2012 Map of San Jacinto Peak

About this map

San Jacinto Peak stands as the central focal point of this high-altitude landscape, anchoring a network of ridges and summits including Tahquitz Peak and Jean Peak. The early 21st-century settlement patterns are visible at the base of the mountains in Pine Cove and Fern Valley, where a dense network of residential streets like Pine Cove Rd and Rimrock Rd transition into the protected wilderness. The geography reveals a land defined by water and elevation, with seasonal streams like Tahquitz Cr and Strawberry Cr draining the steep slopes. Significant human infrastructure for recreation is evident throughout, from the Tahquitz Peak Lookout to established sites like Laws Camp and the Willow Creek Crossing. This era shows a clear demarcation between the growing residential enclaves of the San Jacinto Mountains and the primitive backcountry trails such as the Azalea Trl.