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1956 Map of Cedar Springs

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Cedar Springs
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

Summit Valley serves as a key geographical intersection on this 1956 survey, where the West Fork Mojave River begins its course through the high desert landscape. The presence of Las Flores Ranch and the Las Flores School indicates a persistent ranching community established well before the modern water infrastructure shaped the region. To the north, the industrial footprint of the Santa Fe and Atchison Topeka railroad tracks follows the edge of Antelope Valley, marking the vital transit corridor through the Cajon Pass vicinity.

The southern portion of the map transitions into the San Bernardino National Forest, characterized by steep terrain like Cleghorn Ridge and Pilot Rock. This area reveals a different social character, featuring the Pillars of God (Open Air Theater) and Camp Seeley, alongside official outposts like the Miller Canyon Guard Station. The network of Jeep Trails and firebreak trails suggests a landscape managed for both forest protection and seasonal recreation.