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1959 Map of Idyllwild

Name: 1959 Topographic Map of Idyllwild
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

Idyllwild sits at the northern edge of this high-altitude landscape, serving as a gateway to the peaks and canyons of the San Bernardino National Forest. The map documents a rugged transition from the forested heights of Strawberry Ridge down to the ranching valleys of Anza and Terwilliger Valley. A network of historic ranches, including Fleming Ranch and Morris Ranch, is scattered across the terrain, reflecting the area's mid-century rural character.

Resource extraction and local education are evident through features like the Lucky Deer Mine and the Hamilton Sch. The vital water management of the era is anchored by Lake Hemet Spillway 4335, which feeds the South Fork San Jacinto River. The presence of the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation and Cahuilla Indian Reservation highlights the complex land divisions and cultural history of this portion of Riverside County during the late 1950s.