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1968 Map of Margarita Peak

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Margarita Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base dominates the southern half of this landscape, where the terrain is marked by numerous Firing Ranges, observation towers, and an extensive network of firebreaks. The area reflects the mid-century military footprint in San Diego County, with Basilone Road providing a key artery through the base lands. To the north, the geography transitions into the protected wilderness of the Cleveland National Forest, anchored by the prominent Margarita Peak.

The complex drainage systems of San Mateo Canyon and San Onofre Canyon carve through the Santa Margarita Mountains, revealing a network of remote water sources like White Oak Springs and Case Spring. Surveyed in the late 1960s, the map documents the intersection of federal forest land and military training grounds, featuring specialized infrastructure such as the Margarita Lookout Tower and various gaging stations along the canyons.