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1972 Map of Catclaw Flat

Name: 1972 Topographic Map of Catclaw Flat
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The San Gorgonio Wilderness and parts of the San Bernardino National Forest dominate this landscape, revealing a transition from high mountain canyons to the desert floor. The map highlights the intersection of the San Bernardino and Riverside County line amidst a network of natural drainages including the Whitewater River and Mission Creek. Traces of human activity are concentrated along the watercourses, such as Wathier Landing and the Stills Landing (Ruins), suggesting the area's history of remote outposts.

Outdoor navigation is a central theme, with the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail winding through the terrain alongside numerous named routes like the Sherman Road and various Jeep Trails. Unique topographical features like Hell For Sure Canyon, The Sink, and Red Dome punctuate the map, while Catclaw Flat serves as a notable landmark for those tracing the historic routes through this portion of the San Bernardino mountains.