1953 Map of Beaumont

About this map

The Southern Pacific railroad corridor serves as the primary artery for these San Gorgonio Pass communities during the mid-century. Development follows the rail line and major thoroughfares like Ramsey St and 8th St, connecting the urban centers of Beaumont and Banning. The landscape is defined by the sharp transition from these valley settlements to the steep slopes of the San Bernardino National Forest and the San Jacinto Mountains.