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1967 Map of Poway

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Poway
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1970
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1970

About this map

Poway appears as a growing inland community in the late 1960s, defined by its numerous educational facilities such as Poway High Sch, Midland Sch, and Pomerado Sch. The residential expansion is bounded by the natural contours of Twin Peaks and the prominent heights of Black Mountain. To the south, the massive footprint of the Miramar Naval Air Station and the U S Naval Res dominate the landscape of Kearny Mesa, reflecting the significant military presence that shaped the region's mid-century development.

Local landmarks such as Dearborn Memorial Park and the recently constructed Miramar Reservoir filtration plant signify the town's transitioning infrastructure. The map also captures the intricate drainage network of the area, including the deep cuts of Beeler Canyon, Cypress Canyon, and Los Peñasquitos Creek, which slice through the hillsides between burgeoning suburban tracts and older agricultural sites like the Gravel Pits.