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2018 Map of Tule Springs

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Eagle Peak and Sunshine Mtn dominate this portion of the Cleveland National Forest, where the complex drainage systems of the San Diego River and Boulder Creek meet. This 2018 survey reveals a landscape defined by significant elevation changes and seasonal water sources, featuring landmarks like the Devils Punchbowl and Cedar Creek Falls. The area's geography is carved by Poverty Gulch and Kelly Creek, which feed into the larger river systems that shape the San Diego backcountry.

Small residential clusters at Pine Grove and Echo Valley represent the primary human settlements in this wilderness area. These locales are connected by a network of specialized routes, including Boulder Creek Road and Conejos Valley Road. To the east, the terrain rises toward the Cuyamaca Mountains, marked by peaks such as Sill Hill and Mineral Hill. The map also captures several named water sources vital to the region's ecology, such as Tule Springs, Anahuac Spring, and Wildcat Spring.