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1956 Map of Lake Arrowhead

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Lake Arrowhead
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

Lake Arrowhead and the surrounding resort communities of Blue Jay, Cedar Glen, and Deer Lodge Park define the southern landscape of this mid-century survey. While the southern portion is characterized by the dense timber of the San Bernardino National Forest, the topography shifts dramatically to the north into the arid Victor Valley and Lucerne Valley. This transition is marked by the presence of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad cutting through the high desert floor past Apple Valley.

Local history researchers can trace the agricultural and ranching foundations of the region through labels such as Tussing Ranch, Lone Wolf Colony, and Squints Ranch. The map also documents institutional and utility footprints of the era, from the Apple Valley Sch and Apple Valley Community Center to the Rock Camp Ranger Station and North Shore Ranger Sta. High peaks like Crafts Peak and Shay Mtn overlook a complex network of canyons including Arastre Canyon and Grapevine Canyon.