1984 Map of Fenner

About this map

The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad cuts a sharp diagonal across this arid San Bernardino County landscape, defining the primary transportation corridor through the Fenner Valley. This mid-1980s survey captures a desert environment structured by ancient drainage patterns and modern transit, where numerous labels for Wash, including the prominent Watson Wash, illustrate the hydrological reality of the region. The map shows the transition of the land into the East Mojave National Scenic Area, highlighting the conservation status of these desert reaches. Human presence is concentrated along the arterial routes, represented by the Fenner Roadside Rest and a nearby Landing Field. The terrain is punctuated by the Fenner Hills and the rugged slopes of the Piute Mts, providing a clear view of the topographic isolation characteristic of this part of the Mojave before the expansion of modern desert infrastructure.