Antique Real Photo Postcard. Identified as Big Bear Lake near the San Bernardino National Forest in California. Hand-dated 1930 on back. Published by Putnam & Valentine, Card No. 6792. Divided back, AZO stampbox, unused. Condition: This is an original photo postcard, not a copy or reproduction. It is in excellent condition. Comments: Big Bear Lake is a small city in Southern California. It sits on the banks of fish-filled Big Bear Lake. Its known for Bear Mountain ski resort, with its terrain parks and learner slopes, and family-friendly Snow Summit ski resort. Boutiques, gift shops and restaurants line the streets of Big Bear Lake Village, the commercial area. Surrounding the city, the rugged San Bernardino National Forest has mountain trails.