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1898 Map of San Bernardino

Name: 1898 Topographic Map of San Bernardino
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1898
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1898

About this map

The Santa Ana River valley serves as a bustling hub of late-nineteenth-century rail development, where the Southern California Ry. and the Southern Pacific R. R. converge near Colton. This survey captures the region during a pivotal era of agricultural expansion and mineral extraction, evidenced by the intricate network of the Gage Canal and the presence of a Quarry in the Jurupa Mountains.

North of the San Bernardino Base Line, the landscape transitions into the foothills and canyons of the San Bernardino Forest Reserve. Here, early tourism and mountain transport are visible through features like Arrowhead Springs and a Toll House near Devil Canyon. Settlement patterns vary from the established streets of Rialto to smaller, family-named landmarks such as Glen Helen Ranch and Sycamore Flat. The map also traces specialized transit lines, including the San Bernardino Redlands Motor R. R. connecting emerging communities.