Private landowners sold land northeast of the lake to the University of California in 1966, creating the James Reserve, and the Banning-Idyllwild road was designated California State Route 243 in 1970.
Private landowners sold land northeast of the lake to the University of California in 1966. Private landowners were creating the James Reserve. The Banning-Idyllwild road was designated California State Route 243 in 1970.