1902 Map of Deep Creek

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San Bernardino National Forest encompasses the southern portion of this region, surveyed at the end of the 19th century. The transition from the arid expanse of the Mojave Desert to the high elevations of the Ord Mountains is documented in fine detail, showing a landscape defined by seasonal watercourses and remote ranching outposts. Isolated sites like the McCoxey Ranch and a Sawmill near Little Bear Valley suggest the early industrial and agricultural footprints in these canyons.