Loading map...

1953 Map of Beaumont

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Beaumont
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Southern Pacific rail line bisects the San Gorgonio Pass, anchoring the development of Beaumont and Banning during the mid-20th century. This area serves as a critical corridor between the San Bernardino National Forest to the north and the San Jacinto Mountains to the south. Local infrastructure is well-defined, including the San Gorgonio Pass Memorial Hospital and the Banning Ranger Station, reflecting the region's growth as a transit and administrative hub.

Smaller settlements like Cherry Valley, Highland Springs, and Brookside are shown in their earlier residential stages, often organized along agricultural thoroughfares such as Orchard Ave and Vineland Ave. The map captures the distinct transition from the grid-patterned streets of the towns to the more natural drainage of Noble Creek and Potrero Creek. Cultural landmarks including the Sunnyslope Cemetery and Mt View Cemetery provide valuable reference points for genealogical research in this San Bernardino and Riverside County borderland.