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1958 Map of Burnt Peak

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Burnt Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1975
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1975

About this map

The San Andreas Rift Zone bisects the northern reaches of this landscape, creating a distinct geological depression that holds Elizabeth Lake and Hidden Lake. In this high-altitude portion of the Angeles National Forest, the topography is defined by massive ridges like Sawmill Mountain and Burnt Peak, which rise above a network of deep canyons and seasonal creeks. Small settlements and specialized enclaves such as Three Points, Deer Lodge, and the Tweedy Lake Club suggest a mid-century era of mountain retreats and remote ranching.

Resource extraction and forest management are evident through the presence of the Big Chief Mine and the Maxwell Mine, alongside the Pine Canyon Ranger Sta. The area's infrastructure relies heavily on a system of firebreaks and truck trails, including the Sawmill Truck Trail, reflecting the constant effort to manage this fire-prone territory. Local history is further marked by family-named landmarks such as Kings Canyon Ranch and Schumacher Point, providing a record of 20th-century land use in the mountains of Los Angeles County.