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2018 Map of Poway

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Poway
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Poway Valley serves as the central hub for this map, illustrating the modern expansion of Poway and San Diego into the canyon lands. The landscape is defined by its dramatic topographic relief, where residential developments wrap around steep features like Black Mtn and Twin Peaks. Water infrastructure is prominent, showing the San Diego Aqueduct and Second San Diego Aqueduct feeding into Lake Miramar and Lake Poway, a necessity for the region's growth.

Genealogists and local historians can locate early burial sites such as the Smith Pioneer Cem and Dearborn Memorial Park. The map also captures the educational footprint of the area, including San Diego Miramar College and Alliant International Univ. Numerous recreational trails, such as the Lilac Canyon Trail and Black Mountain Trail, crisscross the ridges above Los Peñasquitos Canyon, highlighting the preservation of open space within the urban corridor.