1996 Map of Big Bear City
USGS Topo · Published 1999About this map
Big Bear Lake and the high-altitude landscape of Bear Valley define this mid-1990s survey of the San Bernardino Mountains. The map documents a complex mix of wilderness preservation and industrial history, from the Bighorn Mountain Wilderness to the legacy of mining on Gold Mountain. Settlements like Big Bear City and Sugarloaf are shown in detail, including municipal infrastructure such as the Big Bear City Airport and Fire Station. Evidence of the region's gold-seeking past is widespread, with the Doble Mine and Mohawk Mine situated near the edges of Holcomb Valley. The map also captures the stark contrast between the residential developments near the lake and the industrial operations at Cushenbury Pit, while the National Pacific Crest Trail and Scenic Road wind through the surrounding timber and ridges.
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This is the sole edition of this map. No revisions or reprints were ever made.
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