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1936 Map of Arrowhead

Name: 1936 Topographic Map of Arrowhead
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1936
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1936

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The northern reaches of San Bernardino meet the foothills of the San Bernardino National Forest in this 1930s survey. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition from the steep, carved terrain of Devil Canyon to the alluvial flats where Lytle Creek Wash and Cajon Creek converge. This period captures the city's early 20th-century expansion, shown through an organized grid of streets such as Highland Ave and Waterman Ave pushing toward the mountain base.

Industrial and transit infrastructure are prominent, with the Pacific Electric and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway providing vital links through Highland Junction. Noteworthy landmarks like the Little Mt Lookout and the Airport near the Shandin Hills reflect the era's civic and utility development. Smaller settlements and specialized sites, including Verdemont, Muscoy, and the Copia Ranch, illustrate the varied land use on the urban fringe before mid-century suburbanization.