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2018 Map of Apple Valley North

Name: 2018 Topographic Map of Apple Valley North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2018
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Apple Valley sits at the heart of this High Desert landscape, where the residential expansion of San Bernardino County meets the prominent volcanic silhouettes of the Mojave Desert. The map reveals a transitioning environment where established neighborhoods near Pioneer Mtn and Apple Pond give way to the more open, arid expanses of Sidewinder Valley and the Apple Valley Dry Lake. These natural drainages and dry beds underscore the region's hydrology, dominated by the seasonal Bell Mountain Wash as it moves north from the urban core.

Aviation and infrastructure are central to this area's layout, anchored by the Apple Valley Airport. The surrounding terrain is punctuated by distinct landmarks such as Bell Mtn, Little Bell Mtn, and Catholic Hill, providing a topographic framework for the town's northward growth. This survey captures the intricate street grid as it pushes toward Fairview Mtn and Black Mtn, documenting the local road network and land divisions that define this modern era of desert settlement.