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2021 Map of Toro Peak

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Toro Peak
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The San Jacinto Mountains and Santa Rosa Mountains converge in this high-altitude landscape dominated by Toro Peak and Santa Rosa Mtn. The terrain is characterized by steep canyons and seasonal water sources, such as Toro Spring and Cedar Spring, which historically supported movement through these ranges. Small residential enclaves like Pinyon Pines, Pinyon Crest, and Spring Crest are situated along the winding paths of the Santa Rosa Rd and the Pinyon Trl, reflecting modern settlement patterns within the San Bernardino National Forest.

Evidence of the area's geological diversity is found at Asbestos Mtn, while the deep relief of Deep Canyon and Nicholas Canyon illustrates the erosional forces at work. The map also captures several springs, including Dos Palmas Spring and Stump Spring, which serve as critical landmarks in an otherwise arid environment. This survey provides a look at the intersection of natural conservation and small-scale mountain development.