1995 Map of Crystal Lake

About this map

The Crystal Lake Recreation Area serves as the central hub of this 1995 survey, which details a high-elevation landscape within the Angeles National Forest. Significant peaks dominate the horizon, from the towering Mount Baden-Powell and its nearby BSA Monument to the heights of Mount Islip and Mount Hawkins. The map documents a critical intersection of high-country infrastructure, including the winding Angeles Crest Highway and the Pacific Crest Trail, which traverses the ridge lines between Islip Saddle and Dawson Saddle. Historically, this area represents a preserved mountain corridor defined by its transition from the San Gabriel Wilderness to the Sheep Mountain Wilderness. Localized sites like Crystal Lake Station, Pine Flat, and the Valley of the Moon Plantation provide evidence of forest management and early recreational development along the headwaters of the San Gabriel River.