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1968 Map of Margarita Peak

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Margarita Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1990
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1990

About this map

Camp Margarita and the expansive training grounds of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton dominate this late-century landscape, illustrating the heavy military footprint in northern San Diego County. The map details a transition from the structured infrastructure of the base, including several Firing Ranges and an Observation Tower, to the wilder northern reaches of the Margarita Mountains. These heights are crowned by Margarita Peak and its attendant Margarita Lookout Tower.

Remote hydrology and rugged access routes are meticulously documented, from the permanent flow at White Oak Springs and Case Spring to the primitive Jeep Trails that wind through the Cleveland National Forest. The inclusion of the San Mateo Canyon Wilderness and arterial routes like Basilone Road highlights the dual identity of the region as both a protected natural habitat and a critical military installation during this period of active use.