The Arrowhead

Located in the foothills of the San Bernardino Mountains directly above the City of San Bernardino, the Arrowhead can be seen for miles around. It has been a symbol of the San Bernardino Valley for the Cahuilla Indians and the pioneers and settlers that followed. The face of the arrowhead consists of light quartz, supporting a growth of short white sage. This lighter vegetation shows in sharp contrast to the surrounding chaparral and greasewood. A CSU-SB study suggests the landmark is manmade and not natural. Whatever the case, the Arrowhead is listed as a California Historical Landmark.

San Bernardino Mountains, San Bernardino County
Image by Al Russell