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1956 Map of Lake Arrowhead

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Lake Arrowhead
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1965
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1965

About this map

Lake Arrowhead and the high desert of Apple Valley define this mid-century landscape in the San Bernardino National Forest. The map documents a period of transition as desert ranching meets mountain recreation. To the north, the Mojave Valley is dotted with legacy homesteads and outposts like Lone Wolf Colony and the Circle M Ranch, while the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad winds through the northern flats toward Lucerne Valley.

Deep in the mountains, the map reveals specific cultural landmarks such as Warm Spring Camp, the Liberty Mine, and the Balanced Rock Mines, indicating a history of both resource extraction and early alpine tourism. Water management is evident along Deep Creek and the Mojave River, where the Fish Hatchery and several gaging stations are noted. The southern mountain resorts of Cedar Glen and Deer Lodge Park contrast with the rugged, ranch-filled terrain of Juniper Flats.