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1960 Map of Cuyamaca Peak

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Cuyamaca Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Cuyamaca Peak and the surrounding high country of San Diego County are defined here by a dense concentration of mid-century organizational camps and state park infrastructure. The area is anchored by the Cuyamaca Reservoir and the historic Stonewall Mine, situated near Stonewall Peak. The landscape transitions from the peaks and flats of Cuyamaca Rancho State Park toward the arid Anza-Borrego Desert State Park to the east. Numerous recreational and educational sites are visible, including Camp Wolahi, Camp Tapawingo, and Camp Cuyamaca.

Water management and drainage patterns are meticulously recorded, from the Cuyamaca Dam to the Sweetwater River and Green Valley Falls. For local historians, the presence of the Indian Exhibit and various family-named features like the Lucky 5 Ranch and Milk Ranch provide insight into the land use of this mountain region during the 1950s and 60s. The map also traces the winding path of the Sunrise Highway and the California Riding and Hiking Trail.