1942 Map of Ramona

About this map

The settlement of Ramona occupies a central valley position on this 1947 reprint of an Army Map Service survey, surrounded by the foothills and peaks of the Cleveland National Forest. The landscape is a patchwork of agricultural valleys and protected lands, including the San Pasqual Indian Reservation and Mesa Grande Ind Res. Regional hydrology is anchored by major water bodies like Lake Wohlford and Lake Henshaw, with Santa Maria Creek winding through the lowlands. The presence of several outlying properties such as Vineyard Ranch and Silvano Ranch suggests a rural economy built on ranching and cultivation in the early 1940s. Transportation follows the natural contours of the San Pasqual Valley and Pamo Valley, connecting these isolated agricultural pockets. Historical landmarks like the Ramona Guard Station and Pamo Ranger Station highlight the importance of forest management and fire observation in this chaparral-covered terrain during the mid-twentieth century.