1901 Map of Redlands

About this map

Redlands and its surrounding citrus-growing district appear here at the turn of the century, revealing a landscape defined by sophisticated early water engineering. The map documents the vital The Zanja and the Santa Ana Canal, infrastructure essential for the irrigation of the burgeoning orchards. Beyond the grid of the city, the land rises sharply into the San Bernardino National Forest, where high-altitude landmarks like the Squirrel Inn and Guernseys Mill reflect a mountain economy based on timber and early tourism. Notable institutional footprints include the large Asylum at Patton and numerous specialized settlements like Harlem Springs and Craftonville. The rail network, including the Southern California Motor Road and the Pacific Electric, connects the valley floor to the residential developments at Smiley Heights and Terracena, illustrating the region's rapid expansion during the late 19th-century boom.