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2012 Map of Dulzura

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Dulzura
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The high peaks and deep canyons of eastern San Diego County define the landscape of the Dulzura region. In this rugged backcountry, the Jamul Indian Village and Saint Francis Xavier Cem sit near the western slopes, while the high elevation Lyons Peak Lookout provides a strategic vantage point to the east. The map detail reflects a history of ranching and remote settlement, shown through family-named locations such as Mellor Ranch, Bratton Ranch, and Daley Ranch.

Drainages like Jamul Creek and Dulzura Creek wind through topographic features like Hollenbeck Canyon and Sycamore Canyon. Roads like Peg-Leg Mine Rd hint at the area's prospecting past, while hubs like Engineer Springs and Phelps Corner serve as navigation points along the winding mountain routes. The presence of campgrounds like Skyline Ranch Campground and Diamond Jack Campground underscores the area's transition into a recreational landscape by the early 21st century.