1958 Map of Warm Springs Mountain

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Warm Springs Mtn towers over this stretch of the Angeles National Forest, a landscape defined by steep canyons and the infrastructure of early 20th-century utility engineering. The presence of San Francisquito Powerhouse No 2, complete with its Surge Chamber and Penstocks, highlights the area's critical role in regional water and power management during the late 1950s. This utility corridor is further evidenced by the Los Angeles Aqueduct Tunnel cutting through the terrain near Drinkwater Res. In the lower elevations, human habitation appears as small pockets of activity, from the Elizabeth Lake Guard Station and Daries Ranch to recreational and spiritual retreats like Warm Springs Camp and Canyon Christian Camp. Numerous firebreaks and truck trails mark the hillsides, reflecting the ongoing management of this fire-prone mountain terrain.