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1960 Map of Morena Reservoir

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Morena Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1971
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1971

About this map

Morena Reservoir serves as the central focal point of this 1960 field check, revealing a landscape defined by water management and forest service activity within the Cleveland National Forest. The map documents early development around Morena Village and the Morena Conservation Camp on the eastern shores, while the surrounding backcountry is dotted with essential fire and forestry infrastructure like the Los Pinos Mtn Lookout and Corral Canyon Forest Sta. Significant canyon systems, including Hauser Canyon and Cottonwood Creek, carve through the terrain, illustrating the complex drainage patterns that feed the reservoir.

Local landmarks such as the Marine Memorial and Round Potrero Ranch provide evidence of historical land use ranging from commemorations to ranching. The presence of remote outposts like Bronco Flats and Salazar Spring highlights the early 1960s character of this part of San Diego County, before extensive modern suburban expansion. This survey preserves the placement of original jeep trails and mountain roads, such as Kernan Road and Stokes Valley Road, which were vital for accessing these high-elevation valleys and meadows.