1967 Map of El Cajon

About this map

El Cajon and its surrounding communities are shown during a period of rapid suburban expansion in the late 1960s and mid-1970s. The landscape is a mix of established residential blocks and agricultural heritage, evidenced by areas like Lakeside Farms and Riverview Farms. This era is defined by the development of significant infrastructure, including Gillespie Field and the nearby Cajon Speedway, which serve as prominent regional landmarks. The map tracks the encroachment of urbanization into the foothills, with newer tracts in Santee and Winter Gardens appearing alongside older institutional sites like Edgemoor Hospital. Local life is anchored by numerous neighborhood schools and churches, such as Holy Trinity Sch and the Convent of the Sacred Heart. To the south, the terrain becomes more varied around the Sweetwater River and Calavo Gardens, where the topography begins to transition from the developed valley floor into the surrounding heights.