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1954 Map of Redlands

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Redlands
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The citrus groves and growing residential street grids of Redlands and Highland anchor this mid-century look at the San Bernardino Valley's eastern edge. The map captures a moment of institutional and military expansion, featuring the sprawling grounds of the Patton State Hospital, the University of Redlands, and the busy operations at Norton Air Force Base. Along the valley floor, the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and Southern Pacific railroads dictate the industrial rhythm of towns like Mentone and East Highlands.

Moving north, the terrain climbs sharply into the San Bernardino National Forest. The winding Rim of the World Drive connects alpine communities such as Rimforest, Skyforest, and Arrowbear Lake. This juxtaposition of dense agricultural and military development in the lowlands against the leisure-focused mountain settlements illustrates the distinct geographical divide of the region during the 1950s.