1954 Map of Redlands

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.