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1970 Map of San Gorgonio Mtn

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of San Gorgonio Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

San Gorgonio Wilderness and the surrounding heights of the San Bernardino National Forest dominate this 1970 study. The landscape is defined by massive peaks like San Gorgonio Mtn and Jepson Peak, which give rise to complex drainage systems including the San Gorgonio River and the Whitewater River. The map captures an era of resource management and early recreation, evidenced by infrastructure like a Flume in Banning Canyon, a Powerhouse, and the South Fork Cabins.

Tracing the southern edge of the sheet, the Morongo Indian Reservation encompasses Burro Flats, while the presence of the Mill Creek Mine (Quarry) and multiple Diversion Dam sites reflects the intersection of industry and water control in this high-altitude terrain. Notable landmarks for local historians include Raywood Flat and remote mountain springs like High Meadow Springs and Lodgepole Spring.