1942 Map of Santiago Peak, 1960 Print
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1942 Map of Santiago Peak

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

The Santa Ana Mountains dominate this landscape during the early 1940s, providing a high-relief backdrop to the developing coastal plains and deep canyons of Orange County. This era shows the historic mission town of San Juan Capistrano as a key regional anchor, while El Toro sits along the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad line. The map illustrates the sophisticated water management of the time through features like Lambert Reservoir, Modjeska Reservoir, and Veem Reservoir, which supported the surrounding agriculture and settlements.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1942
Date Published1960
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62,500
Physical Dimensions18 x 22.7 inches

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