1901 Map of San Jacinto

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San Jacinto and Hemet anchor the western valley floors of this 1901 survey, illustrating a landscape defined by burgeoning citrus-era irrigation and early mountain tourism. The map traces the critical corridor of the Southern Pacific R. R. through the San Gorgonio Pass, connecting settlements like Beaumont, Banning, and Cabezon before reaching the desert outpost of Palm Springs Sta.. High-altitude details reveal the early footprints of the San Jacinto Forest Reserve, where landmarks such as San Jacinto Pk. and Tahquitz Valley tower over the Hemet Reservoir. Local history researchers will find several specialized sites, including the Relief Hot Springs, the remote mining area of Kenworthy, and numerous indigenous lands such as the Coahuila Indian Reservation and Agua Caliente Ind. Res.