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1903 Map of San Antonio
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1903 Map of San Antonio

USGS Topo · Published 1903

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San Antonio Peak towers over this turn-of-the-century topographic landscape, marking the high divide between the harsh Mohave Desert and the river-fed canyons to the south. Surveyed at the dawn of the 1900s, this area is dominated by the San Gabriel Timber Land Reserve, a precursor to today's national forest system, reflecting early federal efforts to manage western water and timber resources. The map details a labyrinth of steep drainage systems, including Lytle Creek and the Prairie Fork, where narrow passes like The Narrows and named landmarks like Devils Backbone defined early travel. Local topography is shaped by the presence of a solitary Trail and several prominent peaks such as Telegraph Peak and Iron Mt., providing a clear picture of the region before modern infrastructure transformed the gateway between the high desert and the southern California valleys.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1903
Date Published1903
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:62500
Physical Dimensions16.6 x 20 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain