1947 Map of Warner Springs

About this map

Warner Springs serves as the focal point for this mid-century survey of the high desert and mountain country where the San Luis Rey River originates. The landscape is defined by the high elevations of Hot Springs Mtn and the San Ysidro Mtn, with the waters of Lake Henshaw anchoring the southwestern corner. The map reveals a network of fire roads and trails, such as the Halfway Truck Trail and Puerta La Cruz Truck Trail, which provided essential access through the Cleveland National Forest. Small settlements and outposts like Holcomb Village, San Ignacio, and Emery's Service dot the valleys, alongside significant tribal lands including the Los Coyotes Indian Reservation and Coahuila Indian Reservation. The presence of landmarks like Deadman Hole and Eagles Nest reflects the localized, often descriptive naming conventions of this back-country terrain.