2021 Map of Live Oak Springs

About this map

Tecate Divide serves as a prominent geographic spine for this high-desert region of San Diego County, separating the drainages of Miller Cr and Walker Cr. The settlement patterns here are clustered along the major transport corridor, with Live Oak Springs and Manzanita serving as key landmarks. Cultural sites like Saint Carmel Cem and the Calexico Lodge suggest a history of both community settlement and seasonal residency. The landscape is defined by its dramatic elevation changes, ranging from the depths of Diabold Canyon to the summits of Rattlesnake Mtn and Old George Mtn. Water is a scarce but critical element, evidenced by the ephemeral Tule Creek and the presence of Tule Lake, which provide vital points of reference in the arid valleys of McCain Valley and Jewell Valley.