1970 Map of Moonridge

About this map

Moonridge and the surrounding Bear Valley area are defined by a dense concentration of youth camps and recreational facilities as they appeared in 1970. This landscape within the San Bernardino National Forest includes numerous named sites such as Camp Akela, University Camp, and Camp Good News, illustrating the region's importance as a mountain retreat. Further south, the high-altitude terrain of the Barton Flats area is marked by the headwaters of the Santa Ana River and South Fork Santa Ana River. The map documents a complex network of seasonal access including the Pacific Crest Nat Scenic Tr and Radford Road. From the Gold Mine Ski Area near Sugarloaf Mountain to the remote boundaries of the San Gorgonio Wilderness, the survey captures the transition between established mountain settlements like Sugarloaf and the protected peaks of Grinnell Mtn.