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1952 Map of Poway Valley, 1954 Print
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1952 Map of Poway Valley

USGS Topo · Published 1954

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Poway Valley remains largely agricultural and rural in this early 1950s study, anchored by the small settlement of Poway and the nearby Poway Grove. The landscape is a network of deep drainage systems like Los Penasquitos Canyon and Beeler Creek, punctuated by prominent heights such as Twin Peaks and Black Mtn. The era’s shifting land use is evident in the transition from traditional ranching boundaries like San Bernardo (Snook) to significant military footprints, including the Miramar Naval Air Station Reservation and Camp Elliott Naval Reservation. Local community life is centered around the Pomerado Sch, Midland Sch, and the Poway Cem. The presence of an Aqueduct and scattered Reservoirs highlights the critical water management required to support the expanding Scripps Ranch area and the various naval installations.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1954
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.9 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain