The Mojave Desert terrain dominates this portion of San Bernardino County, where seasonal drainage patterns are etched into the landscape by the Buckthorn Wash. In the southwestern corner, the Sun Hill Ranch Airport serves as a remote hub for the area, located near Monte Vista Rd. The map reveals a grid of rural residential streets including Augusta Rd, Princeton Rd, and Kingman Rd, suggesting a pocket of desert living. Local industry and historical activity are hinted at by the presence of Princess Pat Mine Rd, while the natural topography is defined by the depth of Buckthorn Canyon. This survey captures the transition between organized township roads and the open arid expanses of the high desert.
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1932 · Barstow
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1934 · Barstow
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1937 · Shadow Mountains
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1937 · Kramer
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1942 · Kramer
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1942 · Shadow Mountains
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1947 · Kramer
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1947 · Red Buttes
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1953 · San Bernardino
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1955 · Shadow Mountains
USGS Topo · 1:24,000