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1967 Map of Keller Peak

Name: 1967 Topographic Map of Keller Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1988
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1988

About this map

The San Bernardino National Forest serves as the backdrop for this mid-century look at the mountain communities of Running Springs, Green Valley Lake, and Arrowbear Lake. Located along the winding Rim of the World Drive, these settlements illustrate the region's development as a high-altitude retreat, dotted with numerous organization camps such as Camp Cedar Crest, Camp Wintaka, and the Hollywood Boys Club. The map detail shows the transition from these residential clusters into the surrounding wilderness, where the Santa Ana River flows through the southern reaches and Keller Peak rises as a prominent landmark.

Industrial and recreational infrastructure of the era is evident in the presence of Gaging Stations, a Powerhouse, and the Snow Valley Ski Trail. For local historians, the placement of the Running Springs Sch and various campgrounds like Fishermans Campground provides a specific view of the community's mid-century footprint. The terrain is defined by deep drainages like Deep Creek and Siberia Creek, which shaped the early paths of travel through these San Bernardino mountains.