San Diego State University

 (K C Alfred aerials from the April 22,
2026 San Diego Union-Tribune)
 

A nice view, looking north on the Campanile.  I think that's the wilds of Del Cerro in the background, with Adobe Falls Road and Highway 8 tucked in there somewhere.  As a Freshman, in the Fall of 1962, I was able to drive north on College Avenue, sweep around about where those blue things are and park on the street in front of the Administration Building.  I think that's it at the upper left with all the red tile on the room.

Looking northeast across the athletic field at Montezuma and 55th.  Hardy Avenue and Lindo Paseo are nestled in those high rise buildings somewhere.  Remember "S" Mountain?  It's still there, way in the background, but folks insist on calling it Cowles Mountain.

The "Bonus Aerial" below, taken by Meg McLaughlin, showed up in the April 23, 2026 UT

It took me a few minutes to figure this one out.  That's Cowles Mountain in the background and Lake Murray a little closer, so we're looking northeast.  I think that's the Ralph's and Pep Boys, where Montezuma joins El Cajon Boulevard at 67th Street, roughly in the center of the photo.  Way off in the upper right corner is that water tank near Grossmont College.