1967 Map of El Casco

About this map

The Badlands dominate the central portion of this 1967 survey, where the complex topography of the San Jacinto Valley meets the lower reaches of San Timoteo Canyon. Along the northern edge, the growing residential corridors of Yucaipa and Calimesa contrast with the rural character of the Southern Pacific rail line as it follows San Timoteo Creek through the pass. Historically significant sites like Eden Hot Springs and the small settlement of Nicklin are clearly marked, alongside the Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens and the family-named Mt Eden. This map documents a transitional period in Riverside County when agriculture and early suburban developments shared space with rugged terrain features like the Duck Ponds and the winding Jackrabbit Trail.