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1960 Map of Cuyamaca Peak

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Cuyamaca Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1962
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1962

About this map

Cuyamaca Peak and its surrounding highlands anchor this mid-century survey of the San Diego backcountry. The landscape is defined by the significant tracts of the Cuyamaca Rancho State Park and Cleveland National Forest, providing a detailed look at the recreational and tribal lands of the era. The Cuyamaca Reservoir is a prominent feature in the north, while the historical Stonewall Mine sits nearby, marking the region's earlier industrial activity.

Settlement patterns in 1960 are concentrated in mountain communities such as Descanso, Pine Valley, and Guatay. Tribal heritage is represented by the expansive Capitan Grande Indian Reservation and the Viejas Indian Reservation. The map details numerous backcountry camps like Camp Wolahi and Camp Hual-Cu-Cuish, alongside infrastructure like the Alpine Guard Sta and a small Airstrip, reflecting the area's development as a rural retreat and utility corridor for Southern California.