1959 Map of Warner Springs

About this map

Warner Hot Spring and the surrounding Valle de San Jose define this high-desert landscape in northern San Diego County. In the late 1950s, the area served a mix of recreational and military interests, characterized by the presence of the U S Navy Survival Training School and the Warner Springs Landing Field. The map records a transition from traditional ranching properties like Omaya Ranch and Chaney Ranch to modern infrastructure such as the Puerta La Cruz Conservation Camp and the Warner Union School. Water management is central to the local geography, with Lake Henshaw appearing at the southwestern edge, fed by the San Luis Rey River and Agua Caliente Creek. To the north, the terrain climbs toward the Cleveland National Forest and Aguanga Mountain, while smaller features like Deadman Hole and the Sunshine Summit mark the winding route through Dodge Valley.