1952 Map of Warner Springs

About this map

The high desert and mountain interface of northern San Diego County is documented here during the early 1950s, centering on the historic resort community of Warner Springs. The landscape is defined by the transitions between the Cleveland National Forest and tribal lands, including the Los Coyotes Indian Reservation and Coahuila Indian Reservation. Water is the primary driver of development in this arid region, from the wide expanse of Lake Henshaw to the high-elevation meadows like Cooper Cienaga. Notable human footprints include isolated outposts such as Emery's Service, Holcomb Village, and the remote San Ignacio. The map details a network of primitive transportation routes, including the Chihuahua Road and various truck trails that provided access to fire lookouts and cattle camps across Chihuahua Valley and Durasno Valley.