2012 Map of Cajon

About this map

Cajon Pass serves as the focal point of this 2012 survey, illustrating the complex transportation and geographic corridor between the San Bernardino and San Gabriel mountains. The landscape is defined by its deep canyons and elevated lookouts, such as Cajon Summit Lookout and Cajon Mountain Lookout, which overlook the dramatic descent toward Lytle Creek. This area has long been a critical transition point for travelers, evidenced here by the convergence of major highway and rail infrastructure alongside scattered mountain settlements like Cajon Junction and Cosy Dell. Local land use is diverse, ranging from recreation at the Mount High East Ski Area and Cajon Campground to the rural pockets of Whitlock Ranch and Pisgah Ranch. The map also documents specific geological and water features, including the unique Lost Lake and the drainage of Oro Grande Wash, which provide vital markers for both modern travelers and those tracing the history of transcontinental routes through this mountain gap.