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1985 Map of Avawatz Pass
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1985 Map of Avawatz Pass

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The Avawatz Mountains dominate this arid landscape within San Bernardino County, a region shaped by high-desert terrain and restricted federal land use. In the mid-1980s, large portions of the area were managed as the Fort Irwin Military Reservation, with the Military Reservation Boundary clearly demarcated across the rugged topography. Water is a scarce and defining resource here, indicated by the presence of Cave Spring and the Denning Spring (Dry), which serve as critical landmarks in an otherwise unforgiving environment. Sparse industrial activity is evidenced by scattered prospects, suggesting the historical reach of mineral exploration into these remote slopes. The map captures a moment when the intersection of strategic military needs and traditional desert resource extraction defined the land's character.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1985
Date Published1985
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain