1970 Map of Big Bear Lake

About this map

Big Bear Lake and its surrounding mountain communities are captured here in a 1970 field-checked survey, showing the established recreational and residential landscape of the San Bernardino Mountains. The map details the developed northern shoreline from Boulder Bay to the city center, featuring landmarks such as the Big Bear High Sch and a Drive-in Theater. Further south, the terrain transitions into the heavily forested reaches of the San Bernardino National Forest, where a network of youth and recreational camps like Camp Osito Rancho, Camp Tahquitz, and Camp de Benneville Pines occupy the high country. The southern portion of the map is dominated by the headwaters of the Santa Ana River and the high peaks of the San Gorgonio Wilderness, including Anderson Peak and San Bernardino East Peak. Notable for genealogists and local historians are the numerous specifically named settlements and resorts such as Barton Flats and Camp Angelus (Angelus Oaks PO), which served as seasonal hubs for decades.