Near Azusa in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

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Crystal Lake

Photographed By Tim Wilcox

1. Crystal Lake Marker

Inscription. Known to the Mission Padres, Crystal Lake is the only natural lake in the San Gabriel Mountains. R.W. Dawson visited the lake in 1876, and later built a cabin nearby. Pasadena Judge Benjamin Eaton wrote in 1887 that "The water is clear as a crystal and our party found it good to drink."

In 1887 Dawson sold out to the Crystal Lake Irrigation Power Co., but insufficient water doomed the company plans. Los Angeles acquired the area in 1928, opened the campground in 1932, and transferred it to the U.S. Forest Service in 1943.

Erected 1988 by Platrix Chapter 2, E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Natural Features • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1876.

Location. Marker is missing. It was located near 34° 19.45′ N, 117° 50.1′ W. Marker was near Azusa, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker could be reached from Crystal Lake Road. Plaque was located at Crystal Lake in Angeles National Forest, 25 Miles north of Azusa, off State Route 39. Touch for map. Marker was in this post office area: Azusa CA 91702, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this location, measured as the

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crow flies. Mount Baden-Powell (approx. 4.7 miles away); The Devil's Punchbowl (approx. 6.3 miles away); Cogswell Dam (approx. 9.3 miles away); West Fork Ranger Station (approx. 9.8 miles away); Vetter Mountain Fire Lookout (approx. 11.2 miles away); Lest We Forget (approx. 11.7 miles away); Rubel Castle (approx. 12.1 miles away); Glendora Bougainvillea (approx. 12.8 miles away).

More about this marker. The marker was removed after it was vandalized.

Crystal Lake image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Baker, 2017

2. Crystal Lake

Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2021. This page has been viewed 403 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 27, 2021. 2. submitted on May 15, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.