1967 Map of El Cajon

About this map

El Cajon and its surrounding suburban valleys are captured in late-1960s detail, showing a landscape defined by rapid post-war residential expansion and complex water management. The urban core of El Cajon is bounded by prominent topographical features like Mt Helix and the Granite Hills, with the San Diego River and Sweetwater River carving the northern and southern limits of the study area. This era reflects the maturation of neighborhoods like Winter Gardens, Bostonia, and Carlton Hills, all of which are anchored by a dense network of civic institutions including Santana High Sch and Edgemoor Hospital. Aviation and recreation play significant roles in the local economy, evidenced by the large footprint of Gillespie Field and the recreational development around Lake Jennings and the Singing Hills Golf Course. Religious and educational landmarks, such as St Francis Seminary and the Convent of the Sacred Heart, provide important genealogical touchstones in the eastern hills.