Lytle Creek, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Lytle Creek
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Middle Fork of Lytle Creek
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Location in San Bernardino County and the state of California
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 Lytle Creek
Location in California
Lytle Creek
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  California |
| County | San Bernardino |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.018 sq mi (15.586 km2) |
| • Land | 6.018 sq mi (15.586 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 3,419 ft (1,042 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 725 |
| • Density | 120.47/sq mi (46.52/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP code |
92358
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| Area code | 909 |
| FIPS code | 06-44644 |
| GNIS feature IDs | 1660968, 2583066 |
Lytle Creek is a small community located in the San Gabriel Mountains in San Bernardino County, California. It's not a city, but a "census-designated place," which means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people.
Lytle Creek is about 16 kilometers (10 miles) northwest of downtown San Bernardino. It's also about 16 kilometers (10 miles) from the cities of Fontana and Rialto. This quiet community is nestled in a large canyon. It is completely inside the San Bernardino National Forest. In 2020, about 725 people lived there.
The ZIP Code for Lytle Creek is 92358. The phone area code for the community is 909.
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Geography and Climate
Lytle Creek covers an area of about 15.6 square kilometers (6.0 square miles). All of this area is land.
Lytle Creek's Climate
Lytle Creek has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate. This means it has hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. It's similar to the climate found around the Mediterranean Sea.
History of Lytle Creek
In 1851, a group of Mormon settlers arrived in the valley. They set up camp near a canyon where a creek flowed. This creek moved quickly southeast towards the Santa Ana River.
The settlers were very happy to find so much water. They also saw many willows, cottonwoods, and sycamores growing. The hillsides were covered in mustard plants and wild oats. The settlers of San Bernardino named the stream "Lytle Creek." They named it after their leader, Captain Andrew Lytle.
Lytle Creek Canyon has been used for many things over the years. People have mined for gold there. It has also been a place for farming. Since the early 1870s, it has been a popular spot for fun activities. These include fishing, camping, picnicking, and hiking.
Schools for Students
Students living in Lytle Creek go to schools in Rialto Unified School District.
Middle and High School
All middle school and high school students from Lytle Creek travel to Rialto. They attend schools there.
Elementary School
Younger students attend Kordyak Elementary School, which is also located in Rialto.
Community Life
Lytle Creek has its own newspaper called "The Canyon." Volunteers from the Lytle Creek Community Center have published it since 1948.
Community Center Activities
The Community Center Board of Trustees is a non-profit group. They help run many local services:
- Ciji Mobley leads the Youth Group.
- Anna Sorum helps distribute food to about 100 people. She also manages a local branch of the San Bernardino County Library.
- Ken Philips delivers meals to people who cannot leave their homes.
- Mary Stinson manages the local Red Cross emergency shelter program.
- Sally Boyd leads an active branch of CERT (Community Emergency Response Team). This team works with the county's Office of Emergency Services (OES).
Safety and Services
Several groups help keep Lytle Creek safe.
Law Enforcement
The San Bernardino County Fontana Sheriff Station patrols Lytle Creek. This station also serves nearby areas like unincorporated Fontana and Bloomington.
Fire Protection
The San Bernardino County Fire Department (SBCoFD) provides most fire protection services. They also help with hazardous materials and disaster planning. The US Forest Service also has a station in the Lytle Creek area. Other groups like the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) and the Mountain Area Safety Taskforce (MAST) also help.
Population and People
The 2010 United States Census counted 701 people living in Lytle Creek. Most people (86%) were White. About 14% of the people were Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Lytle Creek was 52 years old. About 15% of the population was under 18 years old. Many people (45%) were between 45 and 64 years old.
Most homes (73%) were owned by the people living in them. The rest (27%) were rented.
See also
In Spanish: Lytle Creek para niños
