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2012 Map of Otay Mesa

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Otay Mesa
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Otay Mesa and the surrounding San Diego borderlands are defined by a mix of aviation infrastructure and rugged canyon terrain. Brown Field Municipal Airport anchors the southern mesa, surrounded by industrial development and a network of aviation-themed streets like Sikorsky St and Boeing St. To the north, the landscape shifts toward natural landmarks such as Rock Mountain and the steep walls of Wolf Canyon and Johnson Canyon, which feed into the Otay River valley.

Water management and ranching history are visible across the quadrangle, from the Lower Otay Lake and the Second San Diego Aqueduct to legacy properties like Otay Ranch, Martinez Ranch, and Kuebler Ranch. The map also traces institutional footprints, including the Donovan State Prison Rd leading toward the eastern foothills, capturing the area's transition from open grazing land to a modern logistical and utility hub.