1954 Map of San Bernardino

About this map

San Bernardino and its neighboring communities are captured in a moment of significant mid-century expansion, revealing the intricate web of irrigation, rail, and early highway development in the Inland Empire. The landscape transitions from the developed grids of Fontana and Rialto to the steep slopes of the San Bernardino Mountains, where settlements like the Valley of Enchantment and Arrowhead Highlands offer a contrast to the industrial character of the valley floor. The map highlights the area's role as a major transportation hub, showing the convergence of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe RR, Union Pacific RR, and the Pacific Electric RR.