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2015 Map of Pala

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Pala
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The San Luis Rey River winds through this northern San Diego County landscape, anchoring a corridor of historical activity that includes the settlement of Pala. The area is defined by its dramatic relief, where Pala Mtn and Weaver Mtn rise above deep drainage systems like Keys Canyon and Couser Canyon. To the northeast, the Cleveland National Forest covers the high ground, while the valley floor supports the aviation infrastructure of Pauma Valley Air Park and Blackinton Airport.

Modern engineering is visible in the route of the San Diego Aqueduct, which traverses the hills near the community of Lilac. This 2015 survey details a complex network of rural access roads, such as Pala Mission Rd and Magee Rd, which connect remote homesteads and agricultural pockets to the larger Pauma Valley. The map reflects a region where traditional land use and rugged natural features persist alongside critical water and transportation utilities.