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1954 Map of San Bernardino North

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of San Bernardino North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1955
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1955

About this map

The San Bernardino northern interface in the mid-1950s reveals a city expanding toward the foothills of the San Bernardino National Forest. This map documents the transition from the grid-like urban core, home to institutions like Polytechnic High Sch and the County Hospital, to the winding mountain resort communities such as Crestline, Valley of Enchantment, and Cedarpines Park. The presence of the San Bernardino Airport and the complex infrastructure of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe RR and Pacific Electric lines highlights the city's role as a regional transportation hub during this era of postwar growth.

Water management and landscape engineering are central to the terrain, visible through the Percolation Basin near Verdemont and the various wash systems like Lytle Creek Wash. Historic landmarks such as Arrowhead Springs and the scenic Lake Gregory area illustrate the region's enduring appeal as a retreat from the valley below. Local researchers can trace family connections through numerous school sites, including Marshall School and Roosevelt School, or the established Mountain View Cemetery.