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1942 Map of Perris

Name: 1942 Topographic Map of Perris
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1963
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

Perris and its surrounding valleys served as a critical agricultural and transportation hub during the early 1940s, anchored by the intersection of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and the Southern Pacific railroads. The landscape is defined by the broad Perris Valley and Moreno Valley, which are dramatically partitioned by the Badlands and the massive Lakeview Mountains.

Thermal activity is a notable feature of the local geography, with Bernasconi Hot Springs and Eden Hot Springs tucked into the foothills. The rural community structure of the era is evident in the placement of the Midland Sch, Val Verde Sch, and Ferndale Sch, alongside established settlements like Sunnymead, Moreno, and Romoland. Drainage through the San Jacinto River and various canyons like San Timoteo Canyon highlights the complex water management required in this arid terrain.