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1981 Map of Idyllwild

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of Idyllwild
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

Idyllwild and Fern Valley serve as the primary mountain retreats in this 1980s look at the San Jacinto Mountains. The landscape is defined by its educational and recreational institutions, including the Univ So Calif Idyllwild campus and the Desert Sun Sch, alongside numerous organization camps like Camp Emerson and Camp Maranatha. The settlement pattern follows the drainages of Strawberry Creek and Lily Creek, while the 74 Palms to Pines Highway connects these mountain communities to the desert and valley below.

South of the high peaks, Lake Hemet dominates the terrain, supporting local ranching operations such as Garner Ranch and Bonita Vista Ranch. The map captures a transition from the alpine environment of the San Jacinto Wilderness and South Ridge to the broad expanses of Garner Valley. This era shows the established forest infrastructure with the Forest Service Station at Mountain Center and the Mt San Jacinto State Park Headquarters managing the surrounding San Bernardino National Forest.