1982 Map of Camp Rock Mine

About this map

Mining activity and rugged desert topography dominate this 1980s landscape in the High Desert of San Bernardino County. The area is defined by the convergence of several major ranges, including the Newberry Mountains, Rodman Mountains, and the Fry Mountains. Economic geology is central to the map's character, centered on the Camp Rock Mine and nearby Open Pit Mines. Unlike maps of settled agricultural valleys, the human footprint here is limited to extraction and exploration, evidenced by scattered labels for Drill Hole and various prospects. Hydrology is sparse in this arid environment, with drainage primarily managed through Kane Wash, leading toward the vital water source at Kane Springs. This survey documents the region just as modern mapping transitions from aerial photography to provisional digital standards.