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1996 Map of San Jacinto Peak

Name: 1996 Topographic Map of San Jacinto Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1999
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1999

About this map

San Bernardino National Forest dominates this mid-1990s terrain, where the high-altitude settlements of Idyllwild, Fern Valley, and Pine Cove cluster in the southwestern corner. These communities serve as gateways to the high country, linked by the Panoramic Highway and State Highway 243. The map detail follows the steep ascent from the valley floor toward San Jacinto Peak and Jean Peak, showcasing a landscape defined by dramatic elevation changes and subalpine meadows like Tahquitz Meadow and Skunk Cabbage Meadow.

The distribution of springs and cienegas, such as Strawberry Cienega and Wellmans Cienega, suggests a reliance on high-country water sources for both the local ecology and the mountain resorts. Long-distance recreation is anchored by the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, which traverses the ridge lines near Fuller Ridge and Castle Rocks. From the massive granite face of Lily Rock to the seasonal drainage of Tahquitz Creek, the sheet documents a well-established network of trails and fire roads serving the San Jacinto State Park during a period of peak wilderness management.