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1956 Map of Lake Fulmor

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Lake Fulmor
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1961
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1961

About this map

The high San Jacinto Mountains of Riverside County appear here in the mid-1950s, defined by the extensive boundaries of the San Bernardino National Forest and several distinct reservations. The landscape is characterized by a network of seasonal camps and specialized ranches, including the Mt Oak Boys Ranch, Twin Pines Ranch, and Trailfinders Camp near the shoreline of Lake Fulmor. A network of truck trails and firebreaks crisscross the steep terrain, connecting lookouts such as the Vista Grande Guard Station and Ranger Peak to the lower flats.

Water sources are vital markers in this environment, with numerous named springs like Peach Tree Spring and Fawn Spring providing essential points of interest for historical research. The map also delineates the northern reaches of the Soboba Indian Reservation and the Morongo Indian Reservation, showing the interaction between tribal lands and federal forest management. From the heights of Black Mountain down to the San Jacinto River, the map captures the infrastructure of forest protection and mountain settlement before significant modern development altered the region.