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1948 Map of Rodriguez Mtn.

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Rodriguez Mtn.
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Rincon Indian Reservation and the San Pasqual Indian Reservation define much of this 1940s landscape, illustrating the complex land divisions of northern San Diego County. The terrain is marked by significant elevation changes, from the heights of Rodriguez Mountain and Paradise Mountain down to the canyon floor of Rockwood Canyon. The local water economy is anchored by Lake Wohlford, while the drainage of Upper Hellhole Creek and Guejito Creek underscores the importance of seasonal water sources in this environment.

Agricultural life is visible at Melrose Ranch and Vineyard Ranch, which alongside the Bear Valley School, suggest a self-sufficient rural community tied to the land. The presence of the San Bernardino Meridian running through the canyonlands highlights the foundational surveying work required for settlement in this region. Numerous level plateaus such as Cienaga Flats and Sycamore Flats offer a contrast to the steep grades of Bear Ridge.