2018 Map of San Jacinto Peak

About this map

Idyllwild and Fern Valley anchor the southwestern corner of this survey, representing the high-elevation residential and resort clusters within the San Bernardino National Forest. The landscape is dominated by the massive granite uplift of the San Jacinto Mountains, culminating at San Jacinto Peak. This area is a critical node for recreational infrastructure, featuring an extensive network of footpaths including the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail and the Deer Springs Trail. The map reveals the intricate water systems that drain these heights, from the N Fork San Jacinto River to the steep drops of Snow Cr and Falls Cr. Unusual alpine features like Hidden Lake and the high-altitude meadows of Tahquitz Meadow and Reeds Meadow highlight the unique montane ecology. To the northeast, the terrain falls away toward Palm Springs, showing the dramatic vertical relief between the desert floor and the wooded ridges of One Horse Ridge and Fuller Ridge.