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2015 Map of Ranchita

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Ranchita
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Ranchita and San Felipe anchor this high-desert landscape in the San Diego back country, where the transition from mountain peaks to arid basins is defined by deep canyons and seasonal water sources. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail winds through the western half of the quadrangle, crossing Teofulio Summit and traversing the slopes above the San Felipe Valley. This terrain is marked by significant hydrological features such as Lithia Spring, Barrel Spring, and Oak Spring, which were vital for early travel and settlement in these rain-shadow environments.

Major peaks like San Ysidro Mtn and the Volcan Mountains create a dramatic vertical profile, separated by the broad expanse of Montezuma Valley. The map details a network of named canyons, including Grapevine Canyon and Arkansas Canyon, alongside distinctive landforms such as Camel Rock and Cerro de la Hechicera. Transportation follows these natural corridors via Montezuma Valley Rd and San Felipe Rd, tracing historical routes through the rugged San Felipe Hills.