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1903 Map of Elcajon, 1916 Print
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1903 Map of Elcajon

USGS Topo · Published 1916

About this map

Elcajon Valley serves as the focal point for this early twentieth-century survey, illustrating a landscape defined by water management and early rail transport. The San Diego Flume winds through the hills, a critical engineering feat designed to carry water to the coastal settlements, while several mountain tunnels, including the Cape Horn Tunnel and Lankersheim Tunnel, mark the rugged ascent east of the valley. The terminal rail line of the San Diego Cuyamaca and Eastern Railroad concludes at Foster, highlighting the era's limits of steam-powered infrastructure before the widespread adoption of the automobile. Cultural boundaries are clearly delineated, featuring the Capitan Grande Indian Reservation and Sequan Indian Reservation, alongside established valley floor towns like Lakeside and Bostonia. This document records the transition of the region from open ranch lands to organized agricultural and residential hubs.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1903
Date Published1916
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 19.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain