1960 Map of Tule Springs

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Capitan Grande Indian Reservation dominates the central and southern portions of this landscape, where the San Diego River and Cedar Creek carve through the high terrain. The 1960 field check reveals a network of remote ranches and community sites, such as Rancho Alegria and the Wesley Boy Scout Camp located near Poverty Gulch. To the north, the terrain rises sharply toward Eagle Peak and Sunshine Mountain, featuring landmarks like the Devils Punch Bowl and the sheer drop of Cedar Creek Falls. This era shows a transition between traditional ranching and recreational use within the Cleveland National Forest. In the east, Echo Valley contains several established family holdings, including Sherilton Valley Ranch and Echo Dell Ranch, nestled along the banks of King Creek.