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1981 Map of San Jacinto Peak

Name: 1981 Topographic Map of San Jacinto Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

San Jacinto Peak towers over a landscape defined by dramatic elevation changes and protected wilderness areas in this early 1980s survey. The map centers on the high-altitude terrain of the San Jacinto State Park and San Jacinto Wilderness, showing a dense network of alpine trails including the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail and the Skyline Trail. The transition from the rugged peaks of Cornell Peak and Jean Peak down to the mountain communities of Idyllwild and Pine Cove in the southwest corner illustrates the area's development as a retreat for hiking and mountaineering.

Key landmarks such as Suicide Rock and Lily Rock are clearly marked alongside numerous backcountry camps like Laws Camp and Round Valley Campground. The presence of the Aerial Tramway near Long Valley indicates the infrastructure supporting recreation during this era. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early layout of Logan and Pine Wood, as well as the proximity of the San Jacinto Game Refuge Preserve boundaries to these burgeoning mountain settlements.