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1956 Map of Mescal Creek

USGS Topo · Published 1978

About this map

Pinon Hills serves as a gateway between the desert floor and the high timber of the San Gabriel Mountains during the mid-1950s. This survey, updated with 1968 aerial revisions, documents a landscape defined by seasonal watercourses and an extensive network of youth and recreational camps. Concentrations of these sites, such as Camp Jubilee, Camp Teresita Pines, and All Nations Camp, line the southern slopes, suggesting a period of significant institutional investment in the mountain recreation economy. The map also highlights the scientific and agricultural presence in the high desert through the Smithsonian Observatory and remote outposts like Hagenbaugh Ranch. Topographical details like Boulder Canyon and Mescal Creek trace the drainage patterns towards the Antelope Highway, illustrating the transition from steep alpine terrain to the arid flats of the Los Angeles and San Bernardino county line.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1956
Date Published1978
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.7 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain