1988 Map of Bird Spring

About this map

The Gravel Hills dominate this arid landscape in San Bernardino County, where the terrain is marked by intricate drainage patterns and sparse water sources like Bird Spring. Surveyed in the 1980s, the map reveals a remote environment where human presence is primarily indicated by a network of 4wd tracks and occasional resource exploration sites. Several Mine and Prospect labels are located in the northern elevations, suggesting small-scale mineral activity typical of the Mojave desert region. In the southeastern corner, Black Mountain Canyon cuts through the high ground, while a Guzzler indicates artificial water management for local wildlife. The abundance of control points, labeled as VFGC and VFCC, underscores the high-precision topographical work conducted during this era to document this complex geomorphology.