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1955 Map of San Vicente Reservoir

Name: 1955 Topographic Map of San Vicente Reservoir
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1956
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1956

About this map

San Vicente Reservoir dominates this mid-century landscape in San Diego County, serving as a focal point for the region's water infrastructure and topographical character. The sheet reveals a mix of rugged canyon terrain and strategic land use, including the vast Camp Elliott Naval Reservation to the west and the Barona Indian Reservation on the eastern edge. Small ranching outposts and settlements like Goodan Ranch, Wildwood Ranch, and Goat Ranch are scattered across the hills, reflecting the rural legacy of the area before modern suburban expansion.

Critical infrastructure is visible through the path of the San Diego Aqueduct, which tunnels through the terrain near Slaughterhouse Canyon. The southern portion of the map shows the transition toward more established communities, including Moreno and Eucalyptus Hills. Topographical features such as Iron Mtn and the deep cuts of Sycamore Canyon provide a detailed look at the drainage patterns feeding into the San Diego River valley during the 1950s.