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1967 Map of Keller Peak

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Keller Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Green Valley Lake and the neighboring resort communities of Running Springs and Arrowbear Lake anchor this mid-century survey of the San Bernardino Mountains. The map reveals a landscape defined by seasonal recreation and youth camps, including the Hollywood Boys Club, Helendale Reservation, and Camp Wintaka. This concentration of campgrounds and mountain retreats highlights the era's focus on alpine tourism and organized youth recreation within the San Bernardino National Forest.

Transportation follows the winding Rim of the World Drive, which connects these elevated settlements. To the south, the terrain drops steeply toward the Santa Ana River, where engineering infrastructure like the Santa Ana River Aqueduct and various gaging stations become prominent. The survey also identifies secluded locations such as the Thomas Hunting Grounds and the high-altitude Keller Peak lookout, which provided critical fire oversight for the surrounding timberland.