1901 Map of San Bernardino

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The San Bernardino valley at the close of the nineteenth century appears as a burgeoning rail hub where the Southern California R. R. and Southern Pacific R. R. converge. This survey, conducted just before the turn of the century, captures the expansion of agricultural and industrial settlements like Rialto, Bloomington, and Colton along the valley floor. To the north, the steep terrain of the San Bernardino Forest Reserve is dotted with early mountain infrastructure, including a Toll House in Waterman Canyon and the notable Arrowhead Springs resort. The landscape reflects a transition from ranching heritage, represented by Glen Helen Ranch, to organized transit, evidenced by the San Bernardino Highlands Motor Line. South of the Santa Ana River, the Jurupa Mountains and Declezville suggest early quarrying activity that helped build the region's foundations.