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1959 Map of Sombrero Peak

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Sombrero Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Anza-Borrego Desert State Park dominates this arid landscape, where desert washes and canyon systems converge at the edge of the high desert. The map reveals a transition between reservation lands and the protected state park, marked by features such as Bow Willow Palms and the Sombrero Peak Palm Grove. These isolated oases provide critical water sources in an environment defined by the Tierra Blanca Mountains and the In-Ko-Pah Mountains.

Local history and early settlement patterns are visible at the McCain Ranch and its nearby Cem, indicating a legacy of high-desert ranching. Transportation through this difficult terrain is restricted to a network of a Jeep Trail and a Foot Trail, illustrating the area's isolation. Mining activity is noted by the Tufnel Shaft and a Prospect in the western canyons, while the Airway Beacon and VABM 4138 Jordan represent the infrastructure used for aerial navigation over the southern California mountains.