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1893 Map of Elcajon, 1897 Print
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1893 Map of Elcajon

USGS Topo · Published 1897

About this map

The San Diego Flume winds through the hills of eastern San Diego County, marking a period of massive hydraulic engineering to bring water to the El Cajon Valley. This 1891 survey, published in 1897, captures the early citrus and agricultural development of the region before the sprawl of the modern metropolitan area. The San Diego Cuyamaca and Eastern Railway provides the primary transit link, terminating at Foster just north of Lakeside, which is centered around Lindo Lake. The infrastructure of the era is remarkably detailed, showing a sequence of engineering feats including the Cape Horn Tunnel, Monte Tunnel, and Lankeshem Tunnel. Rural outposts like Stowe and Alpine sit at the edges of the mountainous terrain, while prominent peaks like El Cajon Mt. and Mount Helix define the local topography.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1893
Date Published1897
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20.1 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain