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1955 Map of Ramona

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of Ramona
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Ramona serves as the focal point of this mid-century survey, situated within the Santa Maria Valley at the convergence of several drainage systems. The landscape is defined by its transition from agricultural valley floors to the high peaks of the Cleveland National Forest, including Whale Mtn and Mt Gower. Local infrastructure is concentrated around the town center, featuring the Union High School, a Cem, and a Sewage Disposal plant, reflecting the community's mid-century development.

Water management is prominent throughout the terrain, from the large Sutherland Reservoir in the northeast to smaller features like the Bassett Ranch and various scattered water tanks. The northern edge of the map identifies the Mesa Grande Indian Reservation, while the surrounding canyons like Black Canyon and Swartz Canyon highlight the topographic complexity of the San Diego backcountry during this era.