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1953 Map of Lake Elsinore

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Lake Elsinore
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Lake Elsinore and the surrounding Warm Springs Valley are defined here by a mix of natural drainage and industrial history. The presence of the Good Hope Mine with its associated Tailings and various Clay Pits near Terra Cotta points to the area's rich mineral and extractive history. The residential core of Lake Elsinore is anchored by its High Sch and City Hall, while the shorelines are shared between the Lake Elsinore State Recreation Area and newer developments like Lakeland Village.

Transportation infrastructure shows the transition of the region, featuring the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad line running through North Elsinore and Durant Siding. Regional connectivity is further evidenced by major routes such as Lakeshore Drive and Grand Ave. To the east, the San Jacinto River feeds into the valley, while the rugged terrain of the Elsinore Mountains and Cleveland National Forest rises sharply to the southwest, framing this unique inland basin.