1901 Map of San Bernardino

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The San Bernardino region at the opening of the twentieth century is defined by a dense grid of agricultural development and a complex rail network connecting the valley to the surrounding mountains. Significant infrastructure such as the Southern Pacific RR and Southern California RR facilitate the movement of goods through burgeoning transit hubs like Colton and Rialto. To the north, the terrain transitions sharply into the San Bernardino Forest Reserve, where the landscape is marked by deep incisions like Cajon Canyon and Waterman Canyon.