Mount Baldy California Map

About Mount Baldy, California

Mount Baldy is a locality in San Bernardino County, California, United States. It is a small community with a population of 480. The population density is 8.0 people per km². Mount Baldy is located at 34.2361°N, 117.6601°W. It observes the Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) timezone. ZIP code: 91759.

Mount Baldy rises, a stark and rugged sentinel against the vast, cerulean sky, its granite flanks etched with the stories of wind and sun. It lies 8.6 miles north-northwest of Alta Loma, CA (from Alta Loma, CA: bearing 336°T), and is situated 9.7 miles north-northwest of Rancho Cucamonga. The terrain here is a dramatic testament to the forces that shaped the San Gabriel Mountains, with steep canyons like Bear Canyon plunging into shadowed depths, and rocky outcrops offering glimpses of a wilder, untamed landscape. Sparse chaparral clings tenaciously to the slopes, giving way to stands of pine and fir as elevation increases, their needles whispering secrets on the dry, crisp air. The San Dimas Experimental Forest lies nearby, a protected haven where the pulse of nature beats strong, and the distant glint of San Dimas Reservoir hints at the vital water resources that sustain this arid region. The history of Mount Baldy is intrinsically tied to the Angeles National Forest, its boundaries encompassing much of this wild expanse, a sanctuary for both flora and fauna. For generations, this land has drawn those seeking refuge from the bustling lowlands, their footsteps echoing the journeys of prospectors and settlers who once navigated these challenging trails. The economy here, though modest, is deeply rooted in the natural bounty and recreational opportunities the mountain provides, drawing visitors to hike the Baldy Trail or witness the ephemeral beauty of San Antonio Falls, a cascade that tumbles down ancient rock. The spirit of this place is one of resilience and quiet endurance, a stark contrast to the ever-expanding urban sprawl that lies beyond the protective embrace of the Angeles National Forest, a constant reminder of the wild heart that still beats within this inland terrain.

About This Mount Baldy Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Mount Baldy, California — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 34.236117, -117.660055. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Mount Baldy and San Bernardino County.

Detailed location data for Mount Baldy includes the ZIP code (91759), telephone area code (818, 747), county seat of San Bernardino County (San Bernardino), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Mount Baldy is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.