1984 Map of Desert Spring

About this map

Desert Spring sits at the heart of this high-desert landscape in San Bernardino County, where the arid plains of the Fenner Valley meet the rising terrain of the East Mojave National Scenic Area. This 1984 provisional survey documents a region defined by water management and resource infrastructure, evidenced by the presence of Colton Well and the prominent Single Steel Tower Transmission Line crossing the valley floor. The desert floor is carved by a network of drainage systems, most notably Black Canyon Wash and Woods Wash, which dictate the natural movement across this open expanse. An Underground Pipeline Gas line further illustrates the mid-century industrial overlay on this traditional Mojave landscape, providing a clear record of utility corridors and water sources essential for desert survival and regional development during the early 1980s.