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1958 Map of Burnt Peak

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Burnt Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The San Andreas Rift Zone slices through this high-elevation terrain in the Angeles National Forest, creating a unique landscape of fracture-controlled valleys and ridges. This mid-century survey documents the intersection of geological forces and human infrastructure, most notably where the Los Angeles Aqueduct crosses the northeast corner near Percolation Basin. The rugged topography, crowned by Burnt Peak and Sawmill Mountain, is punctuated by isolated outposts like Hidden Lake Ranch and Tweedy Lake Club, which likely served as seasonal mountain retreats.

Old mining prospects such as the Big Chief Mine and various unnamed shafts reflect the area's mineral history. The emergence of recreation is visible through the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail and multiple forest campsites like Upper Shake Campground. This map captures a transition period where fire management, evidenced by the Sawmill Motorway and numerous firebreaks, became a critical priority for the forest.