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1971 Map of Apple Valley South

USGS Topo · Published 1985

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Apple Valley sits at a geographic crossroads in the high desert, where residential expansion meets the historical water and rail corridors of the Mojave. This survey reveals a community in transition during the early 1970s, with residential street grids like Powhatan Rd and Ottawa Road established north of the Bear Valley Cutoff. The presence of the Fish Hatchery near Jess Ranch and the outlier settlement at Lone Wolf Colony highlights the varied land use between the Mojave River and the rising elevations of Juniper Flats. To the south, the landscape shifts abruptly into the steep terrain of the Mountains, where features like Arrastre Canyon and Rock Springs mark the transition from suburban development to the open desert. The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad line cuts through the central valley, anchoring the local economy to this critical regional transit artery.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1971
Date Published1985
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions21.9 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain