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1941 Map of Waterman Mtn

Name: 1941 Topographic Map of Waterman Mtn
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

The Angeles Crest Highway snakes through the high country of the San Gabriel Mountains in this 1940s survey. This portion of the Angeles National Forest represents a transitional era for mountain recreation, where early settlements and campsites like Squaw Camp and Valcrest are shown alongside the developing infrastructure of the highway. The map illustrates the complex drainage systems of the region, featuring the headwaters of Little Rock Creek flowing north and the steep descent of Devils Canyon to the south.

High-altitude landmarks such as Waterman Mtn and Twin Peaks dominate the topography, while ridges like Kratka Ridge and Winston Ridge define the rugged crest of the range. Genealogists and local historians can use this data to trace the placement of early mountain retreats like Buckhorn Flat and the specific geographic orientation of Cumorah Crest before mid-century expansion altered the accessibility of these peaks.