1901 Map of San Bernardino

About this map

San Bernardino anchors this landscape at a time when the citrus and rail industries were beginning to reshape the valley floor. To the north, the steep slopes of the Angeles National Forest are carved by deep canyons such as Cajon Canyon and Waterman Canyon, which served as critical conduits for early travel. The map captures the early infrastructure of the region, including the Gage Canal and numerous rail lines like the Southern Pacific R. R. and the Highlands Motor Line connecting growing agricultural hubs.