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History · Descanso
The history of Descanso
Descanso (Spanish for "Rest") is a small unincorporated community in the Cuyamaca Mountains, within the Mountain Empire area of southeastern San Diego County, California. We’re gathering its old postcards, photos and papers from public archives right now.
Descanso through the years
Every find lands on the timeline as it comes in. Gaps show where the archives go quiet, and where neighbors can help.
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