1955 Map of El Cajon Mountain

High-elevation landmarks like El Cajon Mtn and San Vicente Mtn overlook a series of family-named holdings, including Poole Ranch, Grable Ranch, and the Featherstone Ranch. Evidence of earlier resource extraction is noted at the Daly Mine, while the winding Mykrantz Truck Trail and Anderson Truck Trail provide a look at the mid-century transportation network through the canyons. In the southern valley, El Monte Park sits near the riverbanks, offering a contrast to the high mesas such as Barona Mesa and Mesa Del Padre Barona.