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2012 Map of Apple Valley North

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of Apple Valley North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

Apple Valley serves as the focal point of this Mojave Desert landscape, which is defined by a distinct grid of residential roads intersecting a collection of prominent volcanic and rocky hills. The development pattern reflects a transition from suburban tracts to more isolated outposts in Sidewinder Valley and near Thunderbird Ranches. Higher elevations are marked by landmarks like Pioneer Mountain, Catholic Hill, and the dual peaks of Bell Mountain and Little Bell Mountain to the north.

Hydrological features are dominated by the arid environment, featuring the expansive Apple Valley Dry Lake and the intermittent Bell Mountain Wash. Infrastructure such as the Apple Valley Airport and the Apple Valley Grange point to the community's logistical and social foundations. This 2012 survey illustrates the modern footprint of the Victor Valley region, showing established neighborhoods like Desert Knolls Manor alongside the open desert terrain.