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2018 Map of Burro Canyon

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

USGS Topo · Published 2018

About this map

Argus Range topography dominates this section of the Mojave Desert, where the boundary between Inyo and San Bernardino counties cuts through the arid landscape. The map details a complex system of drainages, most notably Burro Canyon and the seasonally active Sweetwater Wash. These natural corridors are contrasted by the presence of military and industrial utility markers, including the winding G2 Tower Rd which provides access through the rugged terrain.

Evidence of the region's geographic significance is found in the northern reaches of China Lake appearing at the southern edge, while named geological features like Wilson Canyon and the ominously titled Deadman Canyon suggest a history of prospecting or early trail-finding. The lack of permanent settlements reflects the high-desert environment of the late 2010s, focusing instead on the land's relief and its place within the larger California desert surveying grid.