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2021 Map of Monument Peak

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Monument Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Cleveland National Forest defines this high-elevation landscape in San Diego County, where the transition from alpine meadows to desert escarpments is sharply illustrated. In the southern portion of the map, the seasonal waters of Big Laguna Lake and Little Laguna Lake anchor a cluster of recreational and ecological features including Laguna Meadow and El Prado Meadow. These high plateaus drop precipitously into the desert floor via Storm Canyon and Cottonwood Canyon.

Tracing the northern reaches, the historic Great Southern Overland Stage Rte winds through Mason Valley and Vallecito Valley, passing the notable Campbell Grade. This corridor highlights the early transit routes that predated modern infrastructure. Modern recreation is represented by the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trl, which skirts the rim of the mountains, providing access to summits like Monument Peak and Garnet Peak.