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1956 Map of Lake Arrowhead

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Lake Arrowhead
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1959
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1959

About this map

Lake Arrowhead and the northern slopes of the San Bernardino National Forest define this mid-century landscape, capturing a period of transition between wilderness and early high-desert development. In the north, Apple Valley is shown with its early civic infrastructure, including the Apple Valley Community Center and Apple Valley Sch, while rural holdings like Tussing Ranch and Lone Wolf Colony occupy the valley floor. To the east, the arid flats of Lucerne Valley contrast with the rugged Granite Mountains.

The industrial and recreational character of the mountains is evident through several landmark features. Small-scale mining operations like the Silver Mine, Liberty Mine, and Balanced Rock Mine are scattered near Coxey Meadow. Down in the timbered canyons, the map details established mountain communities such as Cedar Glen and Deer Lodge Park. The presence of the Rock Camp Ranger Station Campground and the Toll Road north of the lake reflects the area's long-standing role as a controlled mountain retreat accessible from the desert floor.