2018 Map of Big Bear City

About this map

Big Bear City serves as the residential and commercial hub in this high-altitude corner of the San Bernardino National Forest. The landscape is defined by the contrast between the developed margins of Big Bear Lake and the arid, northern slopes of the San Bernardino Mountains. To the north, the terrain drops through Cushenbury Canyon toward Cushenbury, while the central portion is dominated by the dry expanse of Baldwin Lake and the mining-associated slopes of Gold Mtn. Significant landmarks include the Big Bear City Airport and the historic site of Doble, once a bustling mining town. Recreational and geographical continuity is traced via the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, which winds through Nelson Ridge and past Holcomb Valley Rd, marking a transition from lakeside settlements to the remote flats of Cactus Flat and Horsethief Flat.