1988 Map of Cuddeback Lake

About this map

Cuddeback Lake (Depression) dominates this high desert landscape within San Bernardino County, appearing here in a late-1980s topographical study. The dry lake bed is flanked to the north by the prominent Almond Mountain and the sweeping terrain of Almond Cove. To the east, the map identifies Air Force Lake, a designation reflecting the region's military significance and its use as a landing or training area. Traces of human activity and resource extraction are sparse but present, notably at a recorded Prospect in the northeast and a dedicated Landing Strip situated on the eastern edge of the dry lake basin. The map provides a clear look at the intersection of natural drainage patterns and the infrastructure supporting desert operations during this era.