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1960 Map of Warners Ranch

Name: 1960 Topographic Map of Warners Ranch
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

Lake Henshaw dominates the northwestern landscape of this San Diego County quadrangle, situated where the high desert meets the Santa Ysabel Volcan Mountains. The map documents a convergence of transportation and ranching history, centering on the famed Warners Ranch and its connection to the southern emigrant trails. Historic landmarks are noted throughout the valley floor of San Jose Del Valle, including a Butterfield Stage Station (Historical Marker) along the San Felipe Road.

The rugged terrain south of the lake is largely occupied by the Santa Ysabel Indian Reservation, where several canyons and peaks like Santa Ysabel Peak define the boundary lines. Local ranching operations like the Santa Ysabel Ranch and smaller settlements at Morettis Junction and Juan Flat illustrate the rural footprint of the mid-century era. Numerous natural features, including Carrizo Creek and Matagual Creek, weave through the mountains, while scattered ruins and a lone mine offer glimpses into earlier homesteading or prospecting efforts.