while the high country features the Cuyamaca Lodge near the Cuyamaca Reservoir. The map illustrates the transition from high-elevation peaks like Cuyamaca Pk to deep canyons and valleys.