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2018 Map of Temecula

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Temecula
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

The Santa Margarita River forms a critical corridor through this landscape where the high peaks of Gavilan Mtn and Monserate Mtn define the valley borders. This survey captures a moment of modern transition for the Temecula region, showing the sprawling residential and commercial development that has filled the Temecula Valley alongside long-standing infrastructure like the Second San Diego Aqueduct. Local history is anchored by the Temecula Public Cem and Masonic Cem, which sit near the intersection of the Temecula Creek and Murrieta Creek headwaters.

Moving south across the Riverside and San Diego County line, the topography becomes more complex around Rainbow Valley and Rice Canyon. The map details a sophisticated water management system, including the Red Mountain Reservoir and Mission Reservoir, which support the agricultural and residential needs of this upland terrain. The presence of the Santa Margarita River Trail suggests the recreational value of these canyon systems as they cut through the granite ridges.