1996 Map of El Cajon

About this map

El Cajon and its surrounding valleys appear here in a state of dense residential and commercial expansion, captured at the close of the 20th century. The suburban landscape is punctuated by a high concentration of educational and religious institutions, including Granite Hills High Sch, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Sch, and the Convent of the Sacred Heart. To the north, the San Diego River passes through Lakeside, where community landmarks like Lindo Lake and Cactus County Park provide recreational breaks in the grid. The map also highlights the area's aviation and automotive history through Gillespie Field and the nearby Cajon Speedway. Beyond the city limits, the terrain transitions into the steep slopes of Hidden Mesa and the Sweetwater River valley, where the suburban pattern gives way to the open spaces of Jamacha Valley.