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2022 Map of Sitton Peak

Name: 2022 Topographic Map of Sitton Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2022
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2022

About this map

Cleveland National Forest dominates this landscape, where the southern reaches of the Santa Ana Mountains meet the Santa Margarita Mountains. The topography is defined by a dense network of drainages and peaks, with Sitton Peak serving as a central high point. Significant water sources like Pigeon Spring, Serrano Spring, and Dobe Spring dot the canyons, highlighting the critical nature of water in this arid California backcountry.

The presence of numerous high-elevation meadows, locally termed "potreros," suggests a history of grazing or seasonal use, including Verdugo Potrero, Indian Potrero, and Round Potrero. This survey also documents the northern boundary of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton along the Riverside and San Diego county line. Access is largely restricted to a complex system of trails and fire roads, such as the Tenaja Truck Trl and South Main Divide, which follow the contours of the deep San Mateo Canyon and Bluewater Canyon.