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1960 Map of Descanso

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Descanso
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Cuyamaca Mountains terrain and the deep-cut valleys of the Cleveland National Forest define this 1960s landscape. High-altitude settlements like Descanso and Pine Valley are shown at a time of established recreational use, evidenced by the Pine Creek Bible Conference Ground, Beulah Picnic Ground, and Guatay Campground. The map reveals a complex network of seasonal drainages including Samagatuma Creek and Pine Valley Creek that carve through Farley Flat and Wild Pigeon Flat.

Transportation through the mountains is anchored by Viejas Blvd and Sunrise Highway, connecting small clusters of development like Hulburd Grove and Los Terrenitos. The survey highlights the intersection of public land management and mountain living, with distinct fire management features like the Firebreak lines running across Guatay Mtn. Local landmarks like the Heliport and various gaging stations illustrate the infrastructure required to manage these remote San Diego County highlands.