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2012 Map of El Mirage

Name: 2012 Topographic Map of El Mirage
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2012
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2012

About this map

The El Mirage and Pinon Hills communities occupy a high-desert landscape defined by dry washes and prominent geological rises in the early 21st century. The map reveals a structured grid of rural roads, including E Avenue O and Oasis Rd, which serve small ranching and residential plots such as the Vanderburg Ranch. In the central portion of the sheet, the Gray Butte Field Airport sits as a significant aviation landmark near the junction of several long avenues.

Surface drainage is clearly marked by ephemeral features like Ellen Slough, Mescal Cr, and Le Montaine Cr, all of which emphasize the arid nature of the terrain. The topography is anchored by distinct local peaks, including Mount Elmo, Gray Mountain, and the Black Butte formation. These landmarks, along with Moody Springs, provide essential orientation points for those studying the regional development and natural boundaries of this San Bernardino County locale.