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1954 Map of Sitton Peak

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Sitton Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The Santa Ana Mountains dominate this mid-century survey, where the rugged terrain of the Cleveland National Forest is segmented by deep drainages like San Mateo Canyon and Bear Canyon. Human presence is concentrated along the winding Ortega Highway, which provides access to the Upper San Juan Campground and Lower San Juan Campground. The map reveals the ranching and livestock history of the region through established outposts like Stewart Ranch and Wheeler Ranch, alongside the distinct boundary of the Potrero El Cariso Land Grant.

Water sources are vital markers in this landscape, with numerous named springs such as Quail Spring and Serrano Spr providing points of interest for genealogists and local historians. To the south, the boundary with Camp Joseph H Pendleton underscores the transition from public forest to military land. The network of trails, including the Morgan Trail and Tenaja Trail, highlights the connectivity between high peaks like Sitton Peak and remote sites such as Fishermans Camp.