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1949 Map of Pechanga

Name: 1949 Topographic Map of Pechanga
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The Pechanga Indian Reservation and the northern edge of the Pala Indian Reservation anchor this landscape, where the rugged mountains of the Cleveland National Forest meet the alluvial valleys of the Riverside-San Diego county line. This 1949 field survey documents a region defined by its gem-mining history and cattle ranching heritage. Local landmarks like the San Gabriel Church and the nearby Indian Burial Ground reflect the long-standing community presence in the Temecula Valley and Wolf Valley areas.

Mineral extraction is prominent across the southern slopes, particularly around Tourmaline Queen Mtn. Famous prospects such as the Tourmaline King Mine, Pala Chief Mine, and Stewart Mine are recorded, tracing the era's significant tourmaline and lepidolite production. Isolated agricultural holdings, including Pauba Ranch and Magee Ranch, indicate the land use patterns before later suburban expansion transformed the southern California interior.