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1953 Map of Harrison Mtn.

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Harrison Mtn.
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1960
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1960

About this map

Patton State Hospital anchors the lower slopes of the San Bernardino Mountains in this mid-century survey, surrounded by the growing communities of Highland and Molino. The map reveals a striking transition from the valley floor to the high timber of the San Bernardino National Forest, where the famous Rim of the World Drive snakes through mountain settlements like Rimforest, Skyforest, and Twin Peaks.

Mountain living and recreation are clearly established near Lake Arrowhead, supported by local infrastructure like the Lake Arrowhead Sch and the Arrowhead Ranger Station. Evidence of early development remains at Fredalba and Smiley Park, while the southern reaches show the early residential grid of Highland along the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad line. The map also delineates the San Manuel Indian Reservation, situated just above the valley floor.