2012 Map of Burnt Peak

About this map

Three Points serves as a central hub for this portion of Los Angeles County, where high-desert canyons meet the northern slopes of the Sierra Pelona Mountains. The landscape is defined by a series of ranches and recreational retreats, including Sawmill Mountain Ranch, Kings Canyon Ranch, and the Timberline Meadows Resort, suggesting a region historically utilized for both agriculture and mountain getaways. The terrain is deeply incised by numerous drainages such as Redrock Canyon and Sawmill Canyon, which flow between prominent heights like Sawmill Mountain and Burnt Peak. This era of the landscape is marked by an established network of mountain ways and forest routes, including the Danielson Mtwy and Sawmill Motor Way, providing access to remote locations like Deer Lodge and the Atmore Meadows Campground. The presence of the Kings Canyon Percolation Basin highlights the critical role of water management in this arid mountain environment.