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1971 Map of Lake Arrowhead

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Lake Arrowhead
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1981
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1981

About this map

Lake Arrowhead and its complex shoreline dominate this 1970s landscape, illustrating the expansion of mountain communities within the San Bernardino National Forest. The map documents a moment of significant growth around the lake's many inlets, including North Bay, Blue Jay Bay, and Rainbow Bay. To the north, the terrain transitions into the high desert foothills of the Ord Mountains, where the Mojave River begins its descent.

Infrastructure to support this alpine community is well-represented, from the Mountains Community Hospital and Lake Arrowhead Sch to the North Shore Fire Sta. Remote features like Rock Camp Guard Station and the Bowen Ranch reflect the area's older rural roots, while the Mojave River Forks Reservoir at the western edge shows the engineering of the era. Numerous jeep trails and pack trails navigate landmarks such as The Pinnacles and Burnt Flats, marking the area as a hub for mountain exploration.