1985 Map of East of Broadwell Lake, 1993 Print
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1985 Map of East of Broadwell Lake

USGS Topo · Published 1993

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The Bristol Mountains dominate this high-desert landscape in San Bernardino County, where the terrain is marked by rugged elevation changes and natural drainage systems like the local Wash. This mid-1980s survey captures a workspace defined by resource extraction and infrastructure, evidenced by scattered mining activity labeled as Prospect and Prospects in the northern reaches. The introduction of modern utility corridors is a prominent feature, with a massive Pipeline and a Trans Line cutting west to east across the desert floor. This alignment of industrial utility lines alongside traditional mining claims illustrates the evolution of the California desert from a frontier of small-scale mineral exploration to a critical corridor for regional energy and water transmission.


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Map Details

Date Portrayed1985
Date Published1993
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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