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1950 Map of Pala

Name: 1950 Topographic Map of Pala
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1950
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1950

About this map

Pala Indian Reservation dominates this 1950 survey, showcasing the cultural and geographical landscape of northern San Diego County before extensive modern development. The settlement of Pala serves as a focal point, situated along the San Luis Rey River where the historic Mission and an Indian Cem are located. The map reveals a transition from traditional land use to mid-century infrastructure, marked by the prominent path of the San Diego Aqueduct cutting through the western hills and the presence of a private Airfield in the southern valley.

Upland areas like Pala Mountain and Weaver Mtn overlook a complex network of canyons including Couser Canyon and Moosa Canyon. To the northeast, the Cleveland National Forest and Mission Indian Reserve borders suggest the era's conservation and tribal land management. Local industry and agriculture are evidenced by the Katerina Mine and Fargo Mine near Heriot Mtn, alongside the sprawling Rancho Lilac and the fertile Pauma Valley.