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1937 Map of Red Rover

Name: 1937 Topographic Map of Red Rover
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1937
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1937

About this map

The Andreas Fault Zone cuts through this 1930s landscape, shaping a terrain of high ridges and deep canyons within the Angeles National Forest. Mining operations are a central feature of the local economy during this era, specifically at the Red Rover Mine and the Puritan Mine, which sit tucked away in the southern reaches of the quadrangle. Transport through the area relies on the Sierra Highway and Mission Road, connecting travelers to points like Boiling Point and the high point at Summit.

Scattered homesteads and family-run operations like Ritter Ranch, Letteau Ranch, and Hauser Ranch indicate the presence of cattle or agriculture in the valleys. The landscape is defined by the Sierra Pelona range and significant water features such as Elizabeth Lake and Amargosa Creek. This survey captures a moment when resource extraction and early automotive travel routes were establishing the modern footprint of Los Angeles County.