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2015 Map of El Mirage

Name: 2015 Topographic Map of El Mirage
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2015
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2015

About this map

The Mojave Desert terrain defines this section of the High Desert along the Los Angeles and San Bernardino county line. The settlement of El Mirage sits at the northeastern edge of a vast, flat expanse, characterized by a strictly organized grid of roads like El Mirage Rd and E Palmdale Blvd that cut through the desert floor. This modern survey illustrates the persistent tension between human infrastructure and the arid landscape, where desert washes like Mescal Cr and Le Montaine Cr descend toward the basin.

Prominent geological landmarks break the horizon, including Black Butte, Three Sisters, and Mt Elmo. The presence of Gray Butte Field and isolated water features like Moody Springs and Eller Slough provide insight into the specific environmental and aviation history of the region. The map tracks the transition from the relatively level Black Butte Basin Rd area into the more complex topography of the surrounding mountains.