1959 Map of Waterman Mtn

About this map

The high peaks and deep canyons of the Angeles National Forest are captured here in the late 1950s, centered on the prominent Waterman Mtn and Twin Peaks. This era was characterized by a dense network of organized youth and recreational camps situated along the Angeles Crest Highway, including Camp Valcrest, Pasadena Camp, and Camp Christian. The map illustrates a landscape managed for both public leisure and mountain safety, evidenced by features like the Buckhorn Guard Sta and the Conservation Camp 37 near Kratka Ridge.