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1968 Map of Margarita Peak

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Margarita Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base dominates the southern half of this landscape, where the rugged terrain of the Santa Margarita Mountains meets military utility. The map documents a complex network of Firebreak lines and numerous Firing Range locations, alongside infrastructure like the Margarita Lookout Tower and several Observation Tower sites. This intersection of natural wildland and defense training is further evidenced by Basilone Road winding through the canyons.

To the north, the Cleveland National Forest preserves a wilderness characterized by deep drainages like San Mateo Canyon and Cold Spring Canyon. Local high points such as Margarita Peak and Miller Mtn overlook a series of natural water sources, including Case Spring, Mud Springs, and White Oak Springs. The presence of the Indian Potrero Trail and various jeep trails suggests a landscape managed for both fire protection and remote access during the late 1960s.