1960 Map of Descanso
USGS Topo · Published 1965About this map
Descanso and Pine Valley anchor this mid-century portrait of San Diego County's high country, where the Cuyamaca Mountains meet the Laguna Mountains. The landscape is defined by the canyon systems of the Sweetwater River and Pine Valley Creek, providing a haven for recreation within the Cleveland National Forest. Established settlements like Hulburd Grove and Guatay appear alongside community landmarks such as the Pine Creek Bible Conference Ground and several public campgrounds. This survey reveals the mid-1960s road network, including the winding Sunrise Highway and Japatul Valley Road, before more modern development altered the area. It captures the transition from small mountain retreats to more formal recreational planning, seen in features like the Beulah Picnic Ground and the Gaging Sta on the Sweetwater.
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Editions of this 1960 Descanso Map
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Historical Maps of Pine Valley Through Time
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