1968 Map of Morro Hill

About this map

The Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base dominates this landscape, showing a complex network of military infrastructure including a rifle range, several firing ranges, and a dedicated training town. This 1968 revision provides a detailed look at the interface between the military installation and the growing community of Fallbrook to the northeast. Historical features of interest include the Ranch House and Home Ranch near the Santa Margarita River, along with a landing strip and the Windmill Golf Course located in the southern portion of the base. The presence of specialized facilities like an outdoor theater and the Hospital suggests a fully integrated military community during the Vietnam era. To the south, the corporate boundary of the Oceanside Reservation marks the transition toward the coast, while the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad line traces the canyon floor, serving as a primary transit corridor for the region.