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2015 Map of Temecula

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of Temecula
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Santa Margarita River carves a deep path through the canyonlands of southern Riverside and northern San Diego counties, serving as a geographic anchor for this modern survey. The growing community of Temecula dominates the northeast, while the north-south corridor of Old Highway 395 and the modern interstate route guide the eye toward Rainbow Valley and Fallbrook to the southwest. This map illustrates the critical infrastructure of the region, specifically the San Diego Aqueduct and Second San Diego Aqueduct, which weave through the complex topography of the Peninsular Ranges.

Local history and genealogy interests are well-represented by features like the Fallbrook Masonic Cemetery and the Malsonic Cemetery. The landscape is defined by its dramatic elevation changes, from the heights of Gavilan Mtn and Monserate Mtn down into the sheltered reaches of Walker Basin and Temecula Canyon. The mapping also highlights specialized agricultural and residential pockets such as Los Ranchitos and Windsor Crest, showcasing the development patterns that have transformed this semi-arid environment.