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1960 Map of Potrero

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Potrero
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Potrero and the high desert landscape of southeastern San Diego County are captured here just north of the United States Mexico international boundary. The community is centered in the Big Potrero Valley, where small-scale infrastructure like a Cem and a Gravel Pit served the local population. To the east, the rugged slopes of Hauser Mountain dominate the terrain, providing a sharp contrast to the developed valley floors.

Transportation through this mountain corridor is defined by the San Diego and Arizona Eastern Railway, which winds through the canyon following the path of Canyon City Creek. This rail line connects the small settlements of Canyon City and Bell Valley, illustrating the historic reliance on rail for commerce in this border region. Near the southern edge of the sheet, the border crossing at Tecate highlights the area's role as a gateway between nations.