1826
The first non-Indian explorers settle in Little Bear Valley, now known as Lake Arrowhead.

1852
The Mormon Road is expanded up the mountain into Little Bear Valley.

1870
The Daley Canyon Road is constructed.

1890
Little Bear Valley is selected as a location for a reservoir. The dam is expected to provide water to lower elevation properties in the San Bernardino Valley.

1891
The Arrowhead Reservoir Company is formed.

1893
Work starts on the reservoir.

1905
The land for the reservoir is transferred to the Arrowhead Reservoir and Power Company.

1912
The dam constructed to create the reservoir reaches 80% completion.

1920
The Arrowhead Lake Company, a Los Angeles based syndicate, acquires Big Bear Lake and surrounding land consisting of approximately 4,800 acres. The name of the area is renamed Lake Arrowhead.

1923
The dam is completed and a road is constructed along the north shore. Some of the lakeside land is subdivided and sold for private homes. Restrictive covenants are recorded in connection with the development of lots in Arrowhead Woods.

1946
The Los Angeles Turf Club, owners of the Santa Anita Race Track in Arcadia, purchase the lake and surrounding properties known as Arrowhead Woods.

1960
The Lake Arrowhead Development Company is formed. They create 18 residential tracts and an 18 hole golf course.

1967
The Lake Arrowhead Development Company merges with Boise Cascade Corporation. Additional subdivisions are created. More lots are sold.

 

 

Historical Timeline for Big Bear Region