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1952 Map of Poway Valley

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Poway and the surrounding valley floor appear here in the early 1950s, a period transitioning from ranching roots toward modern development. This landscape is defined by its dramatic topographic relief, from the heights of Black Mtn and Twin Peaks down into the winding depths of Los Peñasquitos Canyon. Local education and community landmarks are represented by the Pomerado Sch and Poway Cem, while the southern reaches of the quadrangle are largely occupied by military interests at Camp Elliott and the Naval Reservation. Numerous canyons, including Sycamore Canyon and Beeler Creek, carve through the terrain, illustrating the complex drainage system that directed the area's early settlement patterns. Traces of historical land grants like San Bernardo (Snook) and Los Peñasquitos underscore the region's heritage, while newer developments such as Scripps Ranch begin to emerge on the map.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1952
Date Published1959
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain