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2015 Map of San Jacinto Peak

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of San Jacinto Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The high peaks of the San Jacinto Mountains dominate this 2015 survey, where the rugged topography of San Jacinto Peak and Jean Peak overlooks the developing alpine communities of the San Jacinto Valley. The map documents the residential layouts of Idyllwild, Fern Valley, and Pine Cove at the southern edge, illustrating how these mountain settlements are woven into the surrounding San Bernardino National Forest. A network of high-elevation meadows and springs, including Skunk Cabbage Meadow and Middle Spring, provides a detailed look at the hydrology feeding the Tahquitz Creek and Fork San Jacinto River watersheds.

Outdoor recreation and conservation pathways are a primary focus, with the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail winding through the central massif past landmarks like Suicide Rock and Wellman Divide. The transition from the high-desert influence of Chino Canyon to the timbered slopes of One Horse Ridge highlights the dramatic vertical relief of the region. Local landmarks such as Foster Lake and the Hidden Lake Divide offer specific points of interest for those studying the modern footprint of these southern California highlands.