1972 Map of Catclaw Flat

About this map

Stills Landing (Ruins) and Wathier Landing mark the remote landscape of the San Bernardino Mountains as they appeared in the early 1970s. The terrain is defined by the sharp descent of the South Fork Whitewater River and the winding route of the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, which traverses the high ridges and canyons. The map captures a moment of preservation within the San Bernardino National Forest and the San Gorgonio Wilderness, illustrating how the land remained largely undeveloped except for 4WD tracks and the occasional Gaging Station.