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2015 Map of Telegraph Peak

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

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

Telegraph Peak and Thunder Mtn dominate this high-elevation landscape where the San Bernardino National Forest meets the Angeles National Forest. The mountain community of Wrightwood is situated near the northern boundary, adjacent to the geologically significant San Andreas Fault which cuts through Lone Pine Canyon. This terrain is a hub for recreational infrastructure, featuring the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail as it winds along Blue Ridge and down toward Swarthout Valley.

The southeastern portion of the map centers on the drainage of Lytle Creek, including the North-Fork Lytle Creek and the settlement of Lytle Creek. Notable landmarks like the Devils Backbone, Miners Bowl, and Gold Ridge suggest the area's history of prospecting and alpine activity. High-altitude clearings like Stockton Flat and Manker Flat provide specific points of reference for local historians and hikers tracing the evolution of these protected southern California wilderness areas.