2018 Map of Butterfly Peak

About this map

Thomas Mountain and the high ridges of the San Jacinto Mountains dominate this high-altitude landscape within the San Bernardino National Forest. The 2018 survey reveals a terrain defined by deep canyons and seasonal water sources, where the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail winds north past Lookout Mtn and Butterfly Peak. Historically, the area shows evidence of early activity near the Garnet Queen Cf and the high mountain flats like Vandeventer Flat and Sagebrush Flat. Human settlement is concentrated in pockets such as Pine Meadow, while the network of truck trails and fire roads, including the Thomas Mountain Truck Trl and Table Mtn Trl, highlights the ongoing management and recreational use of this montane environment.