2015 Map of Whitaker Peak

About this map

Whitaker Peak rises as a central landmark within the high terrain of the Angeles National Forest, where steep canyons and narrow ridges define the landscape of northern Los Angeles County. The map details the modern path of the Golden State Hwy as it cuts through the mountains, passing through high points like Whitaker Summit and Violin Summit. A significant engineering feat is visible in the subterranean path of the Angeles Tunnel, part of the Governor Edmund G Brown W. Br. California Aqueduct, which moves water through the range toward Castaic Lake and the Elderberry Forebay. Small, isolated locales like Frenchmans Flat, Naylor Place, and Martins are scattered among the deep drainages of Canton Canyon and Fish Canyon, illustrating the sparse but vital human footprint in this protected forest area during the early 21st century.