1967 Map of Poway

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Poway sits at the center of this 1960s landscape, positioned as a growing hub defined by its network of schools and water infrastructure. The community is anchored by Poway High Sch and Midland Sch, while the southern reaches are dominated by the Miramar Naval Air Station and the US Naval Res. The presence of the Filtration Plant and Sewage Disposal facilities near Miramar Reservoir illustrates the engineering required to support the mid-century expansion into these coastal hills. To the west, the Rancho Los Penasquitos Golf Course and the heights of Black Mountain offer a counterpoint to the suburban density. A complex system of drainages including Beeler Canyon, Sycamore Canyon, and Los Peñasquitos Creek carve through the terrain, dictating the placement of major thoroughfares like Poway Road and Pomerado Road.