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1967 Map of El Cajon

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of El Cajon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1969
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1969

About this map

El Cajon and its neighboring valleys are depicted during a period of rapid suburban expansion in the late 1960s. The pink-shaded urban development radiates from the central hub near City Hall and Broadway, pushing into the surrounding foothills and canyons. Significant institutional landmarks include the St Francis Seminary, the Convent of the Sacred Heart, and the Edgemoor Hospital complex. To the north, Gillespie Field and the adjacent Cajon Speedway highlight the region's aviation and recreation history, while the San Diego River bottom shows active Gravel Pits and extensive sand extraction operations.

Residential growth is organized into distinct neighborhoods like Winter Gardens, Riverview Farms, and Fletcher Hills. The eastern edge of the survey transitions into the more open spaces of Lake Jennings Park and the high terrain of Hidden Mesa. The infrastructure of the era is well-documented, featuring a dense network of schools such as Granite Hills High Sch and Lakeside Union Sch, alongside specialized sites like the Radio Towers (KCBQ).