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1954 Map of Cuddeback Lake

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Cuddeback Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1972
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1972

About this map

Cuddeback Lake dominates the southwestern quadrant of this high-desert survey, marking a low point in a landscape defined by volcanic landforms and arid basins. The Lava Mountains and the Black Hills provide significant relief across the central and northern sections, where the Naval Reservation boundary indicates the specialized military use of this terrain in the mid-1950s. Historically significant water sources, such as Blackwater Well and several Wells (Alkali), are critical landmarks for understanding early travel and survival in this portion of San Bernardino County.

Evidence of human industry is scattered through the heights of the Black Hills, where several Mines are noted, while the southern reaches descend into the broad Grass Valley. Remote infrastructure like the Water Tank and various segments of Jeep Trail trace the difficult passage through Almond Cove and around the base of Almond Mountain, documenting the era's reliance on rugged vehicle access and established water stations.