1941 Map of Crystal Lake

About this map

The Crystal Lake Camp Area serves as the focal point of this pre-war survey of the high San Gabriel Mountains. Established within the Angeles National Forest, the recreation area features localized development including the Wawona Lodge, a YMCA Hut, and a Store near the shoreline of Crystal Lake. The map illustrates the early engineering of the Angeles Crest Highway as it winds along Kratka Ridge, providing motorized access to this steep alpine environment. Significant peaks such as Mt Islip, Mt Hawkins, and Mt Williamson define the skyline, while a network of springs like Little Jimmy Spring and Windy Spring suggest the critical water sources for early mountain travelers and campers before later modernizations reached these elevations.