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1901 Map of Redlands

Name: 1901 Topographic Map of Redlands
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1929
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1929

About this map

The agricultural and transit hub of Redlands centers this 1890s survey, illustrating the extensive water-management systems required for the citrus-growing region at the foot of the San Bernardino National Forest. The map traces a complex network of irrigation, including the North Fork Ditch, Ana Canal, and the Mill Creek Zanja, which follow the contours of the Santa Ana Wash. These engineering works transformed the alluvial plains into productive groves, supporting settlements like Mentone, Craftonville, and Bryn Mawr.

In the high country to the north, early mountain resorts and infrastructure are evident. Features like the Squirrel Inn, Strawberry Flat, and a Tollhouse on the mountain road suggest the era's growing interest in alpine recreation. The map also records early institutional development, specifically the Asylum at Patton. Multiple rail lines, including the Southern California and San Bernardino and Redlands lines, connect these foothill communities to the broader inland empire.