1942 Map of Hemet
USGS Topo · Published 1952About this map
The San Jacinto Valley transitions from the orderly agricultural grids of Hemet and Valle Vista into the steep, complex terrain of the San Bernardino National Forest. Compiled from 1939-1941 aerial photography, the map reveals a landscape defined by seasonal watercourses like Bautista Creek and the San Jacinto River carving through granite uplands. Cultural landmarks such as the Ramona Bowl sit just south of the main settlement, while further into the backcountry, remote outposts like the San Ignacio Sch and the Williamson Mine highlight the era's scattered mountain habitation. The southern portion of the map covers the Coahuila Indian Reservation and Coahuila Valley, providing an important record of tribal lands and naming conventions such as Juan Diego Flat and Tripp Flats before modern development altered these rural corridors.
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Editions of this 1942 Hemet Map
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Historical Maps of Hemet Through Time
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