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Highland is a residential community in the foothills with diverse neighborhoods, spanning 18.66 square miles at an elevation of 1,309 feet.

Cajon Pass showing the San Gabriel Mountains in the foreground and San Bernardino Mountains in the distance, the geographic gateway to Highland
Mitch Barrie, original file, CC BY-SA 2.0. Resized to 1600 × 1000 pixels with center gravity crop, converted to WebP, metadata stripped.

Highland is primarily a residential municipality, with neighborhoods ranging from single-family homes in quiet blocks to newer mixed-use development areas. The city sits at 1,309 feet elevation on the southern edge of the San Bernardino Mountains foothills, spanning 18.66 square miles. The demographic composition is diverse, with residents from many ethnic and cultural backgrounds creating a dynamic community.

The city was founded in 1857 as a settlement and evolved from an agricultural region into a residential hub over more than 160 years. Early development included the arrival of the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1875, which connected the area to broader Southern California and contributed to growth and commerce. Today, Highland functions as a residential city where families establish homes, raise children, and build community ties.

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