2021 Map of Tule Springs

About this map

The Cleveland National Forest dominates this section of the Cuyamaca Mountains, where the landscape is defined by steep drainage basins and prominent granite summits. The western edge is carved by the San Diego River, featuring the drop at Cedar Creek Falls and the trailhead leading through the San Diego River Gorge Trl. This area is characterized by scattered springs and meadows that provided vital water sources for early settlers and travelers, such as Anahuac Spring, Wildcat Spring, and the high-altitude Marston Meadow. The map documents a network of named peaks and valleys, including Sunshine Mtn and Eagle Peak, alongside localized points of interest like the Devils Punchbowl and the small settlement at Pine Grove. From the depths of Poverty Gulch to the heights of Mineral Hill, the terrain reflects a transition between the coastal foothills and the higher mountain interior.