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1948 Map of Rodriguez Mtn.

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Rodriguez Mtn.
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Rincon Indian Reservation and San Pasqual Indian Reservation lands dominate the northern and central portions of this San Diego County landscape, where deep canyons and high ridges dictate the pattern of human activity. The map reveals an intricate water management system centered on the Escondido Canal, which winds through the steep terrain to reach Lake Wohlford. Cultural landmarks like the Melrose Ranch and the Bear Valley School underscore the rural, agricultural character of the valleys during the mid-century period.

The eastern reaches are defined by the heights of Rodriguez Mountain and the Cleveland National Forest, where labels such as Lower Hellhole and Horse Thief Canyon evoke the area's pioneer history. This survey captures a moment when the San Bernardino Meridian served as a critical boundary for land organization, separating the rugged uplands from the developing pastures and orchards of Bear Valley.