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1953 Map of Keller Peak

Name: 1953 Topographic Map of Keller Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Running Springs and Arrowbear Lake serve as the primary mountain settlements in this mid-century survey of the San Bernardino Mountains. The landscape is defined by its recreation-driven development, featuring numerous institutional retreats such as the YMCA Boys Camp, Camp Cedar Crest, and the Arrowhead Lake Music Camp. Winding through the high country, the Rim of the World Drive provides the main artery for travel between the peaks and valleys.

Water management and forest service operations are evident throughout the San Bernardino National Forest, marked by a Guard Station, multiple gaging stations, and a Powerhouse along the Santa Ana River. To the east, the steep terrain drops toward Bear Creek, where remote sites like Siberia Creek Campground and Slide Lake offer a look at the wilderness character of the era before more modern expansion.