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1960 Map of Morena Reservoir

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Morena Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Cleveland National Forest dominates this section of San Diego County, where the massive Morena Reservoir serves as a central landmark for the surrounding backcountry. Established infrastructure like the Morena Dam and the Corral Canyon Fire Station support the management of this terrain, which is characterized by dramatic elevation changes from Morena Butte down to the floor of Hauser Canyon.

Social and civic history is anchored by Morena Village and the Morena Conservation Camp, while smaller family-named landmarks like Round Potrero Ranch and the Marine Memorial provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians. The presence of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail and the remote Airstrip near the southern boundary highlights the area's role as a junction for both recreational travel and early aviation access in the mid-20th century.