1949 Map of Palomar Observatory, 1968 Print
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1949 Map of Palomar Observatory

USGS Topo · Published 1968

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Palomar Observatory stands as the defining landmark of this mountainous terrain in northern San Diego County, featuring the world-renowned Hale Telescope (200-inch), the 48-inch Telescope, and the 18-inch Telescope. The high-altitude landscape of Palomar Mountain is crisscrossed by essential mountain infrastructure including the Observatory Truck Trail and the High Point Truck Trail.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1949
Date Published1968
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.8 inches

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